Intermediate or Senior Marine Biologist

Stantec; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Marine Biologist to join their aquatics team in British Columbia. The role involves leading environmental assessments, managing field programs, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a strong background in marine ecology and regulatory requirements. This position offers a flexible work environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact on marine practices in BC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a marine biologist, 10+ years preferred.
• Current Registered Professional Biologist accreditation required.
• Consulting experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare complex assessment and permitting documents.
• Manage marine field programs and analyze large marine datasets.
• Develop proposals and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

M.Sc. or PhD in Biology

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities we support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

We are actively seeking a talented Intermediate or Senior Marine Biologist to join our aquatics team in British Columbia. Ideally located in the lower mainland, Vancouver Island or Terrace region, the successful candidate will work in a team environment leading or contributing to environmental impact assessments, environmental effects mitigation and monitoring programs, research projects and permitting (e.g. under the Fisheries Act or Environmental Management Act). Depending on level of expertise (intermediate or senior level), tasks may include writing and reviewing proposals and reports, planning or conducting field work, preparing and delivering presentations, and business development. The successful candidate will help shape our marine practice in BC and beyond.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and/or prepare complex assessment and permitting documents (e.g., Fisheries Act authorization applications, Waste Discharge Authorization applications, Disposal at Sea applications, Environmental Assessment technical chapters)
• Contribute leadership to the group by providing supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to junior and intermediate staff
• Manage, plan, and lead marine field programs (e.g., marine fish, marine mammals, intertidal diversity, water and sediment quality)
• Assemble, manage, and analyze large marine datasets
• Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work, and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget
• Lead the pursuit of new business development opportunities by preparing proposals and building and maintaining positive client relationships
• Understand recent and existing practices and techniques for sampling and analysis of data from marine intertidal, subtidal and pelagic environments
• Embrace and promote Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work
• A people leadership position may be available based on interest and qualifications, but is not a requirement for this position

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven technical, communication, writing and organization skills
• Familiarity with coastal marine ecology and knowledge of current provincial and federal government regulatory requirements
• Required experience in:
  • Working in a collaborative team environment
  • Developing field programs and methods to meet specific project objectives
  • Preparing Fisheries Act authorization applications with offsetting plans
  • Preparing environmental assessment technical chapters federally and provincially, preferably in British Columbia
  • Leading field crews in the execution of marine field programs including developing health and safety protocols
  • Collecting, managing, and analyzing data (statistical experience is preferred)
  • Leading the preparation of complex, high-consequence technical reports, possibly multi-disciplinary
  • Leading proposals of varying sizes, contributing to large proposals
  • Business development through client relationships and/or technical expertise
  • Leading junior and intermediate staff in data management and report preparation
• Experience in any of the following is an asset:
  • Developing habitat offset and restoration plans
  • Designing and conducting underwater acoustic monitoring programs
  • Construction monitoring and environmental management planning, including underwater noise
  • Occupational Diver Certification (30 m) issued by the Diver Certification Board of Canada (“commercial certification”)
  • Developing field study protocols for and deploying remote operated vehicles
  • Coastal resiliency and climate change adaptation

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Biology is required and a M.Sc. or PhD in Biology is preferred.

Current Registered Professional Biologist accreditation with the College of Applied Biology is required.

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a marine biologist, 10 or more years preferred, with experience in marine ecosystems in British Columbia.

Consulting experience is required.

Other types of safety training are assets: SVOP, MED training, marine first aid.

Work Environment

Stantec British Columbia's standard work week is 37.5 hours. This position is eligible for overtime in the office and field for hours worked in accordance with British Columbia's labour laws. Our typical office environment involves working with computers and remaining relatively sedentary. Stantec offers a flexible work arrangement for desk-based tasks including working from Stantec office locations, working from home, or a mix depending on the situation. Fieldwork may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and/or variable sea conditions.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Additional Information

• Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):
• Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)
• Min Pay Range: Lower Mainland $92,600/BC Other Areas $87,400
• Max Pay Range: Lower Mainland $138,900/BC Other Areas $131,000
• Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.