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Stantec is seeking entry and mid-level on-call Biologists to join our Environmental Services Practice working within Northern California to provide as-needed biological support over multiple projects and programs. The positions may include writing reports, collecting and reviewing biological data, field surveys, habitat assessments, and environmental compliance monitoring. The position is to be based out of our Redding or Chico offices.
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 assignment, as needed, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special-status plant and wildlife surveys, 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.
Your Capabilities And Credentials
Strong skills as a self-starter.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of California ecosystems and endangered or other protected species.
Familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
Experience with biological fieldwork, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineations, special-status plant and wildlife surveys, restoration monitoring, and biological monitoring during construction activities.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Able to build positive relationships and maintain communication and coordination with coworkers, clients, and others.
Strong emphasis on safety and ability to participate in, uphold, and enforce Stantec’s strong safety programs.
Good driving record and a valid driver’s license are required.
Preferred but not required:
Minimum of 1–4 years of biological field experience
Understanding of Federal and State agency environmental requirements.
Nesting bird survey experience
Special-status species survey experience
Botany experience
Wetland delineation experience
10(a)(1)(A) permits
Education and Experience
Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Some travel may be required. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Pay Range
Locations in MN, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - Min Salary $ 49,100.00 - Max Salary $ 68,700.00
Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 54,000.00 - Max Salary $ 75,600.00
Benefits Summary Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location United States | CA | Chico
Employment type Part-time
Travel Yes
Schedule Part time
Job Posting 13/10/2025 04:10:04
Req ID 1002646
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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On-Call Biologist
role at
Stantec
Stantec is seeking entry and mid-level on-call Biologists to join our Environmental Services Practice working within Northern California to provide as-needed biological support over multiple projects and programs. The positions may include writing reports, collecting and reviewing biological data, field surveys, habitat assessments, and environmental compliance monitoring. The position is to be based out of our Redding or Chico offices.
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 assignment, as needed, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special-status plant and wildlife surveys, 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.
Your Capabilities And Credentials
Strong skills as a self-starter.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of California ecosystems and endangered or other protected species.
Familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps, and drawings.
Provide support in delivering high quality work products to multi-disciplinary project teams.
Experience with biological fieldwork, such as nesting bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineations, special-status plant and wildlife surveys, restoration monitoring, and biological monitoring during construction activities.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Able to build positive relationships and maintain communication and coordination with coworkers, clients, and others.
Strong emphasis on safety and ability to participate in, uphold, and enforce Stantec’s strong safety programs.
Good driving record and a valid driver’s license are required.
Preferred but not required:
Minimum of 1–4 years of biological field experience
Understanding of Federal and State agency environmental requirements.
Nesting bird survey experience
Special-status species survey experience
Botany experience
Wetland delineation experience
10(a)(1)(A) permits
Education and Experience
Minimum of a BA/BS degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Some travel may be required. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Pay Range
Locations in MN, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - Min Salary $ 49,100.00 - Max Salary $ 68,700.00
Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 54,000.00 - Max Salary $ 75,600.00
Benefits Summary Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location United States | CA | Chico
Employment type Part-time
Travel Yes
Schedule Part time
Job Posting 13/10/2025 04:10:04
Req ID 1002646
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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