On-Call Biologist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. 

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking entry and mid-level on-call Biologists to join our Environmental Services Practice working in California to provide as-needed biological support over multiple projects and programs. The positions may include field surveys, habitat assessments, environmental compliance monitoring, collecting and reviewing biological data, and writing reports. The position will be remote however the nearest offices may be Fresno or Santa Maria offices. The position is an hourly role .

Your Key Responsibilities

• As an on-call Biologist, you may work in highly variable terrains, environments, and locations.
• This position is primarily field based but can include desktop work pending on interest and experience. You will perform as-needed biological support.
• Task duties include:
• Assist and/or lead fieldwork assignments, as needed, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special-status plant and wildlife surveys, water quality sampling and compliance monitoring.
• Communicating with your team, team leads, project manager and potentially construction crews, clients, or other stakeholders.
• Preparing daily monitoring and/or field reports.
• Identification and support on environmental permitting on various projects located throughout California.