Senior Wildlife Biologist

Role Responsibilities

Are you searching for an exciting career opportunity that offers personal growth and the chance to lead a passionate team of wildlife biologists?

As a Senior Wildlife Biologist reporting to the Regional Wildlife Manager, you will spearhead initiatives to monitor and manage wildlife populations, conduct field research, and provide expert advice on conservation strategies. Your work will play a crucial role in the sustainable management of Alberta’s natural resources, ensuring wildlife thrives for generations to come.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and conduct wildlife population assessments and habitat studies.
• Develop and implement conservation plans and policies.
• Collaborate with government agencies, stakeholders, and the public to promote wildlife conservation.
• Engage and consult with First Nations and Metis communities.
• Provide expert guidance on wildlife management issues.
• Analyze data and prepare comprehensive reports on wildlife status, assessment and population trends.
• Mentor and guide junior biologists and technicians.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment

Drive for Results: To organize a diverse workload, work independently and take ownership of all assigned projects to help achieve organizational goals while striving for excellence.

Build Collaborative Environments: By sharing ideas, valuing input from others and working collaboratively and productively to achieve the desired outcomes.

Systems Thinking: Decisions you make could have significant impact to industry and the environment alike, and you will need to work within a broadly defined conceptual legislative framework.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• University degree in Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Renewable Resources, Conservation Sciences, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 6 years of experience in wildlife and land use management, including data collection, population and habitat monitoring, species life histories, disease identification, and stakeholder consultation.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.

Equivalency:

• A related two-year diploma plus 8 years related experience.
• Additional related education considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis.

Assets:

• Completion of a post-graduate degree (MSc or PhD) in a related field such as Wildlife Management.
• Experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS), particularly ESRI ArcGIS platforms.
• Significant experience in the design, coordination, and delivery of wildlife surveys using rotary and/or fixed-wing aircraft.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legislation guiding wildlife management, including the Alberta Wildlife Act, Public Lands Act, Forest Act, and related regulations, along with OH&S and WHMIS.
• Ability to operate a wide range of equipment and machinery, including but not limited to: Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs), snowmobiles, and 4X4 trucks for wildlife monitoring or habitat assessment.

Candidates who do not yet meet all the qualifications may be considered for a position at a lower classification level, with the opportunity to advance to the higher classification once all criteria are fully met.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This is a full-time permanent position that will be located in Slave Lake. Consideration may be given to other adjacent locations within the Northwest Region. 

Working and living in Slave Lake: 55th to 57th parallels retention allowance: Eligible employees (salary, temporary salary, contract of employment) who work and reside in locations between the 55th and 57th parallels (excluding those eligible for the Fort McMurray Allowance) shall be paid an annual retention bonus of $6,000.00, less all lawful deductions.

Please ensure you upload your updated resume before applying for this role.

Shortlisted candidates may be requested to complete a written assignment as part of the interview process.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.