Senior Marine Biologist

Stantec; Victoria; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable engineering and environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Marine Biologist to join their marine team in Canada. This role involves managing marine field programs, preparing regulatory applications, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Biology, at least 12 years of experience, and consulting experience, particularly in British Columbia. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health and dental plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience as a marine biologist, with experience in marine ecosystems in BC.
• Registered Professional Biologist accreditation required.
• Consulting Experience Is Required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and lead marine field programs.
• Prepare Fisheries Act authorization applications.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to junior staff.

Skills

Proven technical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

M.Sc. or PhD in Biology

Job description

Overview

Opportunity

We are actively seeking a talented and ambitious Senior Marine Biologist to join our marine team in Burnaby, BC. The successful candidate will work in a team environment and contribute to environmental impact assessments, environmental effects mitigation and monitoring programs, research projects and permitting. Depending on level of expertise, tasks may include conducting or planning field work, data analysis, report and proposal writing and reviewing, preparing and delivering presentations, and business development. The successful candidate will help shape our marine practice in BC and beyond.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and lead marine field programs (marine fish, marine mammals, intertidal, water and sediment quality)
• Prepare Fisheries Act authorization applications
• Contribute leadership to the group by providing supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to junior and intermediate staff
• Assemble, manage, and analyze large marine datasets or lead junior and intermediate staff to do so
• Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work, and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget
• Lead the pursuit of new business development opportunities by preparing proposals and building and maintaining positive client relationships
• Understand recent and existing practices and techniques for sampling and analysis of data from marine intertidal, subtidal and pelagic environments
• Embrace and promote Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven technical, communication, writing and organization skills.
• Familiarity with coastal marine ecology and knowledge of current provincial and federal government regulatory requirements.
• Required experience in: working in a collaborative team environment
• developing field programs and methods to meet specific project objectives
• preparing Fisheries Act authorization applications and environmental assessments federally and provincially, preferably in British Columbia
• leading field crews in the execution of marine field programs including developing health and safety protocols
• collecting, assembling and analyzing data (statistical experience is preferred)
• leading the preparation of complex, high-consequence technical reports, possibly multi-disciplinary
• leading proposals of varying sizing, contributing to large proposals
• business development through client relationships and / or technical expertise
• leading junior and intermediate staff in data management and report preparation
• Experience in some or all the following is an asset: developing habitat offset and restoration plans
• construction monitoring and environmental management planning
• working with and guiding clients
• Diverse and dynamic projects
• enjoying working on multi-disciplinary scopes of work

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology is required and a M.Sc. or PhD in Biology is preferred.
• Registered Professional Biologist accreditation required.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience as a marine biologist, with experience in marine ecosystems in BC.
• Consulting Experience Is Required.

Other types of training are assets: SVOP, MED training, marine first aid, dive certification (up to and including commercial diver).

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Fieldwork may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and / or variable sea conditions. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $104,000.00 - Max Salary $156,000.00
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $110,200.00 - Max Salary $165,400.00

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.

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.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby

Organization: 1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia-Burnaby BC

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 02 / 09 / 2025 03 : 09 : 39

Req ID: 1002088

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