Tetra Tech

Wildlife Biologist

Tetra Tech • $74K — $87K *
Vancouver, BC V5K 5J9In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, or related field.
  • Registered or working towards becoming a Registered Professional Biologist in BC.
  • 3+ years of environmental consulting experience in wildlife surveys and habitat assessments.
  • Strong ability to identify wildlife species by sight and sound.
  • Knowledge of provincial and federal wildlife legislation in western Canada.
  • Proficiency with industry standard tools and best practices for wildlife assessments.
  • Excellent communication skills to engage with clients and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and execute wildlife surveys using established guidelines.
  • Conduct pre-disturbance nest sweeps and monitor construction sites.
  • Lead amphibian surveys and perform amphibian salvages.
  • Develop and conduct surveys for various wildlife species.
  • Program and deploy wildlife recording units and analyze data.
  • Conduct environmental impact assessments and prepare related reports.
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and stay current with regulations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits available from day one.
  • Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate.
  • Embrace a hybrid work culture with flexibility.
  • Commitment to work/life balance.
  • Collaborative environment valuing employee contributions.
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities with mentorship.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Wildlife Biologistto ourEnvironment & Water - Biological Sciences team based inVancouver, BC.

Your Role:

  • Coordinating and executing wildlife surveys following established guidelines and best practices.
  • Conducting pre-disturbance nest sweeps and construction monitoring.
  • Leading amphibian surveys (acoustic and visual searches) and performing amphibian salvages.
  • Developing and/or conducting avian, reptile and mammal surveys.
  • Programing and deploying autonomous recording units (ARU) and/or wildlife cameras and reviewing data.
  • Conducting data entry, reviews and analysis to support environmental assessments and inform risk identification to develop mitigation strategies.
  • Designing and proposing wildlife field and desktop review studies to meet regulatory requirements, including conducting consultation with regulators.
  • Completing environmental impact assessments.
  • Preparing reports related to siting evaluation, environmental planning/permitting, and/or environmental reviews.
  • Developing environmental protection/mitigation plans.
  • Prepare or contribute to proposals including scopes of work, budget estimates and formal RFP submissions.
  • Working closely with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and technical experts in biology and environmental science.
  • Staying current on technical and sector-based trends and legislation at the municipal, provincial and federal level.
  • Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
  • Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
  • Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
  • Additional duties as required.


Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in biology, environmental science, ecology, natural resource science or related studies.
  • Registered as a Registered Professional Biologist in BC or working towards becoming registered (i.e., BIT).
  • Minimum of 3+ years environmental consulting experience completing and managing wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and construction monitoring.
  • The ability to positively identify wildlife species, including birds, by sight and sound.
  • Familiarity with species habitat requirements and identifying habitat types.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of provincial and federal wildlife legislation and regulatory requirements, primarily in western Canada.
  • Possession of a valid driver's licence with no restrictions.
  • Strong wildlife identification skills for avian species in coastal forest, mountain, boreal, parkland, and northern habitats.
  • Experience developing budgets and scope of work for projects related to wildlife surveys and assessments.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of municipal, provincial, and federal environmental permitting and regulatory requirements related to wildlife in western Canada and a proven track record in their application.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with industry standard resources, tools and best practices as well as provincial environmental legislation and policy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and the public.
  • Public consultation experience is an asset.
  • Aptitude to follow protocols and work efficiently, independently, and under time constraints while in the field and office in order to meet deliverable targets and deadlines.
  • A strong track record in Health and Safety management.
  • Safety certifications such as First Aid are considered an asset.
  • Ability to travel and work in remote locations.
  • Ability to work long days (up to 12 hours) in the field and occasionally for long durations away from home (up to 21 days).


Life at Tetra Tech:

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include (if applicable):

  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
  • Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
  • We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
  • Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
  • Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
  • Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.


Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

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About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech, Inc. is an American engineering services company that provides consulting, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company serves a range of industries, including water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. The company operates in over 50 countries and has more than 20,000 employees.
Learn more about Tetra Tech
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$178.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ
TTEK
* Ladders Estimates

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