Field Biologist
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Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 two (2) general fieldbiologists who will work closely with the NRSI project manager and NRSI biologists to conduct a wide-range of turtle focused surveys. They will be responsible for assisting with the execution of the monitoring program under the direction of the NRSIs project managers to collect data on population demographics movements critical habitats and environmentalparameters.
The primary duties and responsibilities for this role include:
Assets:
Application Closing Date: May 15 2026. Interviews will begin as suitable applicants are found.
Application Requirements:A cover letter addressed to Jessica Linton is required with all applications.
Position Start Date:June 29 2026
Position End Date: March 31 2027
Location:Kingston Ontario
Salary:$22.00-$25.00 per hour commensurate on experience.
Rental Eligibility: Candidates must meet the minimum age requirement (21) as specified by our third-party vehicle rental providers in order to perform site-based duties.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for afuture/talent-pool search
Number of Positions: Two (2)
AI Disclosure: NRSI does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen assess or select candidates for this role.
Rental Eligibility:Candidates must meet the minimum age requirement (21) as specified by our third-party vehicle rental providers in order to perform site-based duties.
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 .
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 two (2) general fieldbiologists who will work closely with the NRSI project manager and NRSI biologists to conduct a wide-range of turtle focused surveys. They will be responsible for assisting with the execution of the monitoring program under the direction of the NRSIs project managers to collect data on population demographics movements critical habitats and environmentalparameters.
The primary duties and responsibilities for this role include:
- Field crew scheduling and coordination of day-to-day activities
- Oversight of data management organization of field equipment and storage of samples
- Regular communication with the project manager
- Oversight and participation in field program
- Conducting radio telemetry and mark-recapture surveys
- Ensure all field activities adhere to established field and health and safety protocols
- Preparation of draft field reports and communications
- A post-secondary degree or diploma or high school diploma.
- Willing and able to work under inclement weather in a variety of environmental and vegetation conditions and occasionally for long hours.
- A good work ethic and positive attitude dependability flexibility and excellent communication.
- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail including the maintenance of well-organized and detailed field notes.
- A valid drivers license and over 21 years old in order to drive a rental vehicle.
- Ability to work independentlyon a regular basis. This job may also require some overtime based on project work requirements.
- Able to reliably commute to the field work location on a regular basis by the start date.
Assets:
- Aquatic plant identification skills
- Pleasure Craft Operating Card (or necessary qualifications to obtain one)
- Proven comfort in a field setting and working in aquatic environments
- Experience conducting biological surveys and working with species-at-risk
- Valid First Aid and CPR certification
Application Closing Date: May 15 2026. Interviews will begin as suitable applicants are found.
Application Requirements:A cover letter addressed to Jessica Linton is required with all applications.
Position Start Date:June 29 2026
Position End Date: March 31 2027
Location:Kingston Ontario
Salary:$22.00-$25.00 per hour commensurate on experience.
Rental Eligibility: Candidates must meet the minimum age requirement (21) as specified by our third-party vehicle rental providers in order to perform site-based duties.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for afuture/talent-pool search
Number of Positions: Two (2)
AI Disclosure: NRSI does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen assess or select candidates for this role.
Rental Eligibility:Candidates must meet the minimum age requirement (21) as specified by our third-party vehicle rental providers in order to perform site-based duties.
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 .
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
NRSI is an environmental consulting firm based in Waterloo, Ontario. We provide innovative, practical and cost efficient environmental and biological solutions for all aspects of your project.
