Intermediate Biologist

Intermediate Biologist – Permanent, Full-Time, Edmonton, Alberta

Spencer Environmental Management Services Ltd. has been providing environmental and biophysical impact assessments, environmental planning, conservation planning, wetland-related services, and environmental permit acquisition services in support of capital project design, construction and operation for over 40 years. Spencer currently has an opening for a highly motivated, versatile biologist/ecologist with strong wildlife skills to join our team.

Job Details:

• permanent, full-time (typically 40 hrs/wk with flexibility to respond to dynamic project needs);
• based in Edmonton (required); some opportunity to WFH
• occasional, short-term travel to project sites throughout Alberta required
• start date to be negotiated with successful candidate
• compensation to be commensurate with candidate’s experience and skills

Job duties and opportunities for growth include:

• undertake field assessments
• manage and analyze biophysical data, prepare technical reports and contribute to environmental/biophysical assessments
• assist with environmental permit acquisition
• assist with project management and client liaison

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in ecology, conservation biology, botany or related discipline, with at least 5 years of professional experience; equivalencies will be considered
• at least 5 years of consulting experience is preferred
• eligible to work in Canada (i.e., Canadian citizen, Canadian permanent resident)
• P.Biol. accreditation or eligibility to register as a P.Biol. in Alberta; B.I.T. may be considered
• eligible to hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license, with no restrictions
• knowledgeable about Alberta landscapes and ecological regions
• experience working independently in field settings
• strong desire to contribute to science-based environmental management and successful project delivery as an integrated team member

Demonstrated skills/areas of excellence:

• plan and conduct field surveys for one or more of the following: vegetation, wildlife, wetlands
• acquisition of federal and provincial environmental permits
• preparation of environmental impact assessments
• technical report preparation
• strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with others, including scientists, regulators, engineers, construction personnel
• critical thinking, problem-solving, effective time management, responding to dynamic work conditions and hours
• wildlife assessment, monitoring, and reporting

Why choose us:

Spencer Environmental is a successful environmental consulting company active throughout Alberta, offering employees a competitive financial compensation/benefits package, a dynamic and rewarding work environment, and the opportunity to grow your career through meaningful contributions to multi-disciplinary teams. For additional information about our firm, visit www.spencerenvironmental.ab.ca. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a resume with cover letter to: [email protected].

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.