Intermediate Environmental Scientist / Biologist (Aquatics)
AJM Environmental Inc.
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Fast-paced and dynamic environment;
- A growing company where efforts are recognized;
- Ability to influence and learn about a variety of aspects of the environmental industry; and
- Great team and culture!
- Assist with or lead the design, planning and implementation of field programs;
- Conduct aquatic, wildlife, wetland and vegetation assessments in a safe, technically defensible, and efficient manner;
- Lead field crews and take ownership of crew safety including leading by example and mentoring junior staff on safety;
- Provide mentorship to junior staff while in field and office, passing on lessons learned and supporting in the development of their technical and non-technical skills;
- Analyze field data to develop management and mitigation recommendations;
- Write clearly and succinctly to convey environmental considerations and results to clients;
- Develop regulatory applications and liaise between regulators and clients when necessary;
- Support, and in some cases lead, business development efforts through formal (e.g., proposal writing) and informal (e.g., networking events) avenues;
- Maintain technical skills through formal and on-the-job opportunities; and
- Work independently, often outside of office hours, to meet challenging deadlines and client requests.
- A willingness to go the extra mile;
- A self-starter who thrives in a demanding environment working as part of a team;
- Ability to work independently with great communication skills;
- Ability to learn new technology (and have fun while doing so!);
- Minimum of B.Sc. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline;
- Registered, or ability to register as a Professional Biologist (or associated technologist) in Alberta and/or BC is preferred;
- Existing applicable technical and safety training certifications (e.g., Electrofishing Crew Leader, Swiftwater Rescue Training, Ice Rescue Training) will be considered an asset;
- A desire to get hands dirty in the field;
- Solid field identification and assessment skills, and a desire to continue to learn;
- Appropriate working knowledge of relevant provincial and federal legislation and policies;
- Strong technical writing skills;
- Ability to work remotely for extended periods;
- Ability to prioritize competing initiatives and deal with ambiguity;
- A strong track record in health and safety;
- A clean driving record; and
- Self-motivated, organized and entrepreneurial.
Alberta Society of Professional Biologists