Wildlife Discipline Lead

Project Delivery and Execution

• Deliver wildlife projects on time and on budget with accurate forecasting disciplined cost control and clean billing resulting in minimal write-offs and strong client satisfaction.
• Lead projects from planning through field execution to final deliverables resolving technical logistical and resourcing issues without escalation.
• Ensure field programs are executed safely efficiently and to a high technical standard when site presence is required.

Technical Leadership and Judgement

• Interpret and synthesize field data into defensible wildlife assessments mitigation strategies and management recommendations that withstand regulatory and client scrutiny.
• Produce clear well-structured technical reports and regulatory submissions that require minimal senior review and achieve predictable approval outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients on wildlife-related risk compliance and project strategy.

People Leadership and Team Development

• Actively develop intermediate and junior staff by improving their technical competence communication skills and commercial awareness.
• Build a capable reliable wildlife team by delegating appropriately setting clear expectations and providing timely constructive feedback.
• Create a culture of accountability learning and safety within the discipline.

Client Relationships and Business Growth

• Strengthen relationships with existing clients through consistent delivery responsiveness and professional judgment leading to repeat work and expanded scope.
• Identify and pursue organic and structured business development opportunities aligned with wildlife services.
• Contribute to proposals scopes and budgets that are realistic competitive and profitable.

Autonomy and Professional Discipline

• Operate independently with minimal oversight prioritizing competing demands and adapting to shifting timelines.
• Meet tight deadlines including occasional work outside standard hours without compromising quality safety or judgment.
• Uphold and model the organizations core values in all client regulator and internal interactions.

• Bachelor of Science in Biology Ecology Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Eligible or eligible-to-be-registered Professional Biologist in Alberta and or British Columbia.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant professional experience in wildlife and environmental consulting.
• Advanced field identification and assessment expertise with willingness to conduct fieldwork as required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity competing priorities and complex stakeholder environments.
• Proven track record of maintaining a strong health and safety culture.
• High personal accountability strong judgement and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Curiosity and openness to adopting new tools technologies and approaches.