Biologist

Overview

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Stantec’s Mountain Region is currently seeking a Biologist for our Environmental Services Group based out of either Elko, Reno, or Las Vegas, Nevada, or Salt Lake City, Utah (Elko preferred). The successful candidate will work in a team environment and will be responsible for field surveys/data collection related to natural resources (e.g., wildlife, springs, vegetation). The right candidate will be focused on and have a technical background in one or more of the following fields: wildlife biology, botany, or general biology with a focus on natural resources.

• The position is largely field-based and will require overnight travel (~80% during the field season) with frequent multi‑night stays.
• It will entail individual, paired, and team field assignments.
• Interacting and communicating effectively with multi‑disciplinary teams, including project/task managers and field team leads.

• Ability to identify common wildlife and plant species in the Great Basin / Mountain West (Nevada, Utah).
• Experience working safely in remote areas throughout Nevada and Utah.
• Experience with ESRI Field Maps and various wildlife and botany data collection protocols is a plus.
• Make sound decisions and apply a high degree of integrity to data collection.
• Ability to manage risks conduct work safely and in an organized manner.
• Eager to learn and be part of a local team of resource specialists supporting clients in renewables, transmission, mining, and other industries.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.

Bachelor of Science Degree with 1–5 years of relevant experience.

Compensation will be based in part on the applicability of degree work and relevant experience. Past experience with field team leadership and/or task management as a biologist in consulting will factor into compensation and responsibilities/opportunities (candidate dependent). Experience in the field of natural resources consulting is preferred but not required.

Experience working with wildlife, plants, habitats and/or aquatic resources in the field.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned, or may be changed, at any time with or without notice.

The position will be primarily field-based and may occasionally require working with computers and working at a stationary desk for long periods of time. The successful candidate will be expected to reside within a reasonable commuting distance to one of our offices or current project locations.

Pay ranges are provided where required by law. Compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles are bonus eligible. Full‑time employees have access to medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase programs, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave.

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave entitlements align with state and local law.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Discrimination is prohibited in recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations, or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. If reasonable adjustments are required during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.