Junior Aquatic Biologist

Job Summary

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – over 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

AECOM’s Burnaby office is currently seeking a Junior Aquatic Biologist to join our team of young and dynamic biologists and environmental planners within our Environment Business Line. Our team supports projects across western Canada and the north. We are looking for a junior biologist to support the work we do for government and industry including preliminary environmental studies, detailed impact assessments, mitigation and habitat enhancement studies and applications for permits and approvals to advance projects. Recent projects include conducting aquatic studies to support upgrades for mine operations, habitat enhancement studies to support port development, environmental assessments, permitting and environmental monitoring for wastewater treatment plants, permitting for sewer system upgrades and drinking water delivery system upgrades, studies to support the environmental assessment and permitting for the remediation of abandoned mine sites for the provincial and federal governments and invasive plant surveys for a natural gas pipeline.

The job responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Conducting background research on aquatic resources
• Participating in fieldwork associated with environmental assessments including biological inventories for aquatic resources, e.g. water quality, benthic invertebrates, periphyton, and fish
• Supporting the preparation of environmental approvals and permits required for projects including Federal, Provincial and Municipal permits
• Supporting and participating in construction environmental monitoring
• Participating in data compilation and analysis, conducting environmental assessments, identifying mitigation measures and report writing.
• Contributing to broader, interdisciplinary teams on a wide variety of major industrial and government projects
• Interacting with other AECOM offices across Canada
• Out of town travel to participate in field programs, sometimes in remote locations
• Preparing health and safety and quality management plans
• Participating in proposal preparation

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Ecology, or Conservation Biology

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree considered an asset
• 2 or more years of relevant project experience (Western Canadian experience preferred)
• Experience collecting data in the field, including knowledge of BC RISC protocols for fish and fish habitat, water quality, etc. Experience with terrestrial ecosystems and data collection an asset.
• Environmental monitoring experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Willingness to work flexible hours under a variety of conditions including remote field locations
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and experience with GIS software
• Experience with statistical software
• Possess and maintain a Class 5 drivers’ license required and experience driving on Resource Roads
• First Aid, ATV/UTV/Argo, and other safety courses an asset
• Eligible for or registered with the BC College of Applied Biology as a B.I.T.

Additional Information:

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What we offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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