Junior Wildlife Biologist

Onterris•Edmonton, AB

3d•CA$28 - CA$33•Remote

About The Position

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way. As a Junior Wildlife Biologist (Field Crew), you’ll be responsible for supporting a field crew at a northern Alberta mine site on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation. In this role, you’ll support wildlife, and nest sweeps and related surveys, and work closely with the crew and project lead on changing site requirements. This is a permanent role with a rotation-based schedule and on-site camp accommodation. This position is ideal for an individual who thrives in a dynamic site environment, maintains a strong safety and compliance mindset, and delivers high quality data and clear communication. The compensation range for this role is $28.00 - $32.50, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. Overtime will be required during rotation and is compensated per applicable policy. To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities: Support Field Operations Support 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. Participate in tailgate meetings, risk assessments. Support the crew lead with development of safety plans, maps, access routes, and equipment. Reporting & Communications Ensure accurate digital data collection, photo documentation, and metadata Provide data to crew leads for daily field updates to the client and Onterris PMs. Support crew leads with data entry and portions of field summaries or technical reports. Travel/Work Split: Full-time remote with approximately 80% field / 20% office (reporting, data review, planning). Camp-based accommodations are provided at site; travel and logistics follow client/site policy.

Requirements

B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree(s) in Biology, Ecology, or Environmental Science
2-4+ years of relevant wildlife experience.
Experience supporting field crews in remote settings.
Experience identifying key wildlife features for birds and other wildlife.
Proficiency with GPS/GIS enabled data collection and digital field forms.
Strong safety mindset; Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
Comfortable with ATVs/UTVs, light truck operation
Eligible for or registered as P.Biol. (ASPB).

Nice To Haves

Experience with sharp-tailed grouse, owl, amphibian capture and relocation is an asset
helicopter experience is an asset

Responsibilities

Support 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.
Participate in tailgate meetings, risk assessments.
Support the crew lead with development of safety plans, maps, access routes, and equipment.
Ensure accurate digital data collection, photo documentation, and metadata
Provide data to crew leads for daily field updates to the client and Onterris PMs.
Support crew leads with data entry and portions of field summaries or technical reports.