Biologist

Job Description

Partner Staffing is the "go-to recruiter" for difficult, important, and time-sensitive positions in Western Canada. We work with proactive clients who understand the importance of having exceptional staff.

Partner Staffing is currently working with our client to find a Biologist for their Team, based out of their Calgary, Alberta office.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct fish habitat assessments
• Determine habitat suitability and provide mitigate measures for use during construction
• Classify watercourses under the Water Act COPs and Public Lands Act
• Prepare federal and provincial regulatory notifications and approval applications
• Conduct fish salvage / rescue and water quality monitoring
• Manage project budgets, timelines and deliverables
• Implement corporate and client safety programs
• Ensure that project requirements are met in a timely and effective manner
• Provide assistance to senior staff and train junior staff, as required

Requirements

• Must possess a post-secondary degree in biological sciences, a technical diploma in biological sciences, or educational equivalencies
• Must have or be eligible for a designation of professional biologist and QAES
• Possess 5-8 years of related experience
• Advanced working knowledge of provincial and federal water, wildlife and fisheries acts
• Must have knowledge of aquatic environments, experience in fisheries and aquatic environment assessment methods, and experience determining mitigation measures required to maintain aquatic habitats
• Willingness to travel and be in the field for extended periods
• Excellent communication, writing, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and database entry
• Valid driver’s license
• Good physical health and ability to work outdoors in varying conditions
• Willingness to work within a team environment
• Highly organized and can prioritize multiple tasks

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in construction monitoring, inspection, and / or wetland assessments.

Experience with electro fishing and conducting hydrological assessments including flow rate measurements and scour assessments would be considered an asset.

Benefits

• Compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience.
• Our client supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and reflective of all staff and clients.
• Our client builds diversity among our staff to increase our ability to provide high-quality service to our diverse client base.

Partner Staffing is the "go-to recruiter" for difficult, important, and time-sensitive positions in Western Canada. We work with proactive clients who understand the importance of having exceptional staff.

Partner Staffing is looking for a Technical Recruiter for our Team, based out of our Calgary, Alberta office. Partner is a team-based environment that builds on the abilities of the individual to support the group.

Partner specializes in several areas of focus.

Requirements

Qualifications Must possess a post-secondary degree in biological sciences, a technical diploma in biological sciences, or educational equivalencies Must have or be eligible for a designation of professional biologist and QAES Possess 5-8 years of related experience Advanced working knowledge of provincial and federal water, wildlife and fisheries acts Must have knowledge of aquatic environments, experience in fisheries and aquatic environment assessment methods, and experience determining mitigation measures required to maintain aquatic habitats Willingness to travel and be in the field for extended periods of time Excellent communication, writing, and problem solving skills Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and database entry Valid driver’s license Good physical health and ability to work outdoors in varying conditions Willingness to work within a team environment Highly organized and have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks Preference will be given to candidates with experience in construction monitoring, inspection and / or wetland assessments.

Experience with electrofishing and conducting hydrological assessments including flow rate measurements and scour assessments would be considered an asset.

Compensation will be based upon the candidate’s experience. North Shore Environmental Consultants Inc. supports a shared commitment to a Representative Workforce that is respectful and reflective of all staff and clients.

North Shore strives to build diversity among our staff to increase our ability to provide high quality service to our diverse client base.