Western EcoSystems Technology (WEST)

Our unique approach at WEST offers a minimally invasive, efficient, and highly effective method for environmental monitoring, while aiding wildlife conservation initiatives. By integrating industry-backed canine training techniques with scientific expertise, WEST provides tailored solutions to help clients achieve their environmental and conservation goals.    Learn more about detection dogs here: https://lnkd.in/gVK6aep7

WEST has conducted countless wildlife surveys, inventories, and impact assessments across North America. We gratefully acknowledge that our work takes place on traditional indigenous lands and involves resources that are culturally important to Native Americans. We celebrate the many contributions of Native communities, individuals, and our Native employees and strive to be allies by honoring the land, history, and unique heritage and cultures where we work.  

We are looking for an experienced Regulatory Specialist-Project Manager to join our team and help us continue delivering innovative solutions to natural resource challenges. This role is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, or remotely. If you’re ready to make an impact, apply now using the link below! Why WEST? - Be part of a dedicated team. - Engage in meaningful projects that impact clients, communities, and the environment. - Enjoy competitive salary and benefits. Discover more about this role and the benefits of working at WEST: https://lnkd.in/dgSZVfDa

El Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana se celebra anualmente entre el 15 de septiembre y el 15 de octubre . Únase a nosotros para reconocer las contribuciones y la influencia de los hispanoamericanos en la historia, la cultura y los logros de los EE. UU. y del mundo.   En WEST, estamos comprometidos con fomentar un lugar de trabajo diverso, reconociendo el valor que este aporta a la construcción de un ambiente laboral respetuoso, exitoso, y valorado, que honre la diversidad, la inclusión y la equidad. WEST ha sido testigo directo de los beneficios que ha traido consigo la diversidad en  la fureza laboral para el mejoramiento de nuestra compañía, vibrante y en crecimiento. Los empleados de ascendencia hispana de WEST han contribuido enormemente a nuestro crecimiento y han liderado a la empresa en su crecimiento como firma de consultoría internacional.   

Congratulations to Travis Brown on earning his Certified Wildlife Biologist through The Wildlife Society! This achievement reflects his dedication, expertise, and passion for wildlife conservation. We are proud to have him on the WEST team and look forward to his continued impact in the field. 

Over the years and through our growth, suicide has touched WEST and our employees. Science-based estimates found a single suicide affects 30 to 135 people in some manner. Awareness of significant community and national issues is essential to managing WEST socially.   At WEST we work hard to provide awareness and resources for how our business may contribute to factors that increase the risk for suicide and protect against it. Connectedness within the larger WEST community and recognizing how isolation in the field or work environment affects all of us are important considerations of WEST in developing employee benefits, career pathways, and our company organization. We work hard to provide a network of awareness and action to promote well-being, recognize warning signs, and provide resources for prevention and treatment.  

WEST values standing together in a team approach and in a respectful environment to continually improve. We recognize that many have been affected by drug addiction and overdose, be it through family or friends or personal challenges. WEST works hard at being a socially responsible corporation that is focused on employee wellbeing through our employee benefits, work environment, supporting healthy work-life balance, and mental health awareness and treatment. Please join us in recognizing Overdose Awareness Day August 31 and providing awareness and support to those in need. 

WEST Consulting Biologist Kristy Brightwell is a co-author on the recently published research article, "Dynamics of multilevel alliances in St. Johns River, Florida, Tamanend's bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops erebennus) with respect to an epizootic unusual mortality event," published in Marine Mammal Science. Disturbance events can affect social patterns and mating strategies in communities. The St. Johns River bottlenose dolphins were impacted by the 2013 – 2015 unusual mortality event (UME) caused by cetacean morbillivirus, which led to deaths and changes in the community’s social network. Between 2011 and 2017, researchers studied male dolphin alliances, noting that the UME disrupted many alliances. Males adapted by forming new alliances or remaining unallied. Despite demographic changes, female presence and breeding season continued to influence alliance behavior, with multilevel alliances providing support against rivals. These combined results show the reproductive benefit of alliances and the adaptability of male mating tactics.   Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/gJaFuszA

Join our team at WEST! We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Wetland Biologist to join our team. This role is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, or remotely. This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional to join a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals. Why WEST? - Be part of a dedicated team. - Engage in meaningful projects that impact clients, communities, and the environment. - Enjoy competitive salary and benefits. Discover more about this role and the benefits of working at WEST: https://lnkd.in/ga3Q6S4R

  Earlier this summer, American Clean Power Association (ACP), the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), and the Wildlife Action Coalition (EWAC) released its Communications Framework for Solar Energy Project Proponents and State Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Communications Framework). With its extensive network of natural resource consultants across the country, WEST is using its experience and many agency relationships to support its clients in efficiently implementing this Communications Framework. In this way, solar developers can pursue state-specific, practical, and flexible approaches to engaging state agencies—to ultimately support the build out of solar in a way that appropriately considers local and regional fish and wildlife concerns.       Click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMezd7Mr