Biologist/ Wildlife Technician

Wright Canada Holdings Ltd is hiring a full-time Biologist/Wildlife Technician in Thompson, MB. The role involves conducting fieldwork to manage bird populations, ensuring compliance with wildlife regulations, and collaborating with team members. Candidates should have a degree in biology or relevant certification, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work in demanding environments. The position offers a pay rate of $30 to $34 per hour, with travel compensation.
Wright Tree Service of Canada

The Position: Biologist/ Wildlife Technician

Type: Full-time

Reports To: Project Manager

About Us:

Wright Tree Service, a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across North America.

Why Wright Canada Holdings:
• A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship.
• Pay rate of $30 to $34 per hour.
• We provide ALL equipment needed except your CSA Certified Work Boots.
• Compensated travel time, depending on working location, and live out allowance
• Employee Ownership potential.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct fieldwork by patrolling the designated areas to actively sweep birds away.
• Work in various weather conditions, ensuring that bird control efforts are ongoing and effective.
• Follow all safety guidelines and protocols for working with birds, including legal regulations and humane methods for bird control.
• Regularly inspect and assess areas to monitor bird populations and their activities.
• Document bird behavior, migration patterns, and any damage caused by the birds.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and national regulations regarding bird species protection and wildlife conservation.
• Collaborate with other team members, supervisors, and wildlife experts to address complex bird control challenges.
• Provide regular reports on bird activity, control measures, and any issues that arise.
• Other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:
• Degree in biology or Avian Bird Sweeper certification.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and a Driver's abstract acceptable to the Company.
• Applicant must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Valid First-Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work as part of a team in physically demanding environments.
• Working alone in remote areas across Manitoba.
• Accommodation and per diem allowances will be paid.
• Motivated to learn independently and from team members, with strong time management skills.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Comfortable working in noisy environments with proper PPE.
• Willingness to work long hours, overtime, and participate in on-call rotations during emergencies.
• Basic knowledge of trees, including identification and growth habits would be considered an asset.

Join Our Team:

Wright Tree Service of Canada is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service, Wright Outdoor Solutions, Eocene Environmental Group, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.

Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based. We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, and physical and mental disabilities.

We appreciate all applicants for their interest in the position. However, only candidates whose education and experience meet the requirements will be contacted. The posting will remain open until the role is filled.