Your impact
Based out of Burnaby or other area in the Lower Mainland or BC Interior,you’ll join our aquatics team and work
Here's what you'll need
- B.Sc. or M.Sc degree in biology or other environmental related education, primarily related to freshwater fish or aquatic-related studies.
- Hold or be eligible for P.Biol. or other professional designation for Alberta or equivalent that denotes you as a Qualified Environment Professional in AB. Biologist in Training may be considered.
- At least 5 years' experience leading aquatic-related field studies, reviewing field data, managing crews in remote settings, and liaising with client field contacts, with an emphasis on fish and fish habitat assessments, water quality monitoring, fish sampling, snorkel surveys, and fish salvage and relocation.
- At least 3 years' experience in environmental consulting related to Canadian aquatic resources and water resources permitting, or relevant comparable experience.
- Working knowledge of the Federal Fisheries Act and provincial and federal environmental legislation, primarily in western Canada.
- Willingness to work in the field in remote locations for up to 2 or 3 weeks at a time and overnight at hotels and project work camps.
- Physical ability to work safely and be comfortable in and around fast flowing and deep-water systems.
- Must have driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Experience working with a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors.
- Valid Electro-fishing certificate approved by Worksafe BC.
- Experience driving 4x4 trucks on remote and gravel roads, and experience with UTVs, boats, and hauling trailers.
- Experience or interest in supportingother biophysical study areas such as wetlands, rare plants, weeds, wildlife, and/or environmental monitoring or inspection.
