Aquatics Specialist - Fort McMurray
Aquatics Specialist - Fort McMurray
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Job Description
Location
Fort McMurray AB
About Hatfield
Hatfield a proudly Canadian company has been serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one of Canadas Top SME Employers in 2024. With 250 team members and growing Hatfield provides highquality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.
Hatfield is seeking a permanent fulltime experienced and technically focused Aquatics Environmental Specialist to become part our dynamic Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (EMA) team in Fort McMurray Alberta. The successful candidate will provide technical support and assistance for the environmental permitting assessment and monitoring of industrial projects in Alberta. Duties will consist of organizing and implementing required environmental assessment and monitoring programs including study design statistical analysis and reporting and ensuring environmental compliance of project activities with all relevant local provincial and federal environmental regulations. The successful candidate will possess scientific expertise and experience in effects monitoring and assessment within aquatic ecosystems including fish populations and fish health.
Responsibilities
Implement aquatic baseline characterization and impact assessments environmental effects monitoring habitat assessment and quantification and habitat offsetting and restoration planning in support of environmental assessment monitoring protection and permitting projects.
Lead field programs in the assessment of fisheries and aquatic ecosystem health occasionally in remote locations.
Provide technical assistance on proposal development project scheduling and budget management activities.
Compile manage and interpret environmental data.
Prepare and submit technical reports.
Ensure compliance with Hatfields Health and Safety Management Plan the law and client health and safety protocols as well as compliance with Hatfields Quality Management Plan and external requirements and regulations.
Education and Experience
Undergraduate degree or higher in a relevant field of study.
Five years or more of progressive work experience implementing environmental studies.
Leading field studies including fish and fish habitat assessments water and sediment quality sampling and/or lower trophic (i.e. benthic invertebrates and plankton) sampling.
Working knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislation.
Analytical skills applicable to study design and statistical analysis of environmental data.
Experience writing comprehensive technical reports.
A valid Canadian drivers license and experience driving a pickup truck.
Other Assets/Skills
Experience working in a dynamic consulting environment within large multidisciplinary teams.
Relevant professional designation (e.g. P.Biol RPBio) or eligibility to apply.
Oil sands site experience.
Whats In It For You
Friendly and downtoearth work culture
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Biweekly Earned Days Off program
Matching group retirement plan
Comprehensive health insurance medical/dental/vision coverage
Competitive vacation and special leave package
Professional development and training opportunities
Relocation allowance
Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging
Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity inclusiveness and diversity irrespective of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression or disability.
Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights cultures interests and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.
How to Apply
To apply please submit your CV in confidence through the online form or email:. Please indicate Aquatics Specialist Fort McMurray in your subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We an invitation to applicants of all levels to submit their candidacy for this role. Please be advised that in the course of our assessment of your qualifications we retain the right to adjust the seniority classification of the position accordingly.
Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
