Bird Specialist

Location

Whitehorse, YT | Canada

Job description

Since we started EDI in 1994, our people have defined our culture and have been instrumental in our success. As we continue to grow, we look for team members who want to make a difference by helping people and the environment. Our culture focuses on teamwork, a positive attitude, and adaptability to dynamic situations. We promote innovation at all levels. Our members are self-motivated, enthusiastic for continual improvement and effective communicators. Through relationships built among team members, our employees realize that EDI is not just a company, it is their company.

Why is EDI right for you?

• EDI’s core focus is aquatic and terrestrial biology and we work on many exciting projects.
• We believe that one of our greatest successes is our unique company structure, where individuals can make a difference by helping people and the environment.
• EDI has a clearly defined succession plan to ensure to allow EDI to be sustainable in the long term.

We are looking for a driven individual who is keen on exploring many areas within the Yukon this summer completing breeding bird surveys. This is a term position for 4 months with a possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Planning and implementing breeding bird and nest surveys across Yukon and northern BC
• Contractor liaison
• Preparing summaries of results (i.e. letter reports)
• Completing fieldwork in other disiplines as needed
• Working effectively in a team environment
• Participating proactively in EDI’s health and safety program

Requirements:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Yukon bird species by sight and sound
• Diploma or degree in biology and experience in consulting would be an asset.

Application deadline – March 31, 2024

At EDI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members. EDI believes that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success as a growing environmental company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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