Fisheries Biologist

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Job Title

Fisheries Biologist

Location

Vernon

Category

Environmental Assessment & Planning, Fish, Wildlife & Ecosystems, Regulatory Authorizations

Job Type

About Us

Associated Environmental Consultants is part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies. We provide a wide range of environmental consulting services to a client base that is well diversified between public and private sectors. Our environmental science and management services are well integrated with those of our engineering colleagues, providing opportunities to work with talented people across disciplines and throughout western and northern Canada.

We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business.

Recognizing our excellence and dedication to staff, we have been one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008. We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.

We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices. If you have what it takes, we want you to join us!

Job Description

We are currently searching for an Intermediate Fisheries Biologist/Aquatic Scientist to join our team in Vernon. This role requires a scientific background in fisheries and aquatic ecology and the ability to support a growing environmental team, to be based in our Vernon office, and support our wider, BC and Northern Division. The position involves program design and implementation, project management, and client and business development. You will tackle a wide variety of environmental work primarily on local and regional infrastructure engineering projects through all project phases, including occasional travel and remote work.

We offer a culture that promotes entrepreneurial spirit within the stability of a well-established company. Our growing Vernon office provides many professional development and advancement opportunities for those with an aptitude for consulting.

Responsibilities

• Completing assessments and coordinating field surveys.
• Supporting complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Preparing high-quality technical reports and work plans for technical programs and supporting the preparation of winning proposals.
• Knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal regulatory processes and requirements.
• Contributing to business development, including assisting in proposal preparation, client contacts, and meetings.
• Training and mentoring junior staff.

Job Requirements

What you will bring:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Biology, Fisheries, or Aquatic Science.
• Preference given to individuals with a professional designation (R.P.Bio., P.Biol., R.B.Tech.).
• Adaptability to a wide variety of work types and sizes.
• Experience maintaining client relationships, communicating with agencies and community members.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting, with demonstrated experience working collaboratively in teams and delivering tasks.
• Practical experience in fish habitat and riparian assessments, salvage, auditing, offsetting and habitat design support, stream channel processes, and streamflow and fish habitat interactions.
• Strong time management and organizational ability.
• Ability to follow directions, take initiative and work in a team.
• Valid driver’s licence.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $100,000 and is commensurate with experience relative to this position.

What we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including extended health, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, matching company pension program and a parental leave top-up program.
• Culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
• Work environment that focuses on your health, safety, and overall wellness, including BC Safe Companies certification, fitness allowance, and local wellness activities.
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events (including our biennial company-wide Olympics), lunch-and-learns, and community support initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.