Senior Aquatic Biologist

1 month ago

Fort St John, Canada Partner Staffing Full time
Job Title: Aquatic Fisheries Biologist

Job Summary:

Partner Staffing is currently working with our client seeking a highly motivated and experienced Aquatic Fisheries Biologist. You will be responsible for collaborating with the leadership team to co-develop processes, standards, and tools that complement our vision for a water management group. You will put your technical expertise, leadership, and project management skills to the test as you design and lead field programs, compile, manage, and interpret environmental data, compose technical reports, provide technical guidance and oversight in field operations, and actively grow the aquatic team.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership for the delivery of high-quality aquatic science and data collection services.
  • Support projects from proposal stage to closeout reporting.
  • Plan and lead field assessments to industry standards and prepare reports for projects within a variety of sectors.
  • Lead field programs across northeastern British Columbia, ensuring technical excellence, safety, and quality of deliveries.
  • Work collaboratively with junior, intermediate, and senior staff, subconsultants, and government agencies.
  • Perform as the technical lead for all aquatic projects, including preparation, design, and implementation of work execution plans.
  • Establish water quality monitoring and sampling methodologies, lead water quality monitoring and sampling programs, analyze data, and write summary reports.
  • Organize and implement aquatic baseline assessments, operational, and compliance monitoring programs, and aquatic impact assessments, including study design, data analysis, and reporting.
  • Deliver high-quality, well-written technical reports on time and within budget.
  • Compile, manage, and interpret environmental data.
  • Prepare or assist with permit applications, environmental assessments, and environmental management plans.

Qualifications:

  • Registered Professional Designation Required (P.Bio, R.P.Bio).
  • Mandatory 5 years minimum of managing small and large-scale fisheries studies and developing management reports.
  • Experience with environmental assessment.
  • Experience with data collection, data analysis, and reporting.

About the Opportunity:

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Biologist to join the team. Preference is for candidates to be based out of Fort St James, Fort St John, and Prince George, BC. However, we will consider candidates that reside outside of these areas. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Leading and joining field teams in various disciplines (wildlife, birds, fish, aquatic habitat, water quality, vegetation, soils, wetlands, environmental monitoring, sediment, and erosion control).
  • Contributing to environmental impact assessments, mitigation plans, and proposals.
  • Assisting in preparing and obtaining regulatory approvals for a wide variety of projects such as transportation, renewable energy, mining, oil, and gas, etc.
  • Senior-level responsibilities could include Field Coordination and Project Management, Technical leadership and mentorship within a team environment, Promoting a strong safety culture, and working collaboratively within corporate culture.

Requirements:

To qualify, you will need a minimum of a B.Sc. in Biology or related discipline with five years of experience, and RPBio, PBiol, and/or P.Ag designation or eligibility. Courses or certifications in the following areas would be considered assets: Electrofishing Certification (approved by WorkSafe BC), Fish identification, Bird survey methodology and bird identification, Amphibian salvage methodology and amphibian identification, Erosion and Sediment Control, Plant identification.

Candidates with the following skills and experience will be considered: Sound knowledge of field techniques and regulatory standards necessary for conducting a variety of field activities (i.e., wildlife assessments, bird surveys, water quality, fisheries inventories/salvage, environmental monitoring/inspection), Knowledge of the provincial and federal environmental assessment regulatory environment, Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management skills, and physically fit, Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, Excellent writing and communication skills, desire to grow business, and work closely (both in a field lead and support role) with other environmental professionals, environmental discipline leads, and First Nations, Proficiency in the operation of field equipment is an asset. Due to the nature of the role, you must have a valid Driver's License. Lastly, you will be joining with the passion to contribute and believe in the work that they do.

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