Senior Aquatic Biologist

Stantec; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Aquatic Biologist to manage fisheries-related tasks in Alberta. The role entails leading programs, overseeing fieldwork, and mentoring junior staff, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Fisheries and a minimum of 10 years' experience in the field. The position offers access to various benefits, including health plans and retirement savings options. The successful candidate will contribute to environmental project goals across Western Canada and be involved in business development activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a fisheries biologist with consulting experience.
• Registered Professional Biologist or Technologist accreditation required.
• Strong project management and senior technical review skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan and lead freshwater fisheries programs.
• Oversee field programs and deliver quality reports.
• Contribute to training and mentorship of junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Fisheries regulations knowledge

Field program development

Mentoring abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Fisheries

Graduate degree

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

We are currently seeking a talented and ambitious Senior Aquatic Biologist to grow our fisheries team based in one of our Stantec offices in either Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and leading fisheries related tasks and deliverables for projects in a variety of sectors (e.g., mining, oil and gas, power generation) across Western Canada and the Territories. The successful candidate will join our team of freshwater fisheries and aquatic biologists who value teamwork and will help shape our fisheries practice in the Prairies and Territories.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary resource and contact for clients
• Manage, plan and lead freshwater fisheries programs. (fish, fish habitat and water quality)
• Understand recent and existing practices and techniques for sampling and analysis of fisheries, habitat and water data from streams, rivers, and lakes
• Coordinate and oversee field programs
• Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work, and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget
• Provide senior review for a variety of reports
• Develop and maintain positive client and regulatory contacts
• Provide understanding of project goals and sound environmental project advise to clients
• Contribute to the professional development of junior and intermediate environmental staff through training, technical direction, and mentorship
• Contribute to proposals and other business development activities
• Serve as interdisciplinary liaison within Stantec
• Embrace and promote Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work
• Travel is required throughout Western Canada and the Territories for projects, client liaison and business development

Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong knowledge of federal and provincial fisheries regulations
• Experience in a variety of aquatic survey methods including fish community surveys, fish habitat assessments, and electrofishing
• Proven technical, communication, writing and organization skills
• Ability to maintain flexibility, meet deadlines in a dynamic environment, and work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience in developing field programs and methods to meet specific project objectives
• Experience in leading field crews in execution of fish and fish habitat field programs, and leading staff in data management, data analysis and report preparation
• Experience in HSSE guidelines for all work
• Experience in construction monitoring and environmental management planning
• Strong project management and senior technical review skills
• Experience in business development, working with and advising clients, and proposal writing
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
• Experience with mentoring and training environmental staff

Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Fisheries is required, graduate degree preferred.

Registered Professional Biologist or Technologist accreditation required.

Minimum of 10 years of experience as a fisheries biologist with consulting experience.

Knowledge of current provincial and federal government regulatory requirements and regulatory authorities (e.g., Canada Energy Regulator, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, etc.).

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay Transparency

Pay transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Primary Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.