Wetland Biologist

Join the Canacre team in an exciting role working on leading edge infrastructure projects.

We are technical experts in land, energy, and transportation development delivering accurate, innovative, and agile solutions to our partners. We provide land acquisition, geospatial mapping, data management, web-based GIS, community relations, land feasibility studies, and permitting services. Canacre’s clients include developers, large scale service providers, and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of energy projects, rights of way, resources, and infrastructure across Canada and the United States. Canacre works on large-scale wind and solar power projects, high-voltage transmission lines, pipeline projects, municipal roads projects, and groupings of cellular towers and rooftop antennas.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

The Wetland Biologist will primarily be responsible for completing desktop and field-based wetland assessments, delineations, permitting, and mitigation related to the conservation and management of wetland resources. The role includes all phases of Project work from approvals and pre-construction through to construction, operation and abandonment.

In addition, your role will be to:

- Conduct, direct and coordinate field surveys
- Act as a technical lead to the project team
- Cultivate a work environment committed to the health, safety and wellness of employees
- Establish a highly efficient and positive culture where employees are empowered and accountable for areas of responsibility
- Complete both desktop and field-based wetland delineations and classifications
- Support the development of wetland impact assessments, mitigation, and restoration monitoring plans
- Prepared Wetland Assessment and Impact Reports (WAIR) and Wetland Assessment and Impact Forms (WAIF)
- Perform field-based wetland assessments using the ABWRET-A Tool
- Complete desktop assessments using the ABWRET-D Tool
- Support other biophysical field assessments (e.g., wildlife, vegetation, etc.), when required.

Qualifications:

- Post-secondary degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field of study.
- Formal leadership training would be considered an asset
- Minimum 5 years professional experience as a biologist, specializing in wetland ecology, or related role
- Experience conducting wetland field assessments and surveys
- Experienced leading field work, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary field teams
- Experience classifying and delineating wetlands in prairie, parkland, and boreal habitats
- Possess a Professional Biologist designation (P.Biol.) with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB) and Qualified Wetland Science Practitioner (QWSP)
- Experience with ESRI products, such as ArcGIS desktop, ArcGIS Pro, Survey 123 and Field Maps would be an asset
- Experience related to pipeline and transmission line construction would be an asset
- Experience and knowledge related to other biophysical disciplines, such as wildlife, vegetation, soils, etc. would be an asset
- Knowledge of various acts and regulations pertaining to wetlands, including but not limited to, the Alberta Water Act and the BC Water Sustainability Act
- Knowledge of common wetland classification systems, such as the Canadian Wetland Classification System and the Alberta Wetland Classification System
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, prioritizing and decision-making skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with mínimal supervision
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with regulators and key stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Valid Driver’s License, with ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier

At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals. Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid sick and personal days, and Long-Term Disability. Other benefits include a RRSP employer matching program, discounted Goodlife corporate membership, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.

A condition of employment is a current valid criminal background check. We will require consent to submit a criminal background check on your behalf.

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