Since EDI started in 1994, our people have defined our culture and have been instrumental in our success. As we continue to grow, we look for team members who want to make a difference by helping people and the environment. Our culture focuses on teamwork, a positive attitude, and adaptability to dynamic situations. We promote innovation at all levels. Our members are self-motivated, enthusiastic for continual improvement and effective communicators. Through relationships built among team members, we realize that EDI is not just a company, it is our company.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive compensation, including health benefits, RRSP matching, profit-sharing and employee share ownership programs
- A commitment to long-term development through opportunities and support for professional advancement (e.g., internal mentorship, annual professional development budget)
- Working with a team of established industry leaders who excel in the fields of aquatic and terrestrial biology
- A challenging, dynamic, engaging and rewarding work experience
About this opportunity:
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for an Intermediate Wildlife Biologist in our Calgary office. Remote locations in southern Alberta will also be considered. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for supporting the team in the implementation of wildlife components of projects, including desktop and field-based wildlife and wildlife habitat programs. Our ideal candidate has extensive experience conducting wildlife surveys in Alberta with strengths in species-specific surveys, technical writing skills and environmental assessments with an understanding of the regulatory environment. Experience in the renewable energy sector is an asset.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Conducting wildlife field surveys, including general wildlife and wildlife habitat surveys, as well as species-specific surveys
- Managing and analyzing data collected for a variety of wildlife programs, including quality assurance and quality control
- Writing/ compiling technical reports and other project deliverables, including baseline inventories, environmental assessments, environmental protection plans, wildlife management plans, and regulatory submissions
- Contributing to proposals and budget development for wildlife components
- Working effectively in a team environment to meet project goals
- Representing corporate values and EDI’s commitment to high quality services
- Participate proactively in EDI’s health and safety program
We are looking for someone with:
- Broad knowledge of terrestrial wildlife and related disciplines (e.g., vegetation, terrestrial ecosystems)
- In-depth expertise with one or more species at risk and/or species of regulatory concern (e.g., caribou, bats) in Alberta
- Experience in wildlife inventory and habitat survey methods in Alberta
- Experience in data analysis and habitat modelling
- Proven record of professional report writing
- Working knowledge of provincial (Alberta) and federal regulatory requirements and processes
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical and time management skills
- Capacity to conduct field work in remote locations and/or travel between offices
Job requirements include:
- A minimum of 5 years of related experience
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology or related discipline(s)
- Registration or eligibility for registration as Professional Biologist (P.Biol)
- Demonstrated experience leading field-based wildlife surveys in Alberta
- Demonstrated experience with technical report writing and data analysis
- Class 5 driver’s license
Application deadline – Open until filled
At EDI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members. EDI believes that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success as a growing environmental company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
If you are ready for new challenges and a rewarding career experience, please email your resume and cover letter in confidence: [email protected] with EDI2024-130 in the subject line. Only candidates requested for personal interviews will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person