Senior Water Quality Specialist or Ecotoxicologist

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Excellent understanding of federal and provincial water and sediment quality guidelines, legislation and regulations.

Experience in:

• development and implementation of field programs and methods to meet specific project objectives.
• leading field crews for water quality programs
• implementing quality control and quality assurance procedures during sample collection and data analysis
• developing health and safety protocols for field programs
• managing and analyzing data (statistical experience is an asset)
• writing clear, concise and accurate technical reports, environmental assessments and other industry documents
• Experience conducting environmental effects assessments and/or environmental effects monitoring programs is preferred.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in one of the relevant environmental sciences (e.g., toxicology, biology, chemistry) and a minimum of seven year’s work experience or a Master’s degree and a minimum of five year’s work experience.
• Registration, or ability to register within one year, with the British Columbia College of Applied Biology is required. Professional designations from other organizations with reciprocal agreements with BC are also acceptable (e.g., P.Biol from Alberta).
• If you have more experience than outlined in this job posting, we encourage you to apply. We are open to more senior candidates.
• The successful candidate will be required to primarily work in a typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Seasonal field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather and rough terrain, and requirements to lift 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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