Fisheries & Aquatics Program Manager

Hatfield Consultants; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Earned Days Off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Relocation allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Hatfield Consultants, a Canadian environmental firm, seeks a permanent full-time Manager, Fisheries & Aquatics, to lead the EMA Group in North Vancouver, New Westminster, or Calgary. You will oversee teams of biologists, manage EMA projects, and guide client-focused strategy on permits, habitat restoration, and monitoring.

The role requires eight+ years in environmental consulting, strong leadership, and knowledge of federal/provincial laws. Hybrid work and relocation support are offered.

Qualifications

• Eight years or more of progressive work experience in an environmental consulting environment, including managing environmental projects at a senior level.
• Working knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislation.
• Analytical skills applicable to study design and statistical analysis of environmental data.
• Experience writing comprehensive technical reports.
• A valid Canadian driver’s license for the past three years and ability to be added to our third-party vehicle insurance provider.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage, and mentor teams of environmental specialists and technicians.
• Manage a portfolio of EMA Group projects.
• Provide clients with high quality, sound and strategic advice to navigate permitting requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and oversight on environmental protection, assessment, permitting, and habitat offsetting/restoration design.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to implement projects.
• Lead business development activities, including proposals and client negotiations.
• Act as the primary client contact on proposals and projects.
• Lead meetings with clients and regulators.
• Lead field programs, occasionally in remote locations.
• Manage and interpret complex environmental data.
• Prepare and submit technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality plans and regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Business development

Client engagement

Proposal development

Communication

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Professional designation (P.Biol, RPBio)

Job description

Hatfield Consultants, a Canadian environmental firm, seeks a permanent full-time Manager, Fisheries & Aquatics, to lead the EMA Group in North Vancouver, New Westminster, or Calgary. You will oversee teams of biologists, manage EMA projects, and guide client-focused strategy on permits, habitat restoration, and monitoring.

The role requires eight+ years in environmental consulting, strong leadership, and knowledge of federal/provincial laws. Hybrid work and relocation support are offered.