Senior Marine Biologist - Hybrid, Mentorship & Impact

Hatfield; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 77,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Relocation allowance

Earned Days Off (EDO) program

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Hatfield is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Marine Biologist to advance our team across coastal BC projects. You will lead client-focused projects, conduct marine surveys, manage data and reporting, and assist in permit applications.

The role offers hybrid work from North Vancouver or New Westminster with travel across Coastal BC. Ideal candidates have a BA/BSc in marine biology or ecology, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong scientific writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant marine biology or ecology experience.
• Experience in scientific writing and data collection for reports.
• Permits and regulatory experience in BC (e.g., Fisheries Act actions).
• Ability to manage concurrent projects, budgets, and deliverables.
• Professional designation and BC driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of small- to medium-sized projects with clients.
• Design and lead environmental surveys in BC marine environments.
• Coordinate data collection, QC, and report preparation.
• Draft technical reports with clear, concise language.
• Support BC/federal permit applications and documentation.
• Participate in business development and marketing events.
• Occasional hydroacoustic monitoring and marine mammal observation.

Skills

Marine biology

Scientific writing

Fieldwork

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in marine biology or ecology

Professional designation (RBTech/BiT/RPBio)

Tools

CAUS/occupational SCUBA

SVOP

MED A3

ROC-M

Job description

Hatfield is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Marine Biologist to advance our team across coastal BC projects. You will lead client-focused projects, conduct marine surveys, manage data and reporting, and assist in permit applications.

The role offers hybrid work from North Vancouver or New Westminster with travel across Coastal BC. Ideal candidates have a BA/BSc in marine biology or ecology, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong scientific writing and communication skills.