Wildlife Biologist
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Job Location:
Spring, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
04-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Canacres core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders mitigating tomorrows environment land and right-of-way risks today.
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 Wildlife Biologist will primarily be responsible for leading biological surveys monitoring and providing guidance to the project teams throughout small to large-scale projects. The Biologist will be involved in all phases of Project work from approvals and pre-construction through to construction or abandonment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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 comprehensive health and dental coverage paid time off and disability insurance. Other benefits include a RRSP 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 non-discrimination 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.
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 Wildlife Biologist will primarily be responsible for leading biological surveys monitoring and providing guidance to the project teams throughout small to large-scale projects. The Biologist will be involved in all phases of Project work from approvals and pre-construction through to construction or abandonment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership:
- Conduct direct and coordinate multi-disciplinary 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 discipline surveys for input into environmental assessment and compliance projects (e.g. wildlife and vegetation surveys)
- Provide specialized advice to project team on considerations related to wildlife and vegetation
- Act as a resource to construction personnel and explain wildlife 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
- Lead field kickoff meetings
- Inspect areas of concern as identified and make appropriate recommendations to construction personnel as required
- Review field reports for consistency and accuracy
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary degree in Biology Environmental Science or related field of study
- Formal leadership training preferred
- Minimum 10years professional experience as a biologist or related role
- Experience conducting environmental surveys
- Professional experience working on projects regulated under NEPA or state-equivalent would be considered an asset
- Experience related to utilities construction 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 problem-solving skills prioritizing and decision-making skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision
- Detail-oriented self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem-solving 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
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 comprehensive health and dental coverage paid time off and disability insurance. Other benefits include a RRSP 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 non-discrimination 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:
Manager
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Transfection
- Bioinformatics
- DNA Isolation
- Genetics
- PCR
- R
- Biochemistry
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Canacre navigates complex infrastructure projects through the regulatory process with an effective transition to construction, balancing stakeholder needs with best management practices ensures the right outcomes for our partners. Canacre brings reliability to the success of complex p ... View more
