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 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, interacting and communicating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, including multiple project/task managers, and field team leads.

Requirements

• Technical background in one or more of the following fields: 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.
• Able 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 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 is a plus.
• Ability to make sound decisions and apply a high degree of integrity to data collection.
• Able 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.

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.
• Able 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 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.