Palaeontologist

Job title: Palaeontologist

Job description: Palaeontologist – ( 220001TU )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Reporting to our Calgary, Alberta office, the role of Palaeontologist at Stantec is a junior position, suitable for a graduate student or recent graduate. You will provide field support to our Senior Palaeontologists and learn the role. The position is part-time, with the potential to expand to a full-time, permanent Senior Palaeontologist position. We are looking for a candidate who has a solid background in palaeontology field techniques and can work independently without direct supervision.

Candidates must be able and willing to work outdoors in remote locations and for extended periods under all weather conditions, often at construction sites during which independent work alongside a construction crew will be necessary. Candidates must demonstrate an awareness of and commitment to workplace safety.

This is a part-time contract opportunity for 6 months with the potential for extension and /or conversion.

Your Key Responsibilities

Provide palaeontological expertise at construction sites to search for, record, and salvage fossil sites as needed

Assist Senior Palaeontologists with fossil site excavation, pre-impact field assessments, laboratory tasks, and reporting

Interact and interface with construction contacts and Stantec palaeontologists and project managers

Participate in Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work

Execute specific technical tasks or requirements for medium to large projects

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Recent graduate degree in palaeontology, geology, or related field; OR a graduate degree in progress

Strong adherence to health and safety policies and procedures

Skilled in communications

Flexible and thrives in a dynamic work environment

Ability to follow verbal directions

Ability to use field data collection equipment such as GPS and camera

At least six weeks of palaeontological field experience preferred

Good driving record and valid driver’s license required

Education and Experience

MSc or PhD in geology, palaeontology, or related field; OR degree in progress. We may consider a candidate with a bachelor’s degree; however, a graduate degree is required to hold a palaeontological permit and attain the Senior Palaeontologist position.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in palaeontology preferred.

Combination of office and field experience.

Working towards qualifications to hold a paleontological permit in Alberta and other jurisdictions.

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. T

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location : Canada-Alberta-Calgary

Other Locations : Canada-Alberta

Job : Paleontologist

Organization : BC-1249 Environmental Services-CA Calgary AB

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time

Schedule : Part-time

Job Posting : May 20, 2022, 12:23:54 PM

Req ID: 220001TU

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