Biologist

About the role

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).

Responsibilities

• Largely field-based with ~80% of the time spent in the field during the field season.
• Responsible for field surveys and data collection related to natural resources (e.g., wildlife, springs, vegetation).
• Work in a team environment and perform both individual, paired, and team field assignments.
• Interact and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, including project/task managers and field team leads.

Requirements

• Experience identifying 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.
• Manage risks and 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.

Credentials

• Bachelor of Science Degree with 1-5 years of relevant experience.
• The ability to identify common wildlife and plant species in the Great Basin/Mountain West (Nevada, Utah).
• The ability to work safely in remote areas throughout Nevada and Utah.
• The ability to use ESRI Field Maps and various wildlife and botany data collection protocols.
• The ability to make sound decisions and apply a high degree of integrity to data collection.
• The ability to manage risks and conduct work safely and in an organized manner.
• Eagerness to learn and be part of a local team of resource specialists supporting clients in renewables, transmission, mining, and other industries.
• A good driving record and valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science Degree with 1-5 years of relevant experience.
• 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).
• Field Work: Experience in the field of natural resources consulting is preferred but not required.

Skills

• 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.
• Ability to make sound decisions and apply a high degree of integrity to data collection.
• Ability to manage risks and conduct work safely and in an organized manner.
• Eagerness to learn and be part of a local team of resource specialists supporting clients in renewables, transmission, mining, and other industries.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A wellness program, health savings account, flexible spending account, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) 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.