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Western EcoSystems Technology (WEST), founded in 1990, has grown to be one of the premier environmental and statistical consulting firms in the United States. In 2017, WEST expanded into Canada by opening an office in Calgary, AB, with staff now in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick. In our continued drive to provide outstanding professional consulting services and original solutions to a wide range of natural resource problems, we are looking for an energetic and experienced** Wildlife/Terrestrial Biologist** to help with our upcoming 2024 field season.

Western EcoSystems Technology, ULC (WEST) provides ecological and biostatistical consulting services and contract research for industry, government, and private organizations. WEST combines ecology and statistics to address and solve natural resource and environmental challenges. Building on a science-based approach and foundational core principles, WEST has quickly grown to be one of the most respected and successful environmental and statistical consulting firms in North America, with offices across the US and now in Calgary, Alberta and Waterloo, Ontario.

WEST is driven by its principles and core values - providing scientifically defensible solutions, technical expertise, quality client service, satisfying careers, collaborative team approach, respectful atmosphere, and continual improvement. For over three decades, our employees have exemplified these principles and helped shape the foundation of what we do, who we are, and what we believe in. WEST employees are both collaborative and independent thinkers and doers that help develop solutions to natural resource and environmental problems, and those solutions have a real impact in the world around us. We invite you to be part of the solution.

**Compensation**:CAD $20 - CAD $30/hour

**Number of positions available**: 1

**Location**: Kingston, Ontario

**Tentative Start Date**:March 2024

**Job Type**: Temporary - Part-Time

**Benefits**:WEST Benefits

Role and responsibilities include:

- Standardized bird migration, breeding bird, and other avian use surveys;
- Amphibian, reptile, and mammal surveys;
- Wildlife camera and bat acoustic detector setup and maintenance;
- Identification and mapping of significant wildlife habitats;
- Species at risk desktop reviews and targeted surveys;
- Background natural heritage information searches;
- Freshwater fish and mussel salvages;
- Field data QAQC, processing, and demobilization;
- Field data assessments, compilations, and preparing natural heritage mapping;
- Coordination of field studies following standard survey protocols
- Support reporting as needed: compiling tables and figures, report writing.
- This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of all the duties that may be associated with this position._

Job Requirements
- Legally allowed to work in Canada (i.e., Canadian citizen, Canadian permanent resident, or have an existing VISA with no work restrictions) **Please note: US citizens require a Canadian work visa to work in Canada;**:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in environmental science, ecology, biology, zoology, or other related discipline from a recognized University or College;
- At least 2 years related work experience (ideally ecological consulting);
- Experience conducting wildlife surveys and field identification;
- Proven ability to identify >75% of bird species in eastern Canada by sight and sound;
- Comfortable working remotely, independently, and within a team environment;
- High level of initiative and ability to think critically to solve challenging problems;
- Demonstrates effective communication, organizational, and time management skills;
- Strong technical report writing, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills;
- Works well under time constraints and meet deliverable targets and deadlines;
- Ability to follow protocols and instructions from managers and accept guidance and constructive assessment;
- Willingness to perform physically demanding work in various weather conditions;
- Valid Class G driver's licence

**Desired Skills**:

- Experience with trail camera and bat acoustic detector setup and maintenance;
- Experience using hand-held GPS and tablet data collection systems;
- Certification, training, or experience in established field survey protocols used in Ontario (e.g., OBBA, MMP, OBBN, ELC);
- Strong familiarity with the Significant Wildlife Habitat Technical Guide (and Criteria Ecoregion Schedules) and Ecological Land Classification for Southern Ontario;
- Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation, policies, and guidelines (e.g., SARA, ESA, NHRM, etc.); and,
- Related volunteer work, hobbies, activities, or professional memberships
- WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical disability, marital statu