Aquatic Biologist

Description

• Design and lead field sampling programs in accordance with provincial guidance, such as RISC standards, or other standard methods employed by Stantec
• Write and/or support development of proposals, work with business developers to engage local clients in the BC Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley region
• Application of federal and provincial legislation and regulations and municipal bylaws in an environmental consulting context, such as regulatory requirements for aquatic environments or water and sediment quality guidelines
• Preparing permit applications and working with regulators
• Actively participate in Stantec's Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Program to promote a strong health and safety culture at work and at home, including following Stantec safe work practices for field programs
• Develop, lead, and manage environmental management and construction monitoring projects
• Analyzing and presenting data
• Developing field programs and leading field crews
• Interpret data in relation to permit or regulatory requirements
• Writing clear, concise and accurate technical reports, environmental assessment application chapters, and other industry documents
• Change Approvals under section 11 of the Water Sustainability Act
• Lead potentially complex field work (requiring development of daily priorities, study design adjustments based on field realities to meet project objectives) in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, with opportunities to travel around BC, AB, and YK, as needed
• Supporting mentorship and field training of junior staff
• Provide mentorship to junior staff and be an active learner
• Develop, lead, manage, and support fish, aquatic resource, and/or water quality components of projects
• Perform descriptive and/or comparative statistical analyses for fish and water quality data to detect spatial and temporal trends, significant differences, or guideline exceedances
• Write technical reports
• Prepare permit applications (e.g., Fisheries Act, Water Sustainability Act, Environmental Management Act, or Riparian Areas Protection Act)

Requirements

• A valid Class 5 driver’s licence. A personal vehicle is an asset.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Proficiency with technology including the Microsoft suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 23 kg (i.e., carrying field equipment and samples).
• Strong interpersonal and social skills, including in-person and online collaboration
• Experience with designing studies to meet specific objectives
• Species At Risk Act (SARA) - Section 2 - Permit Authorizing an Activity Affecting Listed Wildlife Species Regulations
• Experience working with contractors, engineers, and design teams to identify strategies to avoid, mitigate, and/or reduce potential impacts to the environment, and with construction teams to implement those strategies
• Familiarity with ESRI field data collection products
• Willingness to travel for project work
• Understanding of how water influences biological communities

Benefits

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC-$81,500.00 - $118,200.00 Annually

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance