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 work during the field season involving overnight travel.
• 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

• Technical background in wildlife biology, botany, or general biology with a focus on natural resources.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree with 1-5 years of relevant experience.
• The ability to manage risks and conduct work safely and in an organized manner.
• 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.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

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.
• Paid family leave.

Pay

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).

Schedule

Full time.