How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:The Junior Biologist is responsible for conducting biological surveys/monitoring in support of TRCA's environmental monitoring programs and various internal projects and initiatives.Major Responsibilities:Collects biological data according to standardized protocols and ensures that data are scientifically defensible to guarantee the provision of high-quality information to TRCA and its partnersAssists with performing quality assurance and control on data collected and inputs data into corporate databases (e.G., SQL and GIS ArcMap) to provide TRCA with complete and accurate datasetsAssists with training and development of field assistant(s) and ensures safety protocols are followed while in the fieldAssists in the maintenance of a reference collection of specimens to use as training tools and voucher specimens for specific natural areasPrepares data summaries and technical memos/reports with interpretation of dataInterfaces with internal project teams and provides technical guidance to those teams; discusses analysis, data compilation and data synthesis with other subject matter expertsUses specialized computer software and technical skills to analyze data collected through acoustic monitoring devices (e.G.



Kaleidoscope Pro software to analyze amphibian and wetland birds to species)Incumbents may also be assigned other dutiesWhat will you need to succeed:Education (degree/diploma/certifications)Post-secondary diploma or degree in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Sciences or a related fieldValid Ontario Class G2 driver's licenseExperience3+ years of demonstrated experience leading taxa specific surveys according to standardized protocols3+ years' experience conducting breeding bird, bat, and amphibian inventories/monitoring according to commonly used protocols for southern ON (e.G., Marsh Monitoring).Knowledge/Skill/Ability - CompetenciesEstablished field skills to identify and interpret fauna species and their required habitat needs.Sound knowledge of the biology, ecology, and natural history of the fauna of Ontario.Sound knowledge of environmental inventory and monitoring data collection protocols and related equipment.Robust navigational skills to efficiently move through survey areasProficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, and SharePointAbility to quickly identify all species of birds (by song and/or call), amphibians (by call, sight, and as roadkill), and mammals (by sight, sound, or tracks) that could be found in the TRCA RegionMust be flexible to work all required shifts, including early mornings and late nightsStrong navigational skills to efficiently move through survey areas including during night time conditions

📌 Junior Biologist (Vaughan)
🏢 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
📍 Vaughan