Wildlife Biologist

Onterris

Wildlife Biologist conducting bird, amphibian, and species-at-risk surveys for Onterris, a global environmental solutions company. Supporting field crews, data quality, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$32 - CA$42 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in wildlife field activities, including breeding bird surveys and habitat assessments, while ensuring safety and compliance with project requirements. Proficient in GPS/GIS data collection and capable of leading field crews in diverse environmental conditions.

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Wildlife Field ActivitiesBreeding Bird SurveysGPS/GIS Data CollectionSafety MindsetField Crew Leadership

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Hard Skills

Wildlife SweepsNest SweepsAmphibian CaptureSpecies-At-Risk SurveysHabitat AssessmentsDigital Data CollectionQA/QCPhoto DocumentationField Logistics CoordinationHeavy Lifting

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

GPSGISDigital Field FormsWildlife Monitoring Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

P.Biol. (ASPB)Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Industry Keywords

Environmental ScienceEcologyBiologyWildlife MonitoringSafety Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct and support wildlife field activities including nest sweeps, wildlife sweeps, amphibian capture and relocation, species-at-risk surveys, habitat assessments, breeding bird surveys, and wildlife monitoring equipment deployment and servicing
Assist with daily field planning and execution according to project requirements and timelines
Support or lead small field crews in accordance with standard operating procedures
Prepare safety plans, maps, access routes, and equipment lists; confirm permits and access approvals
Coordinate travel, accommodations, equipment readiness, and other field logistics
Collect accurate digital data, photo documentation, and metadata; complete QA/QC and initial interpretation
Provide timely updates to team members, project managers, clients, and regulators
Contribute to technical reports by writing sections, preparing figures, and compiling appendices
Participate in hazard assessments, tailgate meetings, and incident reporting
Exercise stop work authority when required and contribute to a strong safety culture
Collaborate with vegetation, wetlands, aquatics, and environmental construction support teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree(s) in Biology, Ecology, or Environmental Science
4–7+ years of relevant wildlife experience
Proven experience with breeding bird surveys, nest sweeps, and wildlife sweeps
Strong identification skills for key wildlife features for birds and other wildlife
Experience with sharp-tailed grouse, owls, and amphibian capture and relocation is an asset
Proficiency with GPS/GIS-enabled data collection and digital field forms
Strong safety mindset
Valid Class 5 driver’s licence
Comfortable operating ATVs/UTVs and light trucks
Helicopter experience is an asset
Eligible for or registered as P.Biol. (ASPB) is an asset
Ability to lift 50 pounds several times a day
Ability to perform overhead lifting of over 20 pounds
Ability to work outdoors in hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions
Ability to work 12-hour shifts in remote conditions
Willingness to travel to project sites, including remote locations
Ability to work variable schedules that do not follow a fixed rotation
Ability to work required overtime

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime will be required and is compensated per applicable policy
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Access and reasonable accommodation in employment for all applicants
Investment in employee growth
Equal opportunity employment