Marine Biologist

Overview

Senior marine biologist to lead assessments, field surveys, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• marine assessments
• data analysis
• field surveys
• technical reporting
• client liaison

Tasks

-Manage projects and project teams. -Lead and support marine biological assessments, environmental impact studies, and habitat restoration projects. -Analyze and interpret data to develop technical reports and recommendations for clients and regulatory agencies. -Manage projects, budgets, and timelines while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. -Plan and conduct field surveys, including marine habitat mapping, species inventories, and water quality monitoring. -Work on diverse and challenging marine projects across Western Canada. -Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior staff. -Liaise with clients, government agencies, and stakeholders to ensure project success and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• rov
• diving
• rpbio
• m.sc.
• project management
• technical writing

What You Bring

We are currently seeking an Intermediate to Senior Marine Biologist to join our Marine Services Group. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to diverse projects, including environmental impact assessments, habitat restoration, and marine baseline studies. The successful candidate will be expected to understand regulatory processes and required technical inputs for approvals and reviews related to the Fisheries Act, Water Sustainability Act and other key legislation for work in and around water in British Columbia. They will have demonstrable experience scoping project tasks with assistance from senior professionals and be capable of preparing high-quality deliverables for senior review on time and on budget. They will be capable of managing multiple tasks and assignments and have excellent attention to detail for identifying and tracking requirements from permits, management plans and contract requirements. If you are a passionate and experienced Marine Biologist looking to make an impact, we would love to hear from you! -Experience in marine fieldwork, including diving (scientific diving certification is an asset), ROV surveys, or remote sensing techniques. -Strong knowledge of marine ecosystems, regulatory frameworks, and environmental assessment processes. -Registered as a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBIO), or pending application -A degree in Marine Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field (M.Sc. preferred). -experience in leading the preparation of or being a professional of record on technical reports and plans used to obtain environmental approvals or comply with permit or contract requirements, such as: aquatic effects and residual impact assessments and other environmental assessments; environmental management and/or protection plans; habitat offsetting plans and habitat balance tables; fish and fish habitat monitoring plans; and construction monitoring reports to meet approval requirements. -Strong project management and leadership skills. -Experience conducting and/or coordinating environmental monitoring of marine construction or dredging, water quality monitoring, sediment sampling, intertidal and subtidal biophysical surveys, underwater video or remotely operated vehicle surveys, species at risk desktop and field assessments, fish detection surveys, underwater noise monitoring and marine mammal observing. -8+ years of related experience, preferably in a consulting environment. -Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites. -Excellent technical writing skills, with a proven ability to prepare environmental reports and permit applications.

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Benefits

Keystone Environmental is a dynamic and rapidly expanding environmental consulting firm located in Burnaby, BC. Voted as one of Canada’s top small and medium employers for 6 years and certified as a “Great Place to Work” in 2024 and 2025, we pride ourselves on providing a fun, challenging and supportive environment that allows our people to achieve their professional objectives and goals while enjoying the journey along the way.Keystone Environmental offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package as well as a supportive and dynamic work environment designed to enhance employee experience and engagement. -Very competitive compensation and benefits package as well as a supportive and dynamic work environment designed to enhance employee experience and engagement. -Opportunities for career growth and mentorship.

About Keystone Environmental

-Founded in 1988 as part of a steel by-product consultancy lineage, it is among North America’s longest-standing firms in its field. -Headquartered in Burnaby, B.C., it now spans coast-to-coast Canada with offices in Ontario and Vancouver Island. -Over its history, it has evolved from a single-person operation into a multidisciplinary consultancy tackling contaminated-site remediation, biology, IAQ, and engineering. -Typical projects include hydro-geological site assessments, stormwater, and wastewater treatment upgrades, environmental monitoring, and spill response. -It holds certifications like Great Place to Work and has earned local business awards and industry finalist spots. -Notably, its reach spans sectors including industrial, infrastructure, marine, and transportation, with marine facility and habitat offsetting projects along Canada’s waterways. -Its foundation in biology, engineering, toxicology, and geoscience allows integrated, practical solutions across disciplines.

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