Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (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.
Why Us 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.
Your Contribution to NRSI NRSI is looking for a locally-situated motivated and independent individuals to conduct field monitoring activities primarily conducting wildlife mortality searches at operating wind energy facilities near Medicine Hat Alberta. This position provides 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. This position will report to one of NRSIs Renewable Energy Project Managers or Field Coordinators. The primary duties and responsibilities for this role will include:
Taking well-organized and detailed field notes
Communicating frequently with project managers other field staff and clients
Conducting searches according to a strict schedule and safely collecting and handling bird and bat carcasses
Driving a 4WD vehicle (provided to employee) on rough roads
Occasional assistance with other field- or office-related tasks.
Your Education:
A post-secondary degree or diploma or high school diploma.
Key Job Requirements:
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
Physically fit in order to walk for several hours each day in potentially challenging terrain.
Demonstrated interest in wildlife and the environment including the desire to pursue a career in this field.
A good work ethic and positive attitude dependability flexibility and excellent communication.
Ability to work independently on a regular basis.
Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail including the maintenance of well-organized and detailed field notes.
Able to reliably commute to the field work location on a regular basis by the start date
A valid drivers license and over 18 years old in order to drive a rental vehicle.
Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification.
Assets:
Experience in the identification of birds and/or bats by sight.
Experience conducting wildlife surveys soil assessments vegetation inventories or delineating vegetation communities using standard survey protocols.
A reliable personal vehicle insured for work purposes with at least $2 million in liability insurance (authorized mileage will be reimbursed)
Application Closing Date: August 31 2025.Interviews will begin as suitable applicants are found. Application Requirements: A cover letter addressed to Dorian Pomezanski is required with all applications. Position Start Date:September 11 2025. Position End Date: October 31 2025 Location:Medicine Hat Alberta Salary:$22.00-$25.00 per hour commensurate on experience. Estimated number of hours per week including authorized travel:24 hours.
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. To request a reasonable accommodation contact our HR Department at .
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