Intermediate Marine/Aquatic Scientist

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficient in policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment and under deadlines.
• Experience conducting and reviewing underwater video and conducting fish habitat assessments, sediment sampling, marine field programs, turbidity monitoring, and water quality surveys.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in the field.
• Ability to work on small boats and offshore vessels/platforms is required.
• Experience operating small boats is an asset.
• Availability for regular field work locally and throughout Atlantic Canada, and possibly beyond in remote locations for up to 14 days at a time (or at times longer) under a variety of conditions. Willingness to travel for project work, training and business development opportunities.
• Working knowledge of current provincial and federal government regulatory requirements, particularly with respect to marine and freshwater fish and fish habitat.
• Proven technical, communication, writing and organization skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and familiarity with basic database and statistical software packages.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Secondary experience with projects related to freshwater habitat, coastal engineering, and/or terrestrial assessments (e.g., vegetation, wildlife, birds, wetlands) is an asset.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor or graduate degree in marine/aquatic biology, marine/aquatic ecology, or a related discipline from a recognized university or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five years’ experience which may include a combination of post-graduate educational experience.
• Previous consulting experience is considered a strong asset for this role.

Work Environment

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. 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.

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