Aquatic Technicians and Biologists

Aquatic Technicians and Biologists – Stantec

Stantec works with our clients to plan, design, build, and operate environmentally and socially responsible projects. Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigour, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We provide staff from more than 20 technical specialties to projects around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental specialists on work that is critical to our clients and the communities they support.

We are seeking a pool of talented professional biologists, scientists, and technicians to support our growing construction monitoring program. The field needs include freshwater fish salvage, marine fish and crab salvage, water quality monitoring, marine sediment monitoring, and stream habitat assessments. These programs help mitigate environmental effects on aquatic systems and contribute to responsible development in British Columbia.

• Technical degree or diploma in environmental science or biological sciences
• General knowledge of relevant local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations and policies
• Comfortable working in a construction environment in remote locations for 2–3 weeks at a time
• Must be a team player with a proactive and open‑minded attitude

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental management, science, biology, forestry, or a related field
• General knowledge of relevant local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations and policies
• Experience in the collection of biological and physical field data; experience with aquatics or fisheries programs or construction environmental monitoring is an asset
• Must be a good communicator, leader, and problem‑solver with a positive attitude and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a construction environment and directing a small team in remote locations for 2–3 weeks at a time

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental management, biology, science, forestry, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience or a combination of education and experience; experience in managing construction environmental monitoring is an asset
• Knowledge of relevant local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations and policies
• Experience in (field‑or‑desktop‑based) freshwater or marine fish salvage, water quality monitoring, marine sediment monitoring, stream habitat assessment following provincial standards

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee; other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Positions may include office work, remote field work, and exposure to the elements. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

To express interest, please submit your application and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you as needed.

Pay ranges are provided where required. Actual compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience, and location. Certain roles are bonus eligible. Part‑time compensation is pro‑rated.

Full‑time employees receive health, dental, and vision plans, wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees have access to group retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account. Benefits may not apply to union positions.

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Location:

Canada | BC | Vancouver

Organization: 1232 Env Svcs-CA British Columbia-Vancouver BC

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 21/11/2025 09:11:04

Req : 1003114

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