Aquatic Biologist
HybridCalgary, Alberta, Canada or Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job Summary
Lead fish and fish habitat investigations following established protocols and act as a subject matter expert for provincial and federal regulatory submissions. Support efforts to obtain environmental approvals through regulatory liaison and provide advice on environmental management and compliance. Effectively manage projects, including subcontractors, progress, budget, schedule, and quality, while leading, developing, and mentoring junior biology professionals. Support business development by building client relationships and contributing to proposal pursuits. Maintain positive client relations and adhere to Health and Safety and Quality Management programs. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Biology or Environment, five to ten years of progressive environmental consulting experience, and registration as a Professional Biologist in Alberta or BC. Valid Class 5 Driver's License and clean Driver's Abstract required. Based in Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, or Edmonton.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, or Environment from an accredited college or university
- Five (5) to ten (10) plus years of relevant progressive environmental consulting experience including aquatic surveys, environmental impact assessment and permitting, and construction environmental management experience
- Registered (or eligible for registration) as a Professional Biologist in Alberta (PBio) or BC (RPBio)
- Familiarity and demonstrated experience with species detection survey protocols and environmental assessment processes in Saskatchewan and or Alberta
- Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor technical and professional staff at different levels of career development
- Ability and willingness to work independently on site, outside and in remote locations for periods of time, tolerating variable weather conditions
- Strong organizational skills, including effective management of multiple and conflicting priorities with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, in the context of work/life balance
- Knowledge of and experience with project management fundamentals including cost control, scope management, and scheduling
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of products
- Provide reliable, value-added service to our clients with continual improvement
- Contribute to a positive work environment, conducting oneself in a professional and ethical manner
- Must have valid Class 5 Driver's License and provide a clean Driver's Abstract
- Continued attention to safety and safe work environments, with a strong workplace safety orientation
- All applicants must be legally eligible to work for Clifton in Canada
Desired Qualifications
- Provide advice and guidance on environmental management as well as environmental compliance issues
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.