Senior Aquatic Biologist

Overview
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We are currently seeking a talented and ambitious Senior Aquatic Biologist to grow our fisheries team based in one of our Stantec offices in either Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and leading fisheries related tasks and deliverables for projects in a variety of sectors (e.g., mining, oil and gas, power generation) across Western Canada and the Territories.

The successful candidate will join our team of freshwater fisheries and aquatic biologists who value teamwork and will help shape our fisheries practice in the Prairies and Territories.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary resource and contact for clients

Manage, plan and lead freshwater fisheries programs (fish, fish habitat and water quality)

Understand recent and existing practices and techniques for sampling and analysis of fisheries, habitat and water data from streams, rivers, and lakes

Coordinate and oversee field programs

Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work, and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget

Provide senior review for a variety of reports

Develop and maintain positive client and regulatory contacts

Provide understanding of project goals and sound environmental project advice to clients

Contribute to the professional development of junior and intermediate environmental staff through training, technical direction, and mentorship

Contribute to proposals and other business development activities

Serve as interdisciplinary liaison within Stantec

Embrace and promote Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work

Travel is required throughout Western Canada and the Territories for projects, client liaison and business development

Capabilities and Credentials

Strong knowledge of federal and provincial fisheries regulations

Experience in a variety of aquatic survey methods including fish community surveys, fish habitat assessments, and electrofishing

Proven technical, communication, writing and organization skills

Ability to maintain flexibility, meet deadlines in a dynamic environment, and work independently with minimal supervision

Experience in developing field programs and methods to meet specific project objectives

Experience in leading field crews in execution of fish and fish habitat field programs, and leading staff in data management, data analysis and report preparation

Experience in HSSE guidelines for all work

Experience in construction monitoring and environmental management planning

Strong project management and senior technical review skills

Experience in business development, working with and advising clients, and proposal writing

Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Experience with mentoring and training environmental staff

Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Fisheries is required, graduate degree preferred.

Registered Professional Biologist or Technologist accreditation required.

Minimum of 10 years of experience as a fisheries biologist with consulting experience.

Knowledge of current provincial and federal government regulatory requirements and regulatory authorities (e.g., Canada Energy Regulator, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, etc.).

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or…