Aquatic Biologist

Clifton, an award-winning engineering and environmental consultancy, that opened its doors in 1978. The goal was simple: provide innovative and pragmatic solutions to help our clients build our communities. Forty years later, we are now one of the largest and most respected independent engineering firms in Western Canada. Clifton is continuing to grow and develop new markets.

At Clifton, you become part of a professional community that thrives on the contributions of junior and seasoned team members alike. Seasoned experts invest heavily in junior members, mentoring them in both the technical and non-technical aspects of their role, helping them to advance their careers. Our new team members bring fresh ideas and contribute to the multiple perspectives from which we view challenges.

This promotes the innovation and agility that keeps us thriving.

We value our people and encourage work-life harmony. We offer a compensation package with a competitive salary, a pension plan, health benefits, and one of the most comprehensive employee assistance programs in the industry.

Clifton is currently seeking an Aquatic Biologist to join our Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary or Edmonton office.

As an Aquatic Biologist, you will be a reliable, knowledgeable, and valued member of our Environmental practice team. You will focus on providing aquatic biological support to environmental projects, managing projects, and mentoring junior-level biologists.

• Lead fish and fish habitat investigations following established protocols.
• Act as a subject matter expert for provincial and federal regulatory submissions.
• Support efforts to obtain environmental approvals for projects, including regulatory liaison.
• Provide advice and guidance on environmental management as well as environmental compliance issues.
• Effectively manage projects, including management of subcontractors, progress, budget, schedule and quality.
• Lead, develop, and mentor junior biology professionals to promote a high level of technical competence and create an environment of continuous improvement and learning.
• Support business development initiatives by building and nurturing client relationships, contributing to proposal pursuits, and actively developing opportunities for growth within your area of practice.
• Maintain positive client relations, regularly monitoring to ensure clients requirements are met.
• Adhere to Clifton’s Health and Safety and Quality Management programs in project delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, or Environment from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) to ten (10) plus years of relevant progressive environmental consulting experience including aquatic surveys, environmental impact assessment and permitting, and construction environmental management experience.
• Registered (or eligible for registration) as a Professional Biologist in Alberta (PBio) or BC (RPBio).
• Familiarity and demonstrated experience with species detection survey protocols and environmental assessment processes in Saskatchewan and or Alberta.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor technical and professional staff at different levels of career development.
• Ability and willingness to work independently on site, outside and in remote locations for periods of time, tolerating variable weather conditions.
• Strong organizational skills, including effective management of multiple and conflicting priorities with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, in the context of work/life balance.
• Knowledge of and experience with project management fundamentals including cost control, scope management, and scheduling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Provide reliable, value-added service to our clients with continual improvement.
• Contribute to a positive work environment, conducting oneself in a professional and ethical manner.
• Must have valid Class 5 Driver’s License and provide a clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Continued attention to safety and safe work environments, with a strong workplace safety orientation.

• Competitive…