Acden Aves is seeking seasonal Wildlife Biologists to join our bird monitoring and deterrent program at Imperial Oil, Kearl Lake in the Alberta oil sands.
This is a short-term, temporary contract, 14 on, 14 off rotation with flights originating from Calgary or Edmonton only. Flights, camp accommodations and meals are free of charge. Please ensure you are familiar with the conditions of the work camp, (Wapasu Creek Lodge operated by Civeo). Must be able to start immediately.
Acden Aves is an environmental services company specializing in bird and wildlife deterrent services at oil sands sites. We are a proud partnership with Acden, one of Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned companies.
Bird & Wildlife Monitors have an education or work background in biology, animal sciences, or other related fields, and are comfortable handling birds and wildlife in various conditions. Our ideal candidates have:
- A degree in biology, animal/veterinary sciences, environmental sciences, or a related field;
- A valid class 5 driver’s license in good standing.
- A strong passion for birds and wildlife.
- A love for working outdoors in a physically demanding job.
- The ability to comfortably work on or around waterbodies and operate small watercraft.
- Experience driving trucks or off road vehicles.
Candidates must also be comfortable with:
- Handling birds;
- Working outdoors in all types of weather;
- Traveling in boats and being on the water
- Driving large trucks in off-road conditions; and
- Working in the field in a heavy industrial (mine) environment.
Additional training or experience in wildlife handling, banding and wildlife ID are considered an asset.
Sample Responsibilities:
Data Collection and Reporting:
- Using tablets and paper forms to collect data about wildlife on site including bird landings, species identification, habitats, and life stages;
- Recording topographical and GPS data, compass bearings and distance measurements;
- Entering data into various databases and systems; and
- Preparing data and reports for clients and regulatory officials.
Wildlife Duties:
- Identifying bird species using morphological traits and field markings;
- Handling birds and wildlife in various conditions; and
- Hazing birds and wildlife based on species, physical condition, and behaviour.
Acden Aves is an equitable opportunity employer. We reserve the right to hire outside of the prerequisites as the job requires or as the company sees fit.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you available to start immediately?
- This is a short term contract, no guarantee of contract length. Fly in, fly out role, 14 days on, 14 off with flights originating from Calgary or Edmonton only. Please respond yes if you would like to be considered.
- Camp rooms at Wapasu Creek Lodge have shared ("jack and jill") washrooms. Please respond yes if you are comfortable with this arrangement.
Work Location: In person
