Wildlife Biologist

** Wildlife Biologist
**** OUR PURPOSE
***** Be part of the Future of Environmental Solutions.
*** At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.
** WHO WE ARE
** Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.
** OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
** Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.
** Are you looking to…
*** Lead wildlife and nest sweeps and related surveys, and work closely with the client to plan and coordinate daily/weekly field activities based on changing site requirements.
* Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Montrose regions.
* Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry.
* Join a well-respected environmental consulting company engaged in interesting, dynamic work

As a
** Wildlife Biologist,
** you will join our
** Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
** office as part of our Wildlife & Aquatics team.

This role will oversee a field crew at a northern Alberta mine site on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation. In this role, you’ll lead wildlife and nest sweeps and related surveys, and work closely with the client to plan and coordinate daily/weekly field activities based on changing site requirements. This is a permanent role with a rotation-based schedule and on-site camp accommodations.

This position is ideal for a hands‑on leader who thrives in a dynamic site environment, maintains a strong safety and compliance mindset, and delivers high‑quality data and clear communication.

The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of projects with responsibilities as follows:
* ** Lead Field Operations**  + Plan and execute daily work scopes for bird surveys (including breeding bird, owl, and sharp-tailed grouse), nest and wildlife sweeps, amphibian capture and relocations, and deployment/servicing of acoustic recording units and/or wildlife cameras.  + Lead crews in accordance with Montrose Standard Operating Procedures and client site rules.  + Conduct tailgate meetings, risk assessments, and ensure stop‑work authority is exercised when needed.
* ** Client & Site Coordination**  + Serve as the on‑site point of contact for the client; align daily and weekly plans with evolving site priorities, access constraints, and construction schedules.  + Coordinate field resources (personnel, vehicles, equipment) and request adjustments to crew size or work areas as conditions change.
* ** Pre‑Field Planning & Logistics**  + Prepare safety plans, maps, access routes, and equipment lists; confirm permits and access approvals.  + Arrange mobilization/demobilization, accommodations, and site orientations per client requirements.  + Camp-based accommodations are provided at site; travel and logistics follow client/site policy.
* ** Technical Execution & Data Quality**  + Perform and oversee nest sweeps and wildlife sweeps to regulatory and client standards; identify species‑at‑risk sign, habitat features,…