Wildlife Technician
at Civeo

Job Description

Job Description

Civeo is seeking an experienced Wildlife Technician for a 6-month contract to support the delivery of a proactive, compliant, and safety focused wildlife management program across our lodge operations. This role plays a critical part in minimizing wildlife-human interactions while ensuring the protection of people, wildlife, and the environment.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, regulators, and third-party contractors, you will lead field based wildlife prevention, monitoring, and response activities-particularly related to black bear management-while supporting regulatory compliance and wildlife safety training initiatives.

The successful candidate will work 15 days on and 13 days off rotation at our Ft McMurray Lodges.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of annual wildlife monitoring and prevention strategies in accordance with provincial regulations
• Ensure compliance with Fish and Wildlife Protocol 15 related to black bear and human interactions
• Respond to problem and nuisance wildlife incidents and coordinate mitigation activities
• Liaise with Provincial and Federal regulators for permitting, renewals, and mandatory reporting
• Act as a subject matter expert on applicable Wildlife Acts and regulations across lodge jurisdictions
• Conduct lodge inspections to identify wildlife attractants and recommend compliant mitigation measures
• Manage and coordinate third-party wildlife contractors, ensuring hazing activities meet regulatory standards
• Lead bear safety initiatives, including annual bear awareness training and certification for field personnel
• Support permitting and reporting related to bear hazing, beaver activity, and dam removal
• Assist with the development and review of Safe Work Instructions related to wildlife interactions
• Research and evaluate emerging wildlife deterrence methods and technologies
• Partner with HSE and Operations to support wildlife safety training, incident investigations, and corrective actions
• Prepare regular reports for regulators, internal stakeholders, and senior leadership

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree as a Wildlife Technician or Biologist from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Minimum 2 years of black bear hazing experience
• Valid Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) - Unrestricted
• Standard Level C First Aid/CPR certification
• Strong working knowledge of wildlife legislation and regulatory compliance
• Experience managing vendors and third-party contractors
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a satisfactory 5-year driving record
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

We are dedicated to employment equity and continuously strive to enhance our diversity and inclusion practices, fostering a respectful and collaborative workforce. We seek applicants with diverse skills, experiences, and competencies to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those living and working away from home.

If you want to join a forward-thinking and innovative company that values and rewards teamwork, hard work, and quality, please apply! We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.

To apply, please submit your resume online to https://civeo.com/people-careers/job-opportunities/