Intermediate Biologist - New Mexico
Intermediate Biologist - New Mexico
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Job Description
Join the Canacre team in an exciting role working on leading edge infrastructure projects.
We are technical experts in land energy and transportation development delivering accurate innovative and agile solutions to our partners. We provide land acquisition geospatial mapping data management webbased GIS community relations land feasibility studies and permitting services. Canacres clients include developers large scale service providers and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of energy projects rights of way resources and infrastructure across Canada and the United States. Canacre works on largescale wind and solar power projects highvoltage transmission lines pipeline projects municipal roads projects and groupings of cellular towers and rooftop antennas.
At Canacre we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust collaboration and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.
The Intermediate Biologist will primarily be responsible for leading biological surveys monitoring and providing guidance to the project teams throughout small to largescale projects. The Intermediate Biologist includes all phases of Project work from approvals and preconstruction through to construction operation and abandonment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct direct and coordinate multidisciplinary field surveys.
- Act as a technical lead to project team.
- Cultivate a work environment committed to the health safety and wellness of employees.
- Establish a highly efficient and positive culture where employees are empowered and accountable for areas of responsibility.
- Lead various biological surveys (e.g. avian wildlife and vegetation surveys) using standard protocols to support environmental assessments and project compliance.
- Collaborate with other members of the team as well as external partners and stakeholders to develop and implement conservation and management plans.
- Provide specialized advice to project team on considerations related to wildlife and vegetation.
- Act as a resource to construction personnel and explain environmental regulations and how they are applied in the field.
- Verify that biologically sensitive areas are properly marked and flagged before work is done in the area and develop mitigation strategies where required.
- Inspect areas of concern as identified and make appropriate recommendations to construction personnel as required.
- Review field reports for consistency and accuracy.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education
- Postsecondary degree in Biology Environmental Science or related field of study
- Minimum 35 years professional experience as a biologist or related role
- Experience conducting wildlife and vegetation surveys
- Experienceleading field work and coordinating with various field teams
- Professional experience working on projects regulated under NEPA or stateequivalent
- Strong working knowledge of wildlife and vegetation regulations and best practices.
- Familiarity with standard survey protocols and data collection techniques for avian species in the southwestern United States would be considered an asset
- Strong working knowledge of identification of bird species would be considered an asset
- Experience conducting works related to Sonoran Desert Tortoise would be considered an asset
- Experience related to transmission line construction would be an asset
- Formal leadership training would be considered an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills data collection and interpretation technical report writing regulatory permit applications client communications etc.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Strong analytical problemsolving skills prioritizing and decisionmaking skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision
- Detailoriented selfmotivated and highly organized with strong problemsolving skills
- Ability to build strong lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Valid Drivers License with ability to maintain insurability under the companys insurance carrier
- Travel will be required
At Canacre our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals.Canacreoffers comprehensive health and dental coverage paid time off and disability insurance. Other benefits include a 401(k) Savings Plan employer matching program Employee Assistance Program flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.
Canacre is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal and state/provincial law governing nondiscrimination in employment practices.
Given the volume of applications we typically receive we are unable to respond to all applicants however you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects.
At Canacre we are committed to upholding the highest standards of employment practices in each jurisdiction we operate in. We ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work in accordance with the provisions outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Canada Labour Code.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
