Marine Environmental Specialist - Victoria, BC

Hatfield Consultants; Victoria; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO)

Matching retirement plan

Competitive vacation and special leave

Job summary

Hatfield Consultants in Victoria, BC, is seeking a Marine Environmental Specialist. The role involves environmental surveys, monitoring, and coastal planning across Western Canada, with a remote Victoria office and a potential to travel. A valid driver’s license and a vehicle are required.

Qualified candidates will have a BSc/BA in marine biology or ecology, 3+ years in marine environmental consulting, and strong writing/data analysis skills. A professional certification is an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marine biology or ecology or equivalent for BC work
• Minimum 3+ years of marine environmental consulting experience
• Experience in scientific writing, data collection and analysis, and relevant field techniques
• Training or courses in data analysis, environmental assessments and BC permitting
• Valid Canadian driver’s license for past 3 years and ability to drive a pickup
• Professional certification (RBTech/BiT/RPBio, AAg/PAg, EPt/EP) or ability to obtain is an asset

Responsibilities

• Participate in environmental surveys and monitoring focused on marine and near shore ecology
• Work on marine and coastal planning infrastructure projects
• Assist in data collection, entry, quality control, analysis, and interpretation for technical reports
• Prepare permit applications and environmental compliance documentation
• Engage with marine and management teams on projects and contribute technical inputs

Skills

Marine ecology

Scientific writing

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

BSc/BA in marine biology or ecology

Tools

Data collection/analysis

Job description

• Victoria, British Columbia

Location:
Victoria, BC

About Hatfield

Hatfield has been proudly serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top SME Employers in 2024. With 250 team members and growing, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield, you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.

The Marine Environmental Specialist role presents a tremendous career growth opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing development of our team and will receive excellent mentorship from experienced environmental professionals. The ideal candidate will have a marine ecology or biology background. Project assignments will cross several industry sectors (e.g., marine and coastal restoration and development, infrastructure, tunnelling, renewable energy, ports and terminals, etc.). This position will be based out of a remote Victoria office and may require travel throughout Western Canada. A vehicle is required.

Responsibilities:

• Participation in environmental surveys and monitoring studies, focusing on marine and near shore ecology, fish and fish habitat (e.g., saltmarsh, eelgrass, kelp), water and sediment quality, benthic invertebrate communities or other related elements of the marine environment.
• Working typically on marine and coastal planning infrastructure projects.
• Assist in data collection, entry, quality control, analysis, and interpretation for preparing technical reports.
• Preparation of permit applications.
• Environmental compliance documentation, including inspections and audits.
• Literature and data review, collation, and communication of review/research to peers.
• Assist with project management responsibilities including the coordination of equipment, personnel, and proposal preparation.
• Engage with marine and management teams on a variety of projects and contribute technical inputs to project planning and assessments.

Education and Experience:

• Completed BSc or BA in marine biology or ecology, or equivalent with appropriate qualifications for work in BC.
• Minimum 3+ years of marine environmental consulting experience.
• Experience in scientific writing, scientific data collection and analysis, and relevant field techniques.
• Training or courses relating to data analysis, environmental assessments and permitting in BC.
• A valid Canadian driver’s license for the past three years, experience driving a pickup truck and the ability to meet the requirements for our third party automobile insurance policy.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., RBTech/BiT/RPBio, AAg/PAg, EPt/EP, etc.) or ability to obtain is an asset.

Other Assets/Skills:

• Ability to work within diverse teams and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability and interest to undertake fieldwork, in a range of weather conditions, including potentially working in remote locations.
• Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and the willingness to potentially work additional or non-standard hours.
• Excellent communication (verbal and technical writing) skills and time management.
• Attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of adherence to standard operating procedures and data collection, management, and analysis standards.
• A focus on health, safety and quality.
• An understanding of environmental legislation, regulations, permitting processes, guidance documents and Best Management Practices in BC.
• Other experience or interests that would be an asset include:
• strong identification skills of BC marine flora and fauna;
• boat driving experience (on rivers and ocean), particularly around southern BC;
• experience trailering a boat;
• CAUS or occupational SCUBA (or ability to easily obtain) and scientific diving experience;
• hydroacoustic monitoring;
• marine fish and fish habitat assessments;
• sediment and water quality sampling; and
• environmental effects monitoring and reporting.

What's In It For You?

• Friendly and down-to-earth work culture
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO) program
• Matching group retirement plan
• Competitive vacation and special leave
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities

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.

Salary range: $64k - $76k. To ensure we attract the best candidate, Hatfield will adjust the seniority of the role and level of compensation, aligned with the candidate’s suitability and experience.

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.