VERSATILITY. EXPERTISE.With these two words, Vertex makes the promise that we will always be versatile in developing solutions to our clients' unique needs and that we will always demonstrate expertise in our designated fields.Vertex is a leading North American provider of environmental services, assistingclients in achieving their development goals through our versatile suite of services. From the initial site selection, consultation and regulatory approval, through the construction, operation and maintenance phases, to conclusion and environmental cleanup, Vertex offers a diverse range of services throughout the life cycle of our clients' projects.OVERVIEWVertex is currently accepting applications for a contract term position as a Wildlife Technician/Biologist. The successful candidate must have experience coordinating and participating in field-based projects, for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and reporting on biophysical data. Reporting to our Team Lead, the Wildlife Technician/Biologist must be someone that has strong wildlife identification skills with emphasis on bird identification and habitat assessment experience. Additional experience in other environmental service lines (e.G., contaminated sites, soil assessments, construction monitoring, wetlands, forestry) will have a competitive advantage.CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONSPost-secondary degree or technical diploma from an accredited college, university or technical school in environmental science or other related disciplineProfessional Biologist (P.Biol), Registered Technologist in Biology (R.T.Biol.) with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB), or equivalent, or with the qualifications to apply for designationPortrays problem solving skills, especially in remote field situationsMinimum two (2) to five (5)



years of experience in the wildlife field requiredExperience working with multiple regulatory agencies in Western CanadaExperience in regulatory approvals under EAP requirements for upstream oil and gas facilities and linear disturbances (e.G. pipelines and transmission lines) considered an assetFamiliarity with applicable wildlife acts, legislation, guidelines, and species inventoriesStrong wildlife identification skills with emphasis on bird identification (visual and auditory)Experience with species at risk, amphibians, ungulates (caribou), small and large mammals considered an assetWillingness to work in the field for extended periods of time and willingness to travel within Western Canada, as requiredWillingness to work with a flexible scheduleExcellent communication and technical reporting skillsStrong time management and organizational skillsAbility to pay close attention to detail when collecting data and writing reportsStrong team player but also adept at working independentlyWillingness to work on non-wildlife related work, as requiredRESPONSIBILITIESCompletion of field studies to survey for and monitor wildlife and sensitive speciesField assessments and office reporting for regulatory approval of proposed upstream oil and gas disturbances as well as transmission line and highway corridorsRecommending mitigation for industrial activities to minimize wildlife impactsTrain, mentor and supervise the work of biological technicians and other staff (dependent on level of experience)Communicate and work with clients during construction activities regarding work specific tasks and as the work pertains to sensitive wildlife speciesLOCATIONThis position will be based out of either our Fort McMurray, AB or Sherwood Park, AB office.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONCompensation is commensurate with education and experienceLearning and development opportunitiesA culture of performance and accountabilityA supportive and positive team setting*We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted*

📌 Wildlife Technician / Biologist (Strathcona County)
🏢 Vertex Resource Group
📍 Strathcona County