Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.

Intermediate Wildlife Biologist

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Biology, Ecology, or Environmental Science.
  • 4-7+ years of relevant wildlife experience.
  • Experience with breeding bird surveys, nest sweeps, and wildlife sweeps.
  • Strong identification skills for key wildlife features such as birds and amphibians.
  • Proficiency with GPS/GIS data collection.
  • Valid Class 5 driver’s license and comfort with ATVs/UTVs.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct various wildlife field activities including nest sweeps and wildlife surveys.
  • Assist in daily field planning and align execution with project timelines.
  • Support or lead small field crews according to standard operating procedures.
  • Prepare necessary safety plans and logistics for fieldwork.
  • Ensure accurate digital data collection and initial result interpretations.
  • Provide updates to team members and contribute to technical reports.
  • Participate in hazard assessments and contribute to a strong safety culture.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Support for ongoing safety training and development.
  • Flexibility with travel requirements to diverse project sites.
Full Job Description
A Day in the Life

As an Intermediate Wildlife Biologist, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality field data collection and supporting a variety of survey types, including nest sweeps, wildlife sweeps, amphibian capture and relocation, and species at risk assessments.

You'll work closely with project managers and senior biologists to plan and execute fieldwork, contribute to data quality and reporting, and help ensure compliance with regulatory and client requirements. This position is ideal for a hands-on field biologist who thrives in dynamic environments, maintains a strong safety mindset, and communicates effectively with both team members and clients.

The compensation range for this role is $32-$45, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location

To thrive in this role, you'll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:
  • Field Program Implementation Conduct and support a variety of wildlife field activities, including:
    • Nest sweeps and wildlife sweeps - identify species-at-risk sign, habitat features, and mitigation needs
    • Amphibian capture and relocation
    • Species at risk surveys and habitat assessments
    • Breeding bird surveys (e.g., songbirds, raptors, owls, grouse)
    • Deployment and servicing of wildlife monitoring equipment (e.g., acoustic recorders, cameras)
  • Assist with daily field planning and execution in alignment with project requirements and timelines
  • Support or lead small field crews as needed in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • Pre-Field Planning & Logistics
    • Prepare safety plans, maps, access routes, and equipment lists; confirm permits and access approvals.
    • Coordinate field logistics such as travel, accommodations, and equipment readiness
  • Technical Execution & Data Quality
    • Ensure accurate digital data collection, photo documentation, and metadata; complete QA/QC and initial interpretation of results.
  • Reporting & Communications
    • Provide clear and timely updates to team members, project managers, clients and/or regulators
    • Contribute to technical reports, including writing sections, preparing figures, and compiling appendices
  • HSE Leadership
    • Participate in hazard assessments, tailgate meetings, and incident reporting
    • Exercise stop work authority when required and contribute to a strong safety culture
  • Collaboration
    • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., vegetation, wetlands, aquatics, environmental construction support)


Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
  • Education: B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree(s) in Biology, Ecology, or Environmental Science
  • Experience: 4-7+ years of relevant wildlife experience.
  • Technical Skills:
    • 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, owl, 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 license. Comfortable with ATVs/UTVs, light truck operation; helicopter experience is an asset.
  • Eligible for or registered as P.Biol. (ASPB) is an asset.


Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what's typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.
  • Sitting, standing, and walking
  • Lifting 50 pounds several times a day
  • Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds
  • Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions
  • Full-time with approximately 80% field / 20% office (reporting, data review, planning).
  • Able to work 12-hour shifts in remote conditions.
  • Travel to project sites, including remote locations, will be required
  • Work schedules will vary based on project needs but do not follow a fixed rotation
  • Overtime will be required and is compensated per applicable policy.


This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill.

As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

About Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.

Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. is a leading environmental services company focused on supporting government and commercial organizations as they deal with the challenges of today, and prepare for what's coming tomorrow. With more than 1,700 employees across over 70 locations around the world, Montrose combines deep local knowledge with an integrated approach to design, engineering, and operations, enabling them to respond effectively and efficiently to the unique requirements of each project. Montrose is committed to protecting the environment, supporting communities, and strengthening the economy.
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