Aquatics Specialist – Calgary

Hatfield Consultants; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Aquatics Specialist to join their Calgary team. This exciting role involves leading field surveys, conducting environmental assessments, and managing data for aquatic ecosystems. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic consulting environment and contribute to impactful projects across Alberta and British Columbia. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this firm offers a supportive workplace culture and opportunities for professional growth. If you have a love for the freshwater environment and a drive to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Friendly work culture

Hybrid working arrangements

Biweekly Earned Days Off

Matching group retirement plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Competitive vacation and special leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fisheries and aquatic resources monitoring.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and qualifications for Alberta and BC.

Responsibilities

• Lead aquatic baseline characterization and impact assessments.
• Compile and interpret environmental data for technical documents.

Skills

Aquatic field surveys

Environmental data analysis

Project management

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant field

Professional designation (e.g., P.Biol, RPBio)

Tools

Excel

R programming language

Job description

Location

Calgary, Alberta

About Hatfield

Hatfield is seeking a permanent full-time Aquatics Specialist, based out of our Calgary, Alberta office. The successful candidate will have a passion for the freshwater aquatic environment, possess technical expertise and experience in fisheries and aquatic resources monitoring and assessment, an understanding of environmental legislation, and a desire to lead field surveys within Alberta, British Columbia, and northern Canada.

Responsibilities

• Implementing aquatic baseline characterization and impact assessments, environmental effects monitoring, habitat assessment and quantification, and habitat offsetting and restoration planning in support of environmental assessment, monitoring, protection, and permitting projects.

• Leading field programs to assess fisheries and aquatic ecosystem health and integrity, including fish and fish habitat baseline surveys, mark-recapture surveys, species-at-risk assessments, and effectiveness monitoring of restoration/offsetting projects.

• Compiling, managing, and interpreting environmental data, and preparing technical documents and study designs.

• Providing technical assistance on proposal development, project scheduling, and budget management activities.

• Assisting the management of freshwater fisheries and aquatics components of projects in conformance with local, provincial, and federal environmental laws and regulations.

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree or higher in a relevant field of study.

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.

• Relevant professional designation (e.g., P.Biol, RPBio) or eligibility to apply.

• Working knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislation.

• Technical expertise leading aquatic field surveys.

• Valid Canadian driver’s license and appropriate qualifications for work in Alberta and British Columbia.

Other Assets/Skills

• Working in a dynamic consulting environment and within large multi-disciplinary teams.

• Field experience in PIT tagging, snorkel surveys, redd surveys, index netting, electrofishing, and passive entrapment capture techniques.

• Experience with salmonids.

• Analytical skills applicable to management and statistical analysis of environmental data, including familiarity with Excel and R programming language.

• Project management skills, including concise verbal and written communication, budget tracking, and proposal development.

What's In It For You?

• Friendly and down-to-earth work culture.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

• Biweekly Earned Days Off program.

• Matching group retirement plan.

• Comprehensive health insurance - medical/dental/vision coverage.

• Competitive vacation and special leave.

• Professional development.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity, irrespective of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability.

Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights, cultures, interests, and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve, and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV in confidence through the online form or email: [e-mail]. Please indicate “Aquatics Specialist” in your subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We extend an invitation to applicants of all levels to submit their candidacy for this role. Please be advised, that in the course of our assessment of your qualifications, we retain the right to adjust the seniority classification of the position accordingly.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.