Senior Aquatic Biologist

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven technical, communication, writing and organization skills.
• Ability to maintain flexibility, meet deadlines in a dynamic environment, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in developing field programs and methods to meet specific project objectives.
• Experience in leading field crews in execution of fish and fish habitat field programs, and leading staff in data management, data analysis and report preparation.
• Experience in HSSE guidelines for all work.
• Experience in construction monitoring and environmental management planning.
• Strong project management and senior technical review skills.
• Experience in business development, working with and advising clients, and proposal writing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience with mentoring and training environmental staff.

Education and Experience 

A Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Fisheries is required, graduate degree preferred.

Registration, or ability to register, with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists is required. 

Minimum of 10 years of experience as a fisheries biologist with consulting experience.

Knowledge of current provincial and federal government regulatory requirements and regulatory authorities. (e.g., Canada Energy Regulator, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, etc.). 

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Stantec is proud to offer a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to work from one of our Alberta offices and your home office may be considered. 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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