Pcm Wildlife Field Technician

1 month ago

Calgary, Canada WEST Inc Full time

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) is a dynamic medium-size consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada. We are looking for energetic and experienced PCM Wildlife Field Technicians to help with our upcoming 2025 field season.

**Number of positions available**: 2

**Location**: Mannville, AB or Vermillion, AB. Intermittent travel to and from the Calgary, AB office will be required.

**Tentative Start Date**:mid-February 2025, or as needed

**Benefits**:WEST Benefits

**Pay Range**: $25-$30/hour (CAD), based on experience

Primary duties** **may** include:

- Carcass searches at operational wind or solar energy facilities;
- Other standard post-construction monitoring surveys at renewable energy facilities;
- Bat acoustic detector and/or thermal camera setup and maintenance;
- Other wildlife surveys (e.g., sharp-tailed grouse, breeding bird, bird migration, etc.)
- Raptor nest monitoring;
- Other ecological surveys (e.g., wetland, soil, and vegetation assessments);
- Field data QAQC, processing, and demobilization;
- Data entry and management;
- Weekly timesheet and expense report completion;
- Support reporting as needed: compiling tables and figures, report writing; and
- Office-based administrative assistance, as needed.

Job Requirements
- Start survey work early in the morning (e.g., 5:00 AM);
- Demonstrate wildlife identification skills for bird and bat species;
- Work through weekends and holidays, as needed;
- Work overtime hours (i.e., more than 8 hours per day or 44 hours per week) whilst in the field, as needed;
- Work effectively either independently or in small crews;
- Demonstrate effective communication, organizational, and time management skills with site management and WEST supervisors;
- Walk long distances (up to 20 km per day) in uneven or difficult terrain;
- Safely handle animal carcasses and parts;
- Work in a range of environmental conditions (e.g., heat, cold, wind);
- Provide their own SUV or truck that is capable of passing a maintenance check and meets WEST’s insurance requirements;
- Demonstrate proficiency in operating a four-wheel drive vehicle in off-road conditions;
- Work around/in hazards typical of rural environments (e.g., livestock, dust, mud, snow, extreme heat and cold);
- Work in rattlesnake, grizzly bear, black bear, cougar, and wolf habitat;
- Work in areas with little to no cellphone signal, and utilize satellite and radio devices for regular communication as required by safety protocols;
- Operate and collect data on a tablet;
- Demonstrate due care of field equipment, vehicles, and office equipment;
- Collect quality legible field data, and adhere to administrative processes pertaining to fieldwork, safety, and HR;
- Work well under time constraints and meet deliverable targets and deadlines; and
- Follow protocols and work efficiently.
- 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;**:

- Completed and received a relevant technical diploma or Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science or management, or other related discipline;
- Possession of a valid driver’s licence with no restrictions;
- Able to rent a vehicle from a rental agency (e.g., Enterprise);
- Able to obtain a driver’s abstract that meets WEST’s minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company;
- Able to pass a drug and alcohol test that meets the minimum criteria of WEST and our clients;
- High level of initiative and ability to think critically to solve challenging problems;
- Capable of adhering to all health and safety requirements, outlined by WEST and our clients, for the duration of their employment; and
- Have durable steel-toed boots and hiking boots with a minimum 6-inch ankle (waterproof highly recommended), snake gaiters, and good quality binoculars (8x42 or 10x42). These pieces of field equipment will not be reimbursed by WEST.

**Desired Qualifications**:

- Completed and received a relevant technical diploma or Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science or management, or other related discipline;
- Experience conducting avian use point counts and other biological fieldwork;
- Previous experience using tablet data collection systems;
- Experience with vegetation identification;
- Experience operating bat acoustic monitors; and
- Previous experience completing the aforementioned survey types.
- An active membership or the eligibility to obtain membership with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists
- This is a general description of requirements for this position and may not be inclusive of all duties._
- 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, mari

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