Aquatic Ecologist

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada SLR Consulting Full time

Vacancy No

VN4366

Employment Type

Permanent

Contract Type

Full-Time

Advert
- Experience as an Ecologist in the environmental consulting industry, with an aquatic ecology focus
- Registered or eligible to be registered as an RPBio.
- Based in Greater Vancouver or Squamish, B.C., with flexible work options available
- High profile project work and full project management opportunities
- Valid driver’s license required for travel to job sites/clients

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 550+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of advisory and over 30 technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability, we are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Aquatic Ecologist, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.**Job Description**:

- You will take on the full scope of project management responsibilities, including proposal, design, and ongoing coordination. You’ll also take on mentorship and leadership responsibilities with our junior team members, as well as field data collection, report writing, and client communication. Your role will include supporting existing large linear infrastructure projects at SLR as well as leading and developing new opportunities within the Lower Mainland for future land development, infrastructure, and construction projects.

We’ll look to you to bring in-depth knowledge and interest in aquatic ecology, with strengths in infrastructure development projects, environmental and compliance assessment and monitoring, environmental permitting, client liaison, and team leadership within provincial and federal regulatory frameworks.

This is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a growing team - so if you’re entrepreneurial at heart, excited about growth, and ready to be given the space to really shine at what you’re good at, you’ll excel with us.Key Responsibilities

**You will also**:

- Collect and synthesize scientific literature, existing data sets and secondary source material for technical reports, proposals, and meetings
- Lead the design and execution of field programs
- Analyze and interpret data, and prepare technical reports as primary author
- Identify potential impacts to aquatic ecosystems resulting from land use changes, and recommend suitable mitigation to avoid and / or reduce potential impacts
- Develop, manage, and maintain complex technical projects involving client portfolios, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
- Provide leadership, support, and training to junior staff
- Identify key clients and maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies and contractors

**Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team**:

- Competitive total compensation plan, including benefits, vacation, RRSP contribution, and a suite of wellness initiatives
- Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available (core hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm)
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

**Qualifications**
- Experience as an Ecologist in the environmental consulting industry, with a specialization in aquatics
- Degree (B.Sc.), in Biology, Ecology or Natural Sciences (M.Sc. is considered an asset), and registered or eligible to be registered as an RPBio
- Ability to work in the field, including remote locations - valid driver’s license required
- In-depth knowledge and experience with the scientific study, design, and implementation of aquatic field protocols
- Experience in environmental assessment, monitoring, and oversight of large linear infrastructure projects, preferably in coastal British Columbia or similar ecosystems.
- Experience in database management, statistical data analysis, and interpretation
- Excellent report writing, technical review, and research skills
- Experience navigating permitting and authorization processes related to Canadian federal, provincial, and regional legislation and policies
- Project coordination and management skills including project planning, schedule and budget preparation, project implementation, and the ability to produce deliverables on time
- Backpack electrofishing certification
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with multiple stakeholders, including senior level staff, clients, contractors, First Nations, and regulators.Country

Canada

Office

Vancouver



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