Summer Student/Junior Wildlife Biologist

We are recruiting for a Summer Student/Junior Wildlife Biologist position to join our team based out of Sylvan Lake, Alberta. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a field environment and who also desires to continually develop their skills in wildlife assessment and wildlife research within the consulting industry.

The position is based in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, with the successful applicant relocating to within reasonable daily commuting distance to the office. The position requires travel and field work throughout Western and Northern Canada. Primary job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Bird surveys and Sharp-tailed Grouse trapping, handling, and tagging

• Wildlife research and wildlife capture programs

• Construction monitoring, nest sweeps, wildlife sweeps, habitat surveys

• Data entry and quality assurance

• Assisting other disciplines (e.g. aquatics, veg/wetlands) as required

We are seeking a hardworking, mature, career-orientated individual with an interest in wildlife biology. The successful candidate will report to the senior wildlife biologist. Field aptitude is important and required for this position.

Requirements:

• Possession of, or working toward, a biological, conservation sciences, natural resource or equivalent degree from a recognized university

• Knowledge and experience with bird ID (sight, sound, and sign)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Availability to work flexible hours as project requirements dictate

• Willing and able to travel and work in remote locations in potentially harsh weather conditions for extended periods of time (2 to 3 weeks)

• Valid class 5 driver’s license & good physical condition

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

• Canadian citizen

Experience Assets:

• Capture and handling of wildlife (particularly birds)

• Field experience in Western or Northern Canada, consulting experience

• GPS, compass navigation

• Data analysis, statistical analysis, GIS (QGIS or Arc GIS)

• Field equipment use and maintenance (e.g. 4x4 trucks, trailers, UTV, Argo, ATV, boats, snowmobile)

RC BioSolutions Ltd. is a professional environmental consulting services firm based in central Alberta that provides all aspects of environmental impact assessment including baseline studies and environmental monitoring in the aquatic biology and terrestrial ecology disciplines. RC Bio will provide a comprehensive health care program, paid professional development opportunities, performance bonuses, and strong mentorship from senior staff. Check out RC Bio at https://www.rcbio.ca/ or our social media pages (LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram).

Please send your resume and cover letter (pdf format) to Richard Carson – [email protected]