Senior Aquatic Ecologist

Job Description
At GHD we are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of energy, water and communities.

About Us
We are a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, building resiliency and sustainability for generations to come. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 11,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents.

Senior Ecologist – Technical Lead
We are seeking a  Senior Ecologist  to join our  Western Canadian  team of environmental professionals.

Responsibilities

Champion relationships with internal (GHD) and external clients in Western Canada

Provide technical leadership on Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental Management Plans, and Monitoring Programs

Lead the development of proposals, fieldwork plans, permits/authorizations/offsetting approvals (DFO, WLRS, EAO, SARA, etc.), and reports

Work with peers, intermediates and junior staff in all aspects of project work, fostering an energetic and collaborative environment

Mentor staff to execute positive business outcomes and foster career development

Coordinate technical resources and personnel for timely delivery of multiple projects

Occasionally travel to sites, primarily in Western Canada

Lead field investigations

Qualifications
Minimum 10 years’ experience leading natural science/ecology projects in Western Canada throughout multiple industries, with consulting experience, is required.

Bachelor's Degree  (minimum) in Environmental Science, Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource Management or related field.

Required certifications:  R.P.Biol.  and/or  P.Biol. . Additional designations such as  P.Ag., AWP, RAPR, CABIN, BC-CESCL  and/or  CISEC  are assets.

Required experience includes:

Excellent report and proposal writing skills

Supporting provincial and/or federal Environmental Assessments

Leading intermediate and junior staff in data management and reporting

Project and client management skills; strong sense of business acumen

Leading the preparation of complex, high-consequence technical reports, possibly multi-disciplinary

Understanding of the federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory requirements for ecology related projects in British Columbia and/or Alberta

Conducting field work, and willingness to travel to undertake field work

Certification in electrofishing (preferred is Crew Lead Certification)

Managing and planning fish and wildlife salvage programs

Fish and wildlife identification skills

Water quality sampling and analysis

Managing multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail

Collecting, managing, and analyzing data

Driving UTVs in remote locations

Valid driver's license (an MVR check will be performed prior to hire)

Positive attitude, extraordinary communication and interpersonal skills

Flexible with project types/sizes and responsibilities

Desired Experience

Project management

Restoration plan and habitat offset development

Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program development

Preparing Water Sustainability Act applications and restoration plans (BC)

Preparing Water Act applications and restoration plans (AB)

Construction monitoring

Developing field protocols for deploying remote operated vehicles or drones

Working closely with hydrologists and hydraulic modellers

Assessing fish distribution, abundance, and health

Benthic invertebrate sampling program development

Experience working with Indigenous communities

Statistical experience

Work Model
Hybrid: an in‑office presence three days a week combined with flexibility to work remotely.

Compensation
The salary range for this position is $86,153 to $143,588. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations.

Additional Information
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.

Equal Opportunity Employment
GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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