Senior Aquatic Fisheries Biologist

Job Description

Partner Staffing is currently working with our client seeking a highly motivated and experienced Aquatics Biologist. You will be responsible for collaborating with the leadership team to co-develop processes, standards, and tools which complement our vision for a water management group.  You will put your technical expertise, leadership, and project management skills to 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.

 

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Technical leadership for the delivery of high-quality aquatic science and data collection services.
  
• Support projects from proposal stage to close-out 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, sub-consultants, 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
  

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Benefits

Partner Staffing is Bringing Talent to Business. With an experienced and dedicated recruitment team, we open doors to opportunities that you may not otherwise know about.  We are specialists in providing high-quality individuals to the Oil and gas sector, Engineering/Procurement/Construction, and Utilities industries. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how we might be able to promote your career

 We are always interested in your referrals as well.  We assist recruitment efforts in Engineering, Accounting, Information Technology, and Administration.

Requirements
Key Responsibilities: Field Surveys and Assessments: Conduct wetland delineations, identification and functional assessments. Identify and classify wetland types based on provincial and federal guidelines. Collect and analyze soil, water, and vegetation samples. Monitor wetland hydrology and wildlife habitat. Data Analysis and Reporting Analyze field data to assess wetland health and ecological function. Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping and spatial analysis. Interpret and apply relevant environmental regulations and policies. Project Management and Collaboration: Coordinate and manage wetland projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with clients, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with provincial and federal wetland regulations. Prepare permit applications and support regulatory reviews. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Agrology, Environmental Science or Ecology Minimum of 5+ years of experience in wetland assessment and management.

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