Intermediate Senior Wildlife Specialist

Intermidiate/Senior Wildlife Specialist Direct Contractor

Location: Calgary AB
Business Unit: Environment & Sustainability Environmental Consulting
Job Type: Contract (Contingent Worker)
Contract Structure: Incorporated Independent Contractor

About the Role

Worley Consulting is seeking an experienced Wildlife Specialist (Contract) to lead field programs and support wildlife work focused on herpetofauna (amphibians and reptiles) and migratory birds.

This role is based in Calgary AB and is intended for an independent incorporated contractor who will provide 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.

This role is best suited to an experienced self-directed practitioner with strong experience in western Canada who is comfortable operating independently while integrating into project teams.

What Success Looks Like

• Safe efficient delivery of field programs aligned with project schedules and regulatory requirements
• High-quality defensible data collection suitable for regulatory submission
• Effective implementation of mitigation measures during construction and restoration activities
• Clear concise and regulator-ready reporting
• Strong collaboration with project teams clients regulators and Indigenous partners

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 (e.g. 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 professional 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

• 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 drivers licence and ability to conduct fieldwork
• Professional designation (e.g. . RPBio.)
• 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 (e.g. 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)

This position is available only to incorporated independent contractors.

Applicants must:

• Operate through their own legally incorporated company
• Be able to enter into a professional services contract with Worley
• Provide standard contractor documentation upon engagement including:
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Proof of GST registration
  • Proof of WCB coverage (or equivalent)
  • Appropriate insurance as required

Additional expectations:

• The contractor will operate as an independent entity embedded within Worley systems.
• The contractor is responsible for their 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

Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

Why Work with Worley (as a Contractor)

• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale multidisciplinary environmental projects in North America
• Integration with experienced teams spanning ecology engineering and environmental planning
• Exposure to complex regulatory and restoration-focused projects
• Flexible engagement model allowing independent professionals to contribute specialized expertise

Diversity & Inclusion

Worley is committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.