Intermediate / Senior Wildlife Specialist (Calgary)

Job Title: Intermediate / Senior Wildlife Specialist (CAL01VI)

Location: Calgary, AB

Contract Type: Incorporated Independent Contractor (Contract)

About the Role

Worley Consulting is seeking an experienced Wildlife Specialist to lead field programs focused on herpetofauna (amphibians and reptiles) and migratory birds. The role is based in Calgary, AB and is intended for an independent, incorporated contractor providing specialized wildlife expertise on a project-by-project or seasonal basis.

The successful contractor will support pre-disturbance and habitat restoration projects, contributing to planning, field implementation, construction support, and monitoring programs. Work will be delivered in close collaboration with multidisciplinary consulting teams, Indigenous partners, regulators, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead wildlife field programs including migratory bird nest surveys, herpetofauna surveys, and amphibian salvage operations.
• Provide wildlife mitigation recommendations and oversee implementation in the field, including direction of junior biologists.
• Conduct field assessments to support planning, baseline characterization, and restoration feasibility.
• Support construction through environmental oversight, monitoring, and adaptive management.
• Analyze and interpret field data and support reporting and regulatory deliverables.
• Prepare technical reports, memoranda, and regulatory deliverables suitable for submission.
• Support permitting and regulatory submissions related to wildlife and project activities.
• Work within applicable provincial and federal regulatory frameworks (Alberta Wetland Policy, Water Act, Public Lands Act, Wildlife Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act, Species at Risk Act).
• Collaborate with Indigenous partners, landowners, regulators, and clients in a qualified and respectful manner.
• Work collaboratively with ecologists, biologists, engineers, and project managers.
• Mentor junior staff and field technicians, as appropriate.
• Support business growth initiatives.

Typical Work Scope

• Pre-disturbance wildlife surveys and constraints assessments.
• Migratory bird nest sweeps and setback implementation.
• Amphibian and reptile salvage and relocation programs.
• Habitat restoration monitoring and adaptive management.
• Construction monitoring and environmental inspection support.
• Contribution to Environmental Protection Plans (EPPs) and mitigation strategies.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Forestry, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10+ years of experience in ecological data collection focused on wildlife surveys or environmental consulting.
• Strong field skills, including ability to work in remote locations and variable conditions.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Professional designation or familiarity with GIS, GPS/data collection tools, and digital field data management.
• Preferred experience working on oil sands, pipeline, or linear infrastructure projects in Alberta.
• Authorization to hold or support provincial and/or federal wildlife permits.
• Experience leading amphibian salvage or herpetofauna mitigation programs.
• Strong working knowledge of provincial and federal regulatory processes as it pertains to wildlife management.
• Experience with data analysis or spatial tools (R, Python, advanced GIS).

Work Environment & Field Requirements

• Fieldwork will require travel and may include extended stays in remote locations.
• Work schedules may vary seasonally, with increased field demands during spring and summer.
• Combination of field and office‑based work, depending on project needs.

Nature of Engagement (Contractual Requirement)

• Position is available only to incorporated independent contractors who can operate through their own legally incorporated company.
• Enter into a professional services contract with Worley.
• Operate as an independent entity embedded within Worley systems.
• Responsible for own taxes, remittances, benefits, and business expenses unless otherwise specified in the contract.
• Work may be assigned on a project‑specific or seasonal basis depending on business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.