Environmental Field Team Leader – Ornithologist

Job Description

Location: Available throughout Quebec

Overview

As we continue to grow we are looking for a passionate and talented Environmental Field Team Leader - Ornithologist to work with our environment team on exciting infrastructure projects across Canada.

One key project you will work on is the Alto high-speed rail project connecting Québec City to Toronto as an experienced partner within the Cadence consortium. This consortiumcomprising CDPQ Infra AtkinsRéalis SYSTRA Canada Keolis Canada Air Canada and SNCF Voyageurswas selected by the Canadian government to develop the project following a rigorous bidding process. Thanks to our expertise we will ensure optimal performance and seamless service within a modern rail network. Heres your opportunity to help shape the future of high-speed rail in Canada!

Your role

• Organize and assign daily tasks to team members;

• Ensure all required equipment materials and permits are available before field deployment;

• Participate actively in field surveys and sampling activities;

• Ensure standardized methodologies are applied consistently across all data collection efforts;

• Validate and review data for accuracy and completeness;

• Implement proper data backup procedures at the end of each day;

• Monitor adherence to protocols and project-specific requirements;

• Provide guidance and training to team members on best practices;

• Implement and enforce health and safety plans in the field;

• Conduct daily safety briefings and hazard assessments;

• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment even under challenging conditions such as long hours repetitive tasks and remote work;

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to maintain morale and resolve conflicts constructively;

• Communicate progress issues and recommendations to project managers;

• Prepare summary notes and contribute to technical reports as required.

About you

• Degree or diploma in Environmental Science Biology Ecology or related field;

• Minimum 5 years of experience in field surveys for birds and their habitat;

• Experience with provincial and federal environmental regulations is an asset;

• Strong knowledge of bird species bird songs and breeding evidence codes;

• Proven leadership and organizational skills;

• Ability to maintain team cohesion and motivation during extended fieldwork in remote areas;

• Familiarity with GPS data loggers and relevant software;

• Valid drivers license and ability to travel to remote locations;

• First Aid and WHMIS certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Ability to work in challenging outdoor conditions for extended periods (asset);

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills;

• French-English bilingualism* is an asset.

Working conditions

• Field-based travel across Québec and Ontario; exposure to variable weather wildlife and remote terrain;

• Use of vehicles boats/ATVs (as applicable) and field equipment with appropriate training and PPE;

• Occasional evening/weekend work aligned with field windows.

*This position requires knowledge of another language besides French namely English as you will be part of a Canadian global or regional management team and will need to collaborate with colleagues outside Quebec.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation employee recognition and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health wellbeing financial and lifestyle the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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