Aquatic Ecologist Jobs

Job Title Aquatic Ecologist

Vacancy No VN2877

Employment Type Permanent

Contract Type Full-Time

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• Collaborative and engaged “One Team” environment
• Based in Calgary, Alberta, with flexible work options available
• Experience as an Ecologist in the environmental consulting industry, with an aquatic focus
• Valid driver’s license required for travel to job sites/clients
• High profile field work across Canada with project coordination/management opportunities

We’re SLR, a global consulting firm delivering over 30 technical disciplines around the world to help our clients reach their environmental and sustainability goals. With over 25 years of experience, our ambition is to be recognized as a global leader in environmental and advisory solutions.

As our new Aquatic Ecologist, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Working closely with senior team members, you’ll prepare health and safety plans, provide input on sampling designs, coordinate field events, conduct the full scope of aquatic field work programs (including fish and fish habitat assessments, benthic invertebrate sampling, surface water quality/quantity), data management and analysis, and technical report preparation. You’ll also take on mentorship and leadership responsibilities with other SLR team members.

We’ll look to you to bring in-depth knowledge and interest in aquatic ecology, with strengths in baseline and impact assessments within provincial and federal regulatory frameworks.

This is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a growing team - so if you’re looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level, excited about professional growth, and ready to be given the space to really shine at what you’re good at, you’ll excel with us.

Key Responsibilities

You will also:

• Identify potential impacts to aquatic ecosystems resulting from land use changes, and recommend suitable mitigation to avoid and / or reduce potential impacts
• Analyze and interpret data, and prepare aquatic technical reports
• Lead the execution of field programs
• Collect and synthesize scientific literature, existing data sets and secondary source material for technical reports, proposals, and meetings
• Assist in the development, management, and maintenance of complex technical projects involving client portfolios, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Build and maintain good working relationships with subconsultants and contractors
• Provide leadership, support, and training to junior staff
• Provide technical expertise to other technical disciplines within SLR

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll continue to grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Comprehensive benefit plan and a suite of wellness initiatives
• Competitive compensation plan and minimum 3 weeks vacation
• A caring and close-knit team culture, dedicated to supporting your work and keeping you connected
• Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available (core hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm)
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications:

• Ability to work in the field, including remote locations – valid driver’s license required
• Field coordination and time management skills including planning and scheduling and the ability to produce deliverables on time
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with senior level staff, other technical disciplines and clients
• Experience navigating permitting and authorization processes related to Canadian federal, provincial, and regional legislation and policies
• Degree (B.Sc.), in Biology, Ecology or Natural Sciences (M.Sc. is considered an asset)
• Experience in database management, statistical data analysis, and interpretation
• Backpack electrofishing certification required and CABIN considered an asset
• 4+ years of experience as an Ecologist/Biologist in the environmental consulting industry, with a specialization in aquatics
• Excellent research skills and experience with report writing
• Registration as a Professional Biologist in BC (RPBio) and AB (P.Biol) are required
• In-depth knowledge and experience with the scientific study, design, and implementation of aquatic field protocols

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Country Canada

Office Calgary