Director / Senior Aquatics Scientist

Summit Search Group; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Director/Senior Aquatics Scientist for exciting projects in St. John's, Newfoundland. This role requires a university degree in Environmental Science or Biology, along with over 15 years of relevant experience in managing freshwater and marine surveys. Strong communication skills and proficiency in technical report writing are essential. This opportunity offers an excellent compensation package and the chance to work with a fantastic organization. Travel is required to survey locations.

Benefits

Excellent compensation package

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in environmental science.
• Experience with leading and overseeing freshwater and marine baseline studies.
• Experience in designing fish habitat offsetting and monitoring programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and execution of freshwater/marine surveys.
• Analyze and incorporate field data into technical reports.
• Lead field programs and support environmental fieldwork.

Skills

Strong communication

Ability to write detailed technical reports

Leadership in field surveys

Familiarity with Fisheries Acts

Education

University degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or related field

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual looking for a new opportunity with a fantastic company? On behalf of our client, we are looking for candidates for an exciting Director/Senior Aquatics Scientist role with our client in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

The Director/Senior Aquatics Scientist will manage the planning and execution of freshwater and/or marine surveys, environmental permitting and monitoring projects and communication with clients and regulatory bodies. Additionally, they will analyze, interpret and incorporate field data into technical reports, permitting applications and tracking, environmental assessment and other associated documents, as well as lead field programs and support environmental fieldwork for baseline surveys and assessments. They will edit and review documents for accuracy and scientific integrity before they are sent to clients and regulators and provide constructive feedback on methodology and improve the quality of SOPs and scientific methods used by the team.

The successful candidate will have a university degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field along with at least 15 years of relevant experience. Previous experience with leading and overseeing freshwater and marine baseline studies and managing projects is required. Experience leading field surveys and aquatic baseline assessments are also required, as is familiarity with Fisheries Acts. Experience with designing and overseeing fish habitat offsetting and monitoring programs is required. Strong communication and the ability to write detailed technical reports are a must for this position. Travel will be required for this role to visit survey locations.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be involved with a great organization and who is a real go getter!

An excellent compensation package is offered, commensurate with experience.

Please note that only those candidates who fulfill the requirements will receive a response. Thanks!

Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, disability, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.