Overview
HIGHLIGHTS:The Field and Community Biologist will work alongside senior staff to conduct turtle road patrol, assist with fencing and ecopassage initiatives, support incubation and hatchling care, collect field data, document conservation work through photography and videography, and assist with guided tours and outreach programming.
Field and Community Biologist
Turtle Guardians- Highlands Region, Ontario
Seasonal, Full-Time, Field-Based, Multi-Location
Turtle Guardians is seeking a motivated Field and Community Biologist to join our conservation team working across multiple sites throughout the Highlands region.
This is a structured, team-based position supporting applied turtle conservation, road mitigation, incubation programming, research, visual documentation, and public engagement under established protocols and supervision.
Position Overview
The Field and Community Biologist will work alongside senior staff to conduct turtle road patrol, assist with fencing and ecopassage initiatives, support incubation and hatchling care, collect field data, document conservation work through photography and videography, and assist with guided tours and outreach programming.
Travel between Highlands field sites may be required.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct supervised turtle road patrols
Safely handle and measure turtles under permit protocols
Support egg incubation and hatchling care
Assist with installation and monitoring of wildlife fencing and ecopassages
Collect and manage digital field data
Capture high quality photographs and video of fieldwork and wildlife
Assist with creation of outreach and reporting media
Support guided tours and community education events
Maintain accurate and detailed field records
Requirements
Background in biology, environmental science, or related field
Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required
Comfortable handling wildlife under supervision and permit
Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, and weekends during nesting season
Comfortable working in rural roadside environments
Physically capable of lifting equipment and working in variable terrain
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Basic photography and videography skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with reptiles or species at risk
First Aid and CPR certification
Experience supporting tours or public programming
Familiarity with GIS or mobile field data collection tools
Basic photo or video editing experience
Work Conditions
Field based across multiple Highlands locations
Roadside work near active traffic
Handling live wildlife
Exposure to weather, insects, and uneven terrain
Team based environment with clear supervision
What You Will Gain
Applied conservation field experience
Wildlife handling and research experience
Public engagement skills
Media portfolio development
Mentorship within an established regional conservation program
Location
Various sites across the Highlands Region, Ontario
