Wildlife Ecologist

Wildlife Ecologist

Golder Associates is looking for a qualified Wildlife Ecologist to be hired full time out of their Calgary, AB office as part of the Energy Projects Group.

The position would require a minimum of 5 years of field experience performing and managing species specific surveys, monitoring, mitigation, and habitat impact analysis.

The position will require experience with various terrestrial wildlife species with an emphasis on avian survey experience; including identification of passerines and raptors by sight and sound. In addition, experience with vegetation identification, along with wetland delineation would be a benefit.

The preferred candidate will have the following:

• The candidate must possess excellent technical writing skills for creating protocols, proposals, permits, and reports.
• The candidate must have experience conducting wildlife surveys in a variety of ecosystems and conditions.
• The candidate must have experience in data analysis and management. In particular, experience using excel or other similar software.
• The candidate must be comfortable working alone or in groups, and must possess a positive attitude and take ownership of tasks related to the required work.
• The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in technical writing and consulting or a Masters degree in the biological sciences.
• This position requires a minimum of a BSc in Ecology or related degrees with MSc preferred

At Golder Associates we strive to be the most respected global company specializing in ground engineering and environmental services through technical excellence, innovative solutions and award winning client service. Today, our clients span the world’s major economic drivers: Oil and Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Power, Transportation and more. Employee owned since being founded in 1960, our 7,000 people, operating from 160 offices worldwide, deliver deep technical understanding, cross-disciplinary thinking and a passion to help our clients succeed.
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Interested applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.golder.com in the Career/Canada section. No phone calls please, only those candidates whose background closely matches the opportunity will be contacted for an interview. Competition will close when a suitable candidate is found. Thank you for your interest in Golder Associates Ltd.