Aquatic Ecologist

Location: Huntsville

Come Join Us!

Over the last 30 years, TULLOCH has built a robust multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm recognized Canada-wide for its strengths in the diverse service offerings and commitment to excellence. TULLOCH’s innovative use of emerging technologies to improve both the efficiency and quality of work is core to everything TULLOCH. This approach, along with our extreme work ethic, makes us a service provider of choice for many clients.

Based in Huntsville
, the Aquatic Ecologist will report to the Environmental Department Lead and will have a wide range of duties which ultimately focus on environmental assessment, species at risk, and aquatic studies. You will be part of a team that provides practical ecological solutions to industry, government, and private sectors. This is a new position. The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $78,000.

What You’ll Do:
As part of the Environmental team within TULLOCH Engineering, you will:

Design and perform effective aquatic habitat and aquatic biota surveys to meet applicable regulatory or project specific requirements

Record clear and concise field data under varied conditions including inclement weather and throughout the evening

Conduct fish and fish habitat assessments using a variety of gear and sampling techniques in a range of aquatic environments

Conduct assessments of project impacts on Natural Heritage features and prepare mitigation strategies to eliminate or reduce those impacts

Interpret field data to prepare quality, accurate, and technically sound reports and regulatory documents

Review technical documents, reports, and other deliverables prepared by colleagues to ensure quality control and to provide technical input

Ensure efficient and effective use of time and resources to adhere to project budgets and schedules

Conduct all aspects of business with the utmost respect, honesty, and integrity, including interactions with regulators, clients, and colleagues

Support various environmental project work as required

What You Should Bring:
The ideal candidate will have a university degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Ecology, Biology, or a related program. Additionally, you should bring:

4+ years of experience working in a related role, preferably with consulting experience

Proficiency with standard to advanced statistical analytical tools (proficiency with R preferred)

Demonstrated ability to perform studies in aquatic ecology (Study design and project management experience is an asset)

General knowledge of fish and fish habitat

Experience with a range of fish and aquatic sampling techniques

Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation

Experience conducting fish community and population assessments

Experience in field survey design, coordination and field lead

High motivation with results-oriented focus

Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills

Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills

Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Unwavering commitment to health and safety in the workplace

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Valid Class G driver’s licence

Assets for this position include: experience supervising and directing junior technical staff; MTO/DFO/MNRF fisheries protocol training; RAQS certification for Fisheries Assessment or Fisheries Contracts Specialty; and/or a ROM fish identification course.

Who You Are:

You are comfortable working in and around water, in remote areas, in all weather conditions, and at night

You are willing to travel for fieldwork

You are always keen to try something new

You work hard until the job is done

You go where others will not or cannot because you love a challenge

You are trusted with the freedom and responsibility to work independently while contributing to overall team success

What We Offer You:
TULLOCH has built a passionate workforce with a strong and vibrant culture which has been the key to our success. We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful, established, and growing engineering company:

Competitive salary, benefits plan, and company pension plan

A fantastic culture, team, and energetic work environment

Social activities, company sponsored events, and opportunities to give back to our local community

Flexible working hours which promote work-life balance

Coaching and mentoring programs

Scholarship programs for family members

Opportunities to travel and work across Canada

Hybrid working options