Marine Environmental Technician

**Location**:

- North Vancouver/New Westminster, BC**About Hatfield**:
This year, Hatfield is proud to celebrate 50 years of serving our clients and our community We have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers (2024) and Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers (2024), which highlights our commitment to our culture and employee wellness. 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 those who share our planet.

**Responsibilities**:

- Participation in environmental surveys and monitoring studies, focusing on marine ecology, fish and fish habitat (e.g., saltmarsh, eelgrass, kelp), water/sediment quality, benthic invertebrate communities or other related elements of the marine environment.
- Working as an Environmental Monitor, typically on marine related construction projects.
- Assist in data collection, entry, quality control, analysis, and interpretation for report preparation.
- Literature and data review, collation, and communication of review/research to peers.
- Engage with marine and management teams on a variety of projects.

**Education and Experience**:

- Completed BSc or BA in marine biology or ecology, or equivalent with appropriate qualifications for work in BC
- Experience in scientific writing, scientific data collection and relevant field techniques.
- Training or courses relating to data analysis, environmental assessments and permitting in BC.
- A valid Canadian driver’s license.
- Relevant professional certification (e.g., RBTech/BiT/RPBio, ) or ability to obtain is an asset.
- Other experience or interests that would be an asset include:

- strong identification skills of BC marine flora and fauna,
- CAUS or occupational SCUBA (or ability to easily obtain),
- boat driving experience and SVOP, MED A3 (or equivalent), ROC-M, Marine Basic First Aid,
- construction environmental monitoring,
- hydroacoustic monitoring
- marine mammal monitoring,
- marine fish and fish habitat assessments,
- marine invertebrate assessments,
- sediment and water quality sampling; and
- environmental effects monitoring and reporting.

**Other Assets/Skills**:

- Ability to work within diverse teams and maintain a positive attitude.
- Ability and interest to undertake extensive fieldwork, in a range of weather conditions, including potentially working in remote locations.
- Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and the willingness to potentially work additional or non-standard hours.
- Excellent communication (verbal and technical writing) skills and time management.
- Attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of adherence to standard operating procedures and data collection, management, and analysis standards.
- A focus on health and safety and quality.
- An understanding of environmental legislation, regulations, permitting processes, guidance documents and Best Management Practices in BC.

**What's In It For You?**:

- Friendly and down-to-earth work culture
- Matching group retirement plan
- Comprehensive health insurance - medical/dental/vision coverage
- Competitive vacation and special leave
- Professional development & mentorship
- Relocation allowance

**Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging**:
Hatfield 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 Apply**: