Aquatic Technicians and Biologists

Job Details

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.

Requirements

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

Contact Information

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