Senior Marine Biologist

Stantec

  • Burnaby, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job description:Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.Your OpportunityWe are actively seeking a talented and ambitious Senior Marine Biologist to join our marine team in our Burnaby, BC office. 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 ResponsibilitiesManage, plan, and lead marine field programs (marine fish, marine mammals, intertidal, water and sediment quality)Prepare Fisheries Act authorization applicationsContribute leadership to the group by providing supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to junior and intermediate staffAssemble, manage, and analyze large marine datasets or lead junior and intermediate staff to do soManage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work, and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budgetLead the pursuit of new business development opportunities by preparing proposals and building and maintaining positive client relationshipsUnderstand recent and existing practices and techniques for sampling and analysis of data from marine intertidal, subtidal and pelagic environmentsEmbrace and promote Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all workYour Capabilities and CredentialsProven 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 environmentdeveloping field programs and methods to meet specific project objectivespreparing Fisheries Act authorization applications and environmental assessments federally and provincially, preferably in British Columbialeading field crews in the execution of marine field programs including developing health and safety protocolscollecting, assembling and analyzing data (statistical experience is preferred)leading the preparation of complex, high-consequence technical reports, possibly multi-disciplinaryleading proposals of varying sizing, contributing to large proposalsbusiness development through client relationships and/or technical expertiseleading junior and intermediate staff in data management and report preparationExperience in some or all the following is an asset: - developing habitat offset and restoration plansconstruction monitoring and environmental management planningworking with and guiding clientsdiverse and dynamic projectsenjoying working on multi-disciplinary scopes of workQualificationsEducation and ExperienceBachelor’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.Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.About StantecStantec 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
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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