Wildlife Biologist / Ecologist

NRSI) is proud to provide high quality and cost-effective natural environment consulting solutions to our clients across Canada. We are a highly respected niche biological consulting firm with offices in Waterloo, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta. Our team of skilled ecologists provide expertise in the identification and management of significant and sensitive natural species and their habitats.
At NRSI we value our people and strive to provide a healthy work-life balance and a safe work environment. We offer a competitive hourly wage, the opportunity to work with other highly experienced staff, and career growth opportunities by promoting from within our organization.
NRSI is looking for multiple locally-situated, motivated and independent individuals to conduct monitoring activities in the field, primarily conducting wildlife mortality searches and/or placing bird and bat test carcasses at operating wind energy facilities near Swift Current, Assiniboia and/or Kipling, SK.
These positions provide an opportunity to gain experience in visual bird and bat identification, to implement scientific methods, and to collect and analyze data employing a high attention to detail. These positions will report to one of NRSI’s Renewable Energy Project Managers or Field Coordinators.
Position II involves limited, early-morning hours.
Taking well-organized and detailed field notes,
Communicating frequently with project managers, other field staff, and clients,
Conducting field work according to a strict schedule, and safely collecting and/or handling bird and bat carcasses,
Occasional assistance with other field-or office-related tasks
A post-secondary degree or diploma, or high school diploma.

Willing and able to work under inclement weather, in a variety of environmental and vegetation conditions, for long hours, and occasionally on holidays or weekends, if needed.
Demonstrated interest in wildlife and the environment, including the desire to pursue a career in this field.
Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail, including the maintenance of well-organized and detailed field notes.
A valid driver's license and over 18 years old in order to drive a rental vehicle.
Able to reliably commute to the field work location on a regular basis by the start date.
Assets:
Experience conducting wildlife surveys, soil assessments, vegetation inventories, or delineating vegetation communities using standard survey protocols.
A reliable personal vehicle insured for work purposes (authorized mileage will be reimbursed).
Location: Project sites in Saskatchewan near Kipling, Swift Current and Assiniboia .
Salary: $22.00-$25.00 per hour commensurate on experience.
Estimated number of hours per week, including authorized travel:
A break in monitoring occurs over June and July when minimal work hours are available.

NRSI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
NRSI is also committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in our recruitment process, employment, services, programs, and activities.