Senior Aquatic Scientist – Hybrid Field Leader

Trinity Consultants Canada; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Trinity Consultants Canada is seeking a Senior Aquatic Scientist to join the Water & Ecology team. The role combines field work, data analysis, and reporting across mining sites nationwide, with a hybrid work arrangement from one of our Canadian offices.

You will lead aquatic studies, design field programs, analyze water, sediment, and biota data, and prepare technical reports, while collaborating with clients and regulators to deliver robust environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in environmental science (M.Sc. or Ph.D.).
• 8+ years of relevant work experience, including assessing the effects of inorganic contaminants on aquatic systems, impact processes, sampling design, and interpretation of aquatic environmental data.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills, with strong attention to detail and excellent writing skills.
• Experience in aquatic sampling and data analysis, including knowledge of software applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, and statistical packages.
• Experience in project management and client relationship building.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.
• Registration as a professional biologist in BC and/or Alberta is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting aquatic environmental studies, predominantly at mine sites located across Canada.
• Designing and implementing aquatic field programs.
• Organizing, analyzing, and interpreting water, sediment, benthic invertebrate, and fish/fish habitat data.
• Preparing interpretive reports based on aquatic environmental study findings.
• Participating in technical meetings with clients, regulators, and other project partners.
• Participating in the preparation of proposals for new work.

Job description

Trinity Consultants Canada is seeking a Senior Aquatic Scientist to join the Water & Ecology team. The role combines field work, data analysis, and reporting across mining sites nationwide, with a hybrid work arrangement from one of our Canadian offices.

You will lead aquatic studies, design field programs, analyze water, sediment, and biota data, and prepare technical reports, while collaborating with clients and regulators to deliver robust environmental solutions.