Fisheries Biologist (Senior)

Associated Engineering (ONT) Ltd; Vernon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Fisheries Biologist to join their dynamic team in Vernon. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in environmental consulting, focusing on fisheries and aquatic ecology. You will design and implement programs, manage projects, and develop client relationships while contributing to the company's growth. The organization values sustainability and offers a collaborative culture that fosters professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in environmental science, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Extended health and dental coverage

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Matching company pension program

Parental leave top-up program

Fitness allowance

Professional development support

Social club activities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting required.
• Leadership and mentoring skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee studies and coordinate field surveys.
• Manage complex multi-disciplinary projects and liaise with clients.
• Prepare and review high quality technical reports and proposals.

Skills

Environmental Consulting

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Leadership Skills

Statistical Analysis

Field Assessment

Fish Population Assessment

Aquatic Ecology

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Biology

Professional Registration (R.P.Bio., P.Biol.)

Job description

Fisheries Biologist (Senior) - (BIO_FSH3)

Job Title: Fisheries Biologist (Senior)

Location: Vernon

Category: Fish, Wildlife & Ecosystems, Regulatory Authorizations

Job Type: Full-time

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 currently have an opening for a Senior Fisheries Biologist/Aquatic Scientist to join our team in Vernon. You have a scientific background in fisheries and aquatic ecology and the ability to support a growing environmental team in the Vernon office. 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 and our growing Vernon office provides many professional development and advancement opportunities for those with an aptitude for consulting.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Designing and overseeing studies and coordinating field surveys.
• Managing complex multi-disciplinary projects including their budgets and liaising with clients, colleagues, and contractors.
• Preparing and reviewing high quality technical reports and workplans for technical programs and writing winning proposals.
• Leading municipal, provincial and federal regulatory processes.
• Developing and managing relationships with industry, government and Indigenous clients.
• Contributing to the growth and scientific development of the company.
• Contributing to business development, including leading and assisting in proposal preparation, client contacts, and meetings.
• Training and mentoring junior and intermediate aquatics staff.

Job Requirements

What you will bring:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Biology, Fisheries or Aquatic Science.
• Professional registration (R.P.Bio., P.Biol.).
• Adaptability to a wide variety of work types and sizes.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Experience managing project tasks, budgets, and schedules to provide deliverables to clients.
• Experience writing winning cost proposals and workplans.
• Practical experience in fish population and aquatic ecology assessments, riparian assessments, offsetting and habitat design, stream channel processes, and streamflow and fish habitat interactions, EFN and eDNA.
• Experience in study design, field assessment, statistical analysis, and interpretation.
• Valid driver’s licence.

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 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.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 and is commensurate with experience relative to this position.

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.