Intermediate Environmental Specialist – Fisheries and Aquatics

About HatfieldHatfield, a proudly Canadian company, has been serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top SME Employers in 2025. With 250 team members and growing, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield, you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.Hatfield Consultants is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Specialist to become part of our Environmental Monitoring and Assessment team. This position can be located in Calgary, North Vancouver or New Westminster, BC. The ideal candidate will provide technical and administrative support to the environmental assessment, permitting, and monitoring of natural resource projects in British Columbia, Alberta, and northern Canada.ResponsibilitiesOrganize and implement aquatic impact assessments and environmental effects monitoring programs, including study design, data analysis, and reporting.Participate in field programs, as required, to conduct and direct technical aspects of environmental monitoring and assessments of aquatic habitats.Manage teams responsible for conducting environmental baseline surveys and impact assessment studies in conformance with local, provincial, and federal regulations.Undertake project scheduling and budget management activities (development and tracking of budgets).Prepare project-related technical reports and presentations.Provide technical guidance to clients on environmental assessment, permitting, and monitoring.Education and ExperienceMinimum of an undergraduate degree in a relevant environmental discipline (fisheries, aquatic ecology, environmental science) and a relevant professional designation in either BC or Alberta (or immediate eligibility).Minimum four years of experience managing environmental studies focused on natural resource development and/or infrastructure projects.Familiarity with federal and provincial (BC/Alberta) environmental regulatory and permitting frameworks.Experience operating in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and teamwork, and an ability/interest to work in the field, occasionally in remote locations.Other Assets/SkillsDemonstrated technical competency and knowledge of freshwater and/or marine ecology.Demonstrated reporting and project management skills.Research and analytical skills (data collection, compilation, and analysis).Excellent verbal and written communication.Must have the ability to drive a pickup truck and have held a valid driver’s license for the past three years with a clean driving abstract.What's In It For You?Friendly and down-to-earth work cultureHybrid and flexible working arrangementsBiweekly Earned Days Off (EDO) programMatching group retirement planCompetitive vacation and special leaveProfessional development and mentorship opportunitiesDiversity, Equity, Inclusion & BelongingHatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity, irrespective of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability.Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights, cultures, interests, and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve, and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.How to ApplyTo apply, please submit your CV in confidence through the online form or email:resumes@hatfieldgroup.catsone.com . Please indicate “Intermediate Environmental Specialist” in your subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Salary range: $75k – 95k. We extend an invitation to applicants of all levels to submit their candidacy for this role. Please be advised, that in the course of our assessment of your qualifications, we retain the right to adjust the seniority classification of the position accordingly.Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr