Closing Date: May 12, 2023. Interviews will begin as suitable applicants are found.

Position Start Date: May 15th, 2023
Position End Date: November 3, 2023

Location: Calgary/Medicine Hat, Alberta area

Estimated number of hours per week, including authorized travel: 40 hours

Salary: $22-$26 per hour commensurate on experience.

Accommodation costs will be reimbursed for 3 nights/week in Oyen, AB.

Key Job Requirements:

• A valid driver's licence;
• A reliable personal vehicle insured for work purposes, with at least $2 million in liability insurance (authorized mileage will be reimbursed); and
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification.

Application Requirements: A cover letter addressed to Joelle Lemmen-Lechelt is required with all applications.

Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI) is proud to provide high quality and cost-effective natural environment consulting solutions to our clients across Canada. We are a highly respected niche biological consulting firm with offices in Waterloo, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta. Our team of skilled ecologists provide expertise in the identification and management of significant and sensitive natural species and their habitats.

Why Us?

At NRSI we value our people and strive to provide a healthy work-life balance and a safe work environment. We offer a competitive hourly wage, the opportunity to work with other highly experienced staff, and career growth opportunities by promoting from within our organization.

Your Contribution to NRSI

NRSI is looking for a motivated and independent individual to conduct field monitoring activities, primarily conducting wildlife mortality searches at an operating wind energy facility. This position provides an opportunity to gain experience in visual bird and bat identification, to implement scientific methods, and to collect and analyze data employing a high attention to detail. The primary duties and responsibilities for this role include:

• Taking well-organized and detailed field notes,
• Communicating frequently and as required with project managers, other field staff, and clients,
• Conducting searches according to a strict schedule, and safely collecting and handling bird and bat carcasses,
• Occasional assistance with other field- or office-related tasks.

Your Education:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma, or high school diploma.

Requirements:

• Willing & able to work under inclement weather, in a variety of environmental and vegetation conditions, for long hours, and occasionally on holidays or weekends.
• Physically fit in order to walk for several hours each day in potentially challenging terrain.
• Demonstrated interest in wildlife and the environment, including the desire to pursue a career in this field.
• A good work ethic and positive attitude, dependability, flexibility, and excellent communication.
• Ability to work independently on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail, including the maintenance of well-organized and detailed field notes.

Assets:

• Experience in the identification of birds and/or bats by sight.
• Experience surveying for wildlife and/or conducting soil assessments, vegetation inventories, or delineating vegetation communities using standard survey protocols.

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