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At Jacobs, we''re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world''s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, missioncritical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cuttingedge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact When it comes to environmental consulting, were helping our clients protect our worlds natural resources. As a wildlife biologist, you will provide technical direction and support for the wildlife biology components of our challenging natural resource projects. Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed today and into tomorrow. Youll impact the world around you by helping us solve reallife challenges. Based out of Burnaby, Edmonton, or Calgary, youll have the opportunity to work as part of multidisciplinary project teams associated with our Western Canada offices to contribute to the environmental planning, permitting, and construction support efforts of government and privatelyowned infrastructure projects. As a Junior Wildlife Field Biologist, youll have the opportunity to be mentored and support field work for wildlife surveys, but also field work for other biophysical disciplines as needed. This position will start in the spring with an anticipated 80% of travel for fieldwork and 20% office work. A successful offer will be a 6 to 9month contract or fulltime depending on workload and/or skillset. Contracts have the potential for extension or conversion to fulltime. Required safety training and personal protective equipment will be provided by Jacobs. Bring your enthusiasm for learning and desire to conserve our natural resources, and well help you grow! Heres what you''ll need Minimum degree or diploma in biology or other environmental discipline (or near completion), primarily related to wildlife, or equivalent demonstrated experience Experience conducting biological or environmental work in an outdoor setting Willingness and comfort working in the field in remote locations for up to 2 or 3 weeks at a time and overnight at hotels and project work camps Relevant field experience, courses, and interest related to wildlife, preferably with an emphasis on bird identification and surveys, amphibian identification and surveys, and wildlife tracks and sign in western Canada Positive attitude and selfmotivated to learn and develop as a valuable team member Strong consideration for safety during your work Excellent interpersonal skills, teamoriented, and suited to work as part of a multidisciplinary team A drivers license and ability to provide a clean, 3year driving abstract Ideally, youll also have Interest and knowledge of other biophysical study areas, baseline studies, and monitoring programs such as wetlands delineation and classification, soils, rare plants, weeds, water quality monitoring, and/or fisheries Experience viewing and/or collecting field data using a mobile app (ex Esri Field Maps or Survey 123) Experience viewing and/or reviewing digitally collected field data in a webbrowser or desktopbased digital solution Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation and regulatory requirements, as relating to wildlife, primarily in western Canada Hold or be working toward a Professional Designation under the BC College of Applied Biology and/or the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists. Demonstrated quality data collection skills Experience traversing and/or working in remote areas in various terrain and weather conditions Experience driving 4x4 trucks on remote and gravel roads We value collaboration and believe that inperson interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. #J-18808-Ljbffr