Aquatic Ecologist (Intermediate to Senior)

We are SLR Consulting (Canada) an 800 team of advisory environmental/engineering and regulatory professionals across Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Aquatic Ecologist (Intermediate to Senior) you will play an important role on an established and growing team of professionals in SLRs Ecology and Biodiversity this role you will support work on mining and other infrastructure projects by providing technical expertise in surface water quality aquatic assessments and project management and coordination.

Role

You will take on the full scope of project management responsibilities including proposal design and ongoing coordination. Youll also take on mentorship and leadership responsibilities with our junior team members as well as field data collection report writing and client Indigenous and stakeholder communication. Your role will include supporting existing large infrastructure projects at SLR as well as leading and developing new opportunities within British Columbia for future development infrastructure and mining projects.

Well look to you to bring in-depth knowledge and interest in aquatic ecology with strengths in surface water quality investigations and assessments benthic studies environmental and compliance assessment and monitoring environmental permitting and client liaison within federal provincial and municipal regulatory frameworks.

This is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a growing team - so if youre entrepreneurial at heart excited about growth and ready to be given the space to really shine at what youre good at youll excel with us.

Responsibilities:

• Project leadership and management: lead the full project lifecycle including proposals scope development scheduling budgeting resourcing and delivery. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage project risks timelines and deliverables.

• Aquatic field program leadership: plan and lead aquatic field programs using recognized protocols including water and sediment quality sampling related to fisheries and hydrology assessments benthic invertebrate studies and periphyton studies often in remote locations.

• Data analysis and reporting: analyze and interpret field data using statistical software and synthesize results into high-quality technical reports. Assist in preparing baseline reports environmental assessments and environmental management plans that meet regulatory and client expectations.

• Regulatory compliance: navigate federal provincial and municipal regulatory frameworks. Support environmental permitting compliance monitoring and regulatory submissions ensuring projects meet applicable legislative and permit requirements.

• Team mentorship: mentor junior staff and field teams through technical guidance review and coaching while promoting safe efficient and high-quality field operations.

• Client and stakeholder communication: liaise between clients stakeholders and senior team members to ensure compliance and project objectives are met.

• Business and practice growth: Support the development of new opportunities and long-term client relationships helping to grow SLRs aquatic ecology presence across British Columbia.

Working @ SLR

With us there is no doubt youll 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 theyll tell you thats 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.

Heres what else youll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits vacation and a suite of wellness initiatives.

• The salary range for this position is $80000 - $120000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education professional designation experience internal parity and location.

• Full-time permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications/Education/Memberships:

• Bachelors degree in Biology Ecology or Natural Sciences. Masters degree is considered an asset.

• 7 to 10 years of experience in ecological sciences with at least 3 years in consulting.

• Registered or eligible to be registered as an RPBio.

• Experience in surface water and sediment quality investigations and assessments benthic and periphyton studies and project management and coordination.

• Strong knowledge of aquatic field protocols including scientific study design and implementation. CABIN and electrofishing certification is considered an asset.

• Experience supporting environmental assessment monitoring and oversight of large infrastructure projects. Specific experience in the mining sector is an asset.

• Proficiency in database management (e.g. EQuIS) statistical data analysis and ecological data interpretation.

• Excellent technical writing reporting and research skills including experience conducting technical reviews.

• Experience in natural resource assessments and inventories environmental assessment and working in multi-disciplinary teams.

• Experience navigating permitting and authorization processes related to Canadian federal provincial and regional legislation and policies.

• Demonstrated project coordination and management skills including project planning schedule and budget preparation project implementation and the ability to produce deliverables on time.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to interact with senior level staff other technical disciplines Indigenous groups and clients.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy in British Columbia. Locations include Vancouver Victoria Kamloops and Kelowna (other locations in British Columbia will be considered).

Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen assess or select applicants.

SLR strivesto build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women visible minorities Indigenouspeoples people identifying as 2SLGBTQIveteransand people with disabilities.