Senior Marine Biologist

1 week ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Stantec Full time
Description

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. 

Your Opportunity

Stantec has several very exciting marine projects and opportunities, and we are looking for a talented Senior Marine Biologist to join our team. The position can be based in any of our British Columbia offices and provides opportunities to work on all three of Canada's marine coastlines. The successful candidate will work with multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to environmental assessments and applications for Fisheries Act authorizations. Tasks vary from project to project and broadly include planning and directing field work, leading data analysis and reporting, proposal development, and engaging with clients, DFO and First Nations. Stantec works across all sectors which provides new learning opportunities on each project. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment, then Stantec is a great place to grow your career

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, lead, and manage marine field programs
  • Assemble, analyze and manage marine datasets
  • Lead development of Fisheries Act authorization applications, including developing offsets
  • Lead environmental effects/impact assessments for proposed marine infrastructure
  • Manage marine tasks or projects according to the approved scope of work, schedule and budget
  • Support engagement with clients, regulators and First Nations
  • Provide mentoring and leadership to junior and intermediate staff
  • Participate in business development opportunities and proposal development


Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • A strong commitment to health and safety
  • Proven technical, communication, writing, and organization skills
  • Familiarity with British Columbia's marine ecology
  • Strong knowledge of the Fisheries Act and DFO policies
  • Experience preparing environmental assessments, preferably in British Columbia
  • Experience leading field crews in accordance with health and safety protocols

Education and Experience

  • Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in biology, a post-graduate degree is a benefit
  • 10+ years of relevant work experience
  • R.P.Bio. professional designation, or ability to become registered
  • Marine related safety training and/or certificates will be an asset
  • Consulting experience is required

Stantec has a standard 37.5 hour work week. The typical office environment includes working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Fieldwork may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and/or variable sea conditions. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs is require for field work.

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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