Environmental Monitor

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that's vital to our clients and the communities they serve. 

Join a team that's naturally committed to the environment. 

Stantec's aquatic environmental services work in Canada spans habitats from open ocean to coastal rainforest to arctic tundra, and project diversity ranging from grassroots watershed management to cutting-edge mining and liquified natural gas developments. Our team includes nationally recognized experts in freshwater and marine ecology. A role with Stantec provides the support of leading scientists, with the opportunity to grow your career in multiple directions.  

Your Opportunity

Stantec has an opportunity for an Environmental Monitor to join our Aquatics team in Terrace, British Columbia. The ideal candidate has experience implementing environmental monitoring in the marine environment. Experience leading field programs in accordance with provincial guidance is required. Work tasks will include construction support (e.g., environmental monitoring, fish salvages, water quality measurements), marine mammal observations, daily field reports, safety documentation, data entry and management, and templated reporting.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead environmental monitoring components of projects 
• Lead field sampling programs in accordance with provincial guidance, or other standard methods employed by Stantec
• Support environmental management and construction monitoring projects
• Complete quality and completeness checks on field data
• Support technical report writing and environmental permit applications
• Comply with Stantec's quality and independent review process
• Prioritize safety in all tasks
  
   

Your Capabilities and Experience

• Experience conducting environmental monitoring with fish salvage, water quality monitoring, marine mammal observations, and acoustic hydrophone monitoring
• Able to lead field crews working in collaborative team environment, under deadlines in remote wilderness settings
• Proven technical, communication, writing, and organization skills
• Strong interpersonal and social skills, including in-person and online collaboration
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Excellent navigational skills and ability to troubleshoot equipment and solve problems in the field 
• Willingness to be away from home, staying in hotels or camps, working 12-hour days (including evenings and weekends) under a variety of conditions for 14 days at a time or longer
• Able to lift and move equipment up to 23kg (50lbs) (i.e., carrying field equipment and samples)
• Able to endure long days of physically and mentally challenging field work while maintaining a positive, solutions-focused attitude
• Familiarity with ESRI field data collection products
• Proficiency with technology including the Microsoft suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License

Education and Experience

Applicants must be registered with the British Columbia College of Applied Biology as an RBTech in Training or BIT, or be eligible to immediately apply for registration.

A minimum of a B.Sc. in a biological or environmental field plus at least one year of work experience, or M.Sc. in a relevant field that included field work.

Experience leading field crews is required. Experience developing field program components is an asset. 

Relevant consulting experience is an asset. 

The following are assets: electrofishing certificate; Intermediate First Aid and Transportation Endorsement certificate; Marine Emergency Duties A1; Passive Acoustic Monitoring.

 

Stantec British Columbia's standard work week is 37.5 hours. This position is eligible for overtime in the office and field for hours worked in accordance with British Columbia's labour laws. Our typical office environment involves working with computers and remaining relatively sedentary. Stantec offers a flexible work arrangement for desk-based tasks including working from Stantec office locations, working from home, or a mix depending on the situation. Field work may include exposure to inclement weather, and travel through rough and remote terrain, carrying equipment.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. 

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
 

About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
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