Alberta Wildlife biologist Jobs – 9 Openings This Week

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WEST Inc —Calgary, AB
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- Master's degree
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Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd —Calgary, AB
- $23–$75 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
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Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd —Edmonton, AB
- $23–$75 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Project management
- Bachelor's
Senior Wildlife Biologist
SWAT Consulting —Leduc, AB
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's
- Profit sharing
Senior Wildlife Biologist
Canacre —Calgary, AB
- $110,000–$150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Canacre —Calgary, AB
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Connexa Group —Red Deer, AB
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- Bachelor's
- Team management
- Driving
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Connexa Group —Calgary, AB
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- Bachelor's
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- Driving
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Wildlife Field Biologist

WEST Inc
Calgary, AB

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Job details

Temporary
6 days ago

Skills

Workplace safety policies
Environmental Science
Master's degree
Bachelor's
Driving
Data entry
Ecology
Data collection
Communication skills
Driving Licence
Time management

Full job description

Job Title

Wildlife Field Biologist

Salary

25.00 - 35.00

Job Classification

Hourly

Location

Canada - Calgary, AB T2R 0A8 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Temporary

# of Hires Needed

Application Deadline

Job Description

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) is a dynamic medium-size consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada. We are looking for an energetic and experienced Wildlife Field Biologist to help with our 2026 field season.

WEST is driven by its principles and core values – providing scientifically defensible solutions, technical expertise, quality client service, satisfying careers, collaborative team approach, respectful atmosphere, and continual improvement. For over three decades, our employees have exemplified these principles and helped shape the foundation of what we do, who we are, and what we believe in. WEST employees are both collaborative and independent thinkers and doers that help develop solutions to natural resource and environmental problems, and those solutions have a real impact in the world around us. We invite you to be part of the solution.

Number of positions available: 2

Location: Calgary, AB

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Tentative Start Date: Q3 2026, or as needed

Pay Rate: $25-$35/hour, based on experience

Benefits: WEST Benefits

Job Description:
Primary duties may include:

Standardized bird migration, breeding bird, sharp-tailed grouse lek, burrowing owl, or other avian use surveys;

Raptor nest monitoring;

Construction monitoring;

Amphibian, reptile, and mammal surveys;

Amphibian salvages;

Species-specific surveys for Species of Management Concern (SOMC);

Bat acoustic detector and/or thermal camera setup and maintenance;

Pre-disturbance nest surveys;

Other ecological surveys (e.g., wetland, soil, and vegetation assessments);

Field data QAQC, processing, and demobilization;

Data entry and management;

Weekly timesheet and expense report completion;

Bird and bat fatality monitoring at operating renewable energy facilities (post-construction monitoring);

Carcass handling and management in support of post-construction monitoring programs;

Support reporting as needed: compiling tables and figures, report writing; and

Office-based administrative assistance, as needed.

This position consists of 95% fieldwork, and travel between the field and the Calgary office. Fieldwork will require long days (up to 12 hours) with overnight stays in remote locations, sometimes for extended periods of time (up to 3-4 weeks).

Fieldwork will require candidates to:

Demonstrate strong bird identification skills in boreal, parkland, and prairie habitats;

Start survey work early in the morning (e.g., 3 AM), or late at night (e.g., 10 PM), as needed;

Work through weekends and holidays, as needed;

Work long shifts, up to 22 consecutive days, as needed;

Work overtime hours (i.e., more than 8 hours per day or 44 hours per week) whilst in the field, as needed;

Work effectively either independently or in small crews;

Demonstrate effective communication, organizational, and time management skills;

Walk long distances (up to 20 km per day) in uneven or difficult terrain;

Work in a range of environmental conditions (e.g., heat, cold, wind);

Demonstrate proficiency in operating a four-wheel drive vehicle in off-road conditions;

Work around/in hazards typical of rural environments (e.g., livestock, dust, mud, snow, wind, extreme heat and cold);

Work in rattlesnake, grizzly bear, black bear, cougar, and wolf habitat;

Work in areas with little to no cellphone signal, and utilize satellite and radio devices for regular communication as required by safety protocols;

Demonstrate due care of field equipment, vehicles, and office equipment;

Collect quality legible field data, and adhere to administrative processes pertaining to fieldwork, safety, and HR;

Work well under time constraints and meet deliverable targets and deadlines; and

Follow protocols and work efficiently

This is a general description of requirements for this position and may not be inclusive of all duties.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Legally allowed to work in Canada (i.e., Canadian citizen, Canadian permanent resident, or have an existing VISA with no work restrictions) Please note: US citizens require a Canadian work visa to work in Canada;

Completed and received a relevant Bachelor’s degree, or Master’s degree in ecology, zoology, environmental science or management, or other related discipline;

Possession of a valid driver’s licence with no restrictions;

Able to rent a vehicle from a rental agency (e.g., Enterprise);

Able to obtain a driver’s abstract that meets WEST’s minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company;

Able to pass a drug and alcohol test that meets the minimum criteria of WEST and our clients;

High level of initiative and ability to think critically to solve challenging problems;

Capable of adhering to all health and safety requirements, outlined by WEST and our clients, for the duration of their employment; and

Have durable steel-toed boots and hiking boots with a minimum 6-inch ankle (waterproof highly recommended), snake gaiters, and good quality binoculars (8x42 or 10x42). These pieces of field equipment will not be reimbursed by WEST.

Desired Skills:

Experience conducting avian use point counts and other biological fieldwork;

Ability to identify >75% of bird species in western Canada by sound and >90% by sight;

Previous experience using tablet data collection systems and apps (ie., Field Maps, Survey123);

Previous experience leading field crews; and

Previous experience completing the aforementioned survey types.

WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical disability, marital status, family status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

To apply: Please visit the careers page at https://west-inc.com/careers/ and select the appropriate job you wish to apply for and follow the application instructions provided.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Salary Grade

Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

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