Aquatic Technicians and Biologists

Stantec works with our clients to plan, design, build, and operate environmentally and socially responsible projects. Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigour, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We provide staff from more than 20 technical specialties to projects around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental specialists on work that is critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Join a team that has the environment down to a science

Your Opportunity

Calling all Aquatic Biologists and Fisheries Technicians Stantec is seeking to build a pool of talented professional biologists, scientists, and technicians to support our growing construction monitoring program. Do you want to be part of a talented team that partners with clients to successfully meet environmental and regulatory requirements and deliver large projects in an environmentally responsible manner? Do you want a chance to visit some of the most beautiful and remote parts of British Columbia? Project field needs include freshwater fish salvage, marine fish and crab salvage, water quality monitoring, marine sediment monitoring and stream habitat assessments. The programs you support will help mitigate environmental effects on aquatic systems and will contribute to responsible development in British Columbia. 

Apply today and tell us who you are We are seeking to build a pool of talented individuals. Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for current and future opportunities. Stantec will keep your application in our recruiting system as a potential candidate who could possibly fill a position when the need arises.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Looking for all levels: Junior (less than 3 years), Intermediate (3 to 9 years), and Senior (10+ years)

Aquatic Field Technician

• Technical degree or diploma in environmental science or biological sciences
• General knowledge of relevant local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations and policies
• Comfortable working in a construction environment in remote locations for 2-3 weeks at a time
• Must be a team player with a proactive and open-minded attitude

Aquatic Field Crew Lead

• Minimum bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental management, science, biology, forestry, or a related field
• General knowledge of relevant local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations and policies
• Experience in the collection of biological and physical field data. Experience with aquatics or fisheries programs or construction environmental monitoring is an asset
• Must be a good communicator, leader, and problem-solver with a positive attitude and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a construction environment and directing a small team in remote locations for 2-3 weeks at a time

Intermediate and Senior Aquatic Biologists

• Minimum bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental management, biology, science, forestry, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience or a combination of education and experience, experience in managing construction environmental monitoring is an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations and policies
• Ideal candidates will have experience in some or all of the following (field- or desktop-based): 
  • Freshwater and/or marine fish salvage
  • Water quality monitoring
  • Marine sediment monitoring
  • Stream habitat assessment following provincial standards

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.

Positions may include work in a typical office environment, working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include remote locations, staying at industrial camps, and exposure to the elements, including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

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.

To express interest in joining our team, please submit your application, and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you as needed

People. Purpose. Possibilities.