Marine Biologist, Intermediate to Senior

Overview

Manage environmental permitting, monitoring and lead marine projects in BC

Key Responsibilities

• environmental permitting
• compliance monitoring
• project management
• team leadership
• report writing

Tasks

Responsibilities will include managing environmental permitting and compliance monitoring projects and leading project teams. Will also include mentoring junior staff, meeting client expectations, managing client deliverables, and writing / reviewing technical reports.

Requirements

• rpbio
• b.sc.
• marine monitoring
• technical reports
• drivers license
• regulatory knowledge

What You Bring

The successful candidate is expected to be well-organized, solution-oriented and be able to communicate professionally and effectively to colleagues, clients, regulatory agencies and others as required. 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. We are currently looking for a Marine Biologist that has 5 to 10 years of environmental permitting and monitoring experience on projects in and around aquatic habitats to join our growing team of dedicated professionals. 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. -A valid drivers license and access to a vehicle for site visits. -Registered as a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBIO), or pending application -Can demonstrate 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. -Hold a B.Sc. degree or higher. -Can demonstrate 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. -Are registered in good standing with a regulatory body governed by the Professional Governance Act of British Columbia.

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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. Keystone Environmental offers a competitive compensation and benefits package with a supportive and dynamic work environment focused on our employee experience.

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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