Senior Environmental Coordinator (Fish & Aquatic Sciences)

BC Hydro; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BC Hydro as a Senior Environmental Coordinator to lead vital projects in fish and aquatic sciences. In this role, you will manage and support ecological studies, engage stakeholders, and ensure environmental compliance and effective mitigation strategies. Ideal for candidates with a strong background in fisheries biology and a passion for environmental management, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact within the organization.

Benefits

15 paid vacation days

Flexible work model

Training and development courses

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience in fisheries management and environmental assessment.
• Strong technical research and writing skills required.
• Must be eligible for designation as a professional Biologist.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fish and aquatic sciences portfolio including restoration and habitat programs.
• Critically review reports for scientific integrity.
• Engage with Indigenous groups regarding ecological impacts.

Skills

Project management

Scientific writing

Technical communication

Education

Graduate degree in environmental biology, ecology, or resource management

Job description

Senior Environmental Coordinator (Fish & Aquatic Sciences)

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Base pay range

CA$107,000.00 / yr - CA$135,300.00 / yr

Job Location : Burnaby, BC

Employment type : Permanent

Hours of work : Full-time (37.5 hrs / week)

No. of positions : 1

Closing date : June 11, 2025

About the job : What you’ll do

Reporting within BC Hydro’s Environment group, the Fish and Aquatic Sciences team requires an experienced professional with a background in fisheries biology, impact assessment, mitigation / compensation planning, structured decision making and facilitation. This person will work with BC Hydro staff, consultants, community stakeholders, regulatory agencies and First Nations to provide decision advice for project and operational activities related to high priority fish and aquatic issues.

The Fish and Aquatic Sciences team is responsible for designing and providing quality assurance for impact assessment and mitigation effectiveness studies associated with programs such as fish restoration, fish passage, species at risk, water quality, and specific project environmental management programs. The team provides advice to support operational and project decisions to mitigate / minimize impacts that may have regulatory, First Nations, operations, and / or social

implications.

The successful candidate will :

• Be a primary subject matter expert (SME) for fish and aquatic issues, with a critical recognition of environmental risks, business requirements, and opportunities.
• Manage a diverse Fish and Aquatics Sciences portfolio including fish and aquatic restoration, fish entrainment, river and reservoir stranding, total dissolved gas and habitat programs with responsibility for providing technical direction, resource planning, budget planning and contract management for activities within the portfolio.
• Lead and facilitate external committees that include multiple stakeholders representing a variety of interests with the objective of advancing and implementing program activities.
• Manage consultant contracts including developing terms of reference, evaluating proposals, overseeing budgets and deliverables to meet project timelines.
• Critically review reports and communications in consideration of scientific integrity, program scope, business requirements and audience.
• Engage and liaise with regulators on topics associated with the portfolio. This includes determining relevant regulatory requirements and developing and implementing programs required to address those requirements.
• Support engagement with Indigenous groups and other interested parties on potential effects of BC Hydro operations and projects, potential mitigation solutions, and the development of follow-up monitoring programs.
• Work with the Fish and Aquatics Sciences team and Water Program management team to strategize on program development, long term planning and employee performance assessment and management.
• Prepare synthesis reports, specific study reports, briefings, presentations and published works in support of Fish and Aquatic Sciences activities.
• Present program communications - including study results, decision recommendations, and program updates - to a wide audience - including public speaking events, executive meetings, regulatory and First Nations meetings, and municipal / government proceedings (including formal Environmental Assessment Board proceedings).

The successful candidate will have experience in the following key areas :

• Fisheries biology and management with emphasis on freshwater populations of resident species, preferably with

experience involving Pacific salmon in British Columbia.

• Scientific study design, particularly in the area of assessment and management of impacts of hydroelectric development on fish and aquatic ecosystems.
• Scientific writing, primary author for analytical reports, communications and recommendation memos, and publications.
• Design and implementation of mitigation programs, with emphasis on those relating to the effects of hydroelectric developments on fish and fish habitat, including the productivity of aquatic and riparian ecosystems.
• Project and contract management, quality assurance, employee management.
• Working with regulators and First Nation organizations to facilitate partnerships and agreements.
• Environmental assessment, Federal and Provincial regulatory processes, regional or land use planning.

What you bring

• A graduate degree relevant to environmental biology, ecology, engineering, or resource management (or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience). Must be eligible for designation as a professional Biologist in the College of Applied Biology.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant subject matter experience, which may include : fisheries assessment and

management with specific reference to construction and / or operation of hydroelectric developments, environmental mitigation program design and implementation, environmental monitoring program design and implementation, federal and provincial environmental assessments and current practice.

• Other relevant experience may include : water quality and aquatic productivity assessments, hydraulic modelling, fish population modelling, project management, contract management, First Nations consultation, public consultation.
• Technical skills and experience may include : specialized software skills (i.e. database management, statistical analysis), regulatory permitting, contract management, field operations, technical writing and editing.
• Must be available for travel.
• Strong technical communication, research, writing and editing skills.
• A valid driver's license with no restrictions.

What we offer

• A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• Flexible work model, depending on your role type
• Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com / benefits.

What else you should know

• Please note this is a Full-Time Permanent (FTR) P3 M&P opportunity with the team based at our Edmonds location in Burnaby, BC.
• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License in good standing.
• Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.
• As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to take a written test / assessment or do a presentation.

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https : / / app.bchydro.com / careers / current_opp.html or click ‘Apply’

On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable.

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