Senior Aquatic Resource Specialist, Environment and Sustainability

Hatch Ltd.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company committed to positive change as a Senior Aquatic Resource Specialist. You will leverage your expertise in fisheries and aquatic science to lead projects that benefit local communities and habitats. Collaborating with diverse teams, you will drive innovative solutions in environmental consulting, focusing on sustainability in mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future while working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values your contributions and career growth.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of experience in fisheries and aquatics on major projects.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the environmental consulting practice focused on fisheries.
• Coordinate key environmental deliverables for clients and projects.

Skills

Fisheries and Aquatic Science

Business Development

Environmental Impact Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

Post-secondary education in aquatic environmental sciences

Marine or aquatic biology

Job description

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Senior Aquatic Resource Specialist, Environment and Sustainability

Date: May 9, 2025

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:94270

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise inmining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Environmental Services Group (ESG) provides our clients with expertise in climate change , environmental assessment & management, noise & vibration, social impact management, sustainable development design, and water resources. With your help, we can build extraordinary things that co-exist, and benefit local communities and habitats.

Full-time position located in Mississauga, Niagara Falls, Sudbury, or Thunder Bay

We are passionately committed to making the world a better place through positive change. We believe in exceptional ideas delivered with exceptional service. As one of the largest Canadian employee-owned engineering and professional services firms, Hatch is uniquely positioned to offer opportunities ranging from focused technical scopes to leading critical programs for mega projects.

Team: We foster a collaborative team culture where everyone’s ideas are welcomed, are valued, and contribute to our collective success. We are entrepreneurs with a technical soul. We believe in engaging great people who make a difference.

The Role: Your knowledge and expertise in fisheries and aquatic science is critical for successful project delivery. In a practice that is growing, you will be part of Hatch’s global Environment and Sustainability practice, leading the management of some of our key client relationships and exercising your business development skills. We collaborate and partner with clients, communities, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and Hatch’s engineering teams to solve our client’s most challenging problems. The opportunity is unique: Hatch’s wealth of technical engineering expertise combined with exceptional environmental expertise allows for innovative solutions to the most complex project challenges.

Your future manager: A people-focused leader, she is committed to ensuring each team member is both supported and challenged to grow and develop. She cares about your career progression and nothing pleases her more than when we are able to perfectly match the right business opportunity with the right individual.

Your challenges with us!

• Lead and grow the revenue and profit of our existing environmental consulting practice with a focus on fisheries and aquatics.
• Lead teams to deliver successful projects requiring DFO Fisheries Act Authorizations, offsetting planning, design, and implementation, Canadian Navigable Waters Act applications, and permit applications under the Conservation Authorities Act.
• Identify and develop environment and sustainability related business opportunities with clients and companies working in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
• Provide leadership, technical direction, peer review and advice within our existing environmental consulting practice, focusing on fisheries and aquatics.
• Coordinate key environmental deliverables on behalf of clients and projects.
• Provide technical and quality review for client deliverables.
• Participate in resource planning and mentorship and leadership of project teams.
• Work collaboratively with integrated, multidisciplinary teams, liaising with and supporting global peers.
• Recruit and develop Hatch’s next generation of environmental leaders.

Your profile:

• Post-secondary education in aquatic environmental sciences, marine or aquatic biology, and/or a related discipline.
• 10-15+ years of experience in managing and delivering fisheries and aquatics scopes on major mining, energy, and/or infrastructure projects.
• In-depth understanding of fisheries and aquatics impact assessment, permitting, and regulatory requirements across Canada and within Ontario. As a global firm, experience in other jurisdictions would be a great asset!
• Hold or eligible to hold CAN-CISEC and MTO RAQs certification
• Demonstrated business development and client engagement experience.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire environmental teams, collaborate with peers and integrate with engineering teams.
• Experience working on major EPCM projects.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally as work requires.
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit with a focus on technical quality.
• Skilled at managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Clear communication style with the ability to plan, lead, and deliver best in class, high quality deliverables.

With us, you will change the world of tomorrow!

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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