Marine Environmental TechnicianSpecialist

About Hatfield

Hatfield has been proudly 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 high-quality 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.

Our work culture focuses on scientific excellence professional development and providing flexible workarrangementsincludinghybridoptionsand earned Fridays addition we have a flat organizational structure and a friendly accessible and down-to-earth management team thattruly caresabout employee career progression.

TheMarineTechnicianrolepresents a tremendous career growth opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing development of our team and will receive excellent mentorship from experienced environmental professionals. The ideal candidate will have amarineecologyorbiologybackground. Project assignments will cross several industry sectors ( coastalrestoration anddevelopment infrastructuretunnelling renewable energyportsand terminalsetc.). This position will be based out of HatfieldsNorth Vancouveroffice and may require travel throughout Western Canada.

Responsibilities

• Participation inenvironmental surveysandmonitoringstudies focusing on marine ecologyfishand fish habitat(e.g. saltmarsh eelgrass kelp) waterandsediment quality benthic invertebratecommunitiesor other related elements of the marine environment.

• Working as an Environmental Monitor typically on marine related construction projects.

• Assistin datacollectionentryquality controlanalysisand interpretation for report preparation.

• Preparation of permit applications and associated documentation.

• Literature and data reviewcollationand communication ofreview/researchto peers.

• Engage with marine and management teams on a variety of projects.

Education and Experience

• Completed BSc or BA in marinebiology or ecology or equivalent withappropriate qualificationsfor work in BC.

• 1 years of relevant work experience.

• Experienceinscientific writingscientific datacollectionandrelevant field techniques.

• Training or courses relating todata analysisenvironmental assessmentsandpermitting in BC.

• A valid Canadian drivers license for the past three years experience driving a pickup truck and the ability to meet the requirements for ourthird partyautomobile insurance policy.

• Relevant professional certification ( or ability to obtain is an asset.

Other Assets/Skills

• Ability to work within diverse teams andmaintaina positive attitude.

• Ability and interest to undertake extensive fieldwork in a range of weather conditions including potentially working in remote locations.

• Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and the willingness to potentially workadditionalor non-standard hours.

• Excellent communication (verbal and technical writing) skills and time management.

• Attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of adherence to standard operating procedures and data collection management and analysis standards.

• A focus on healthsafetyand quality.

• Anunderstanding of environmental legislation regulationspermittingprocesses guidancedocumentsand Best Management Practices in BC.

• Other experience or interests that would be an asset include:

• strong identification skills of BC marine flora and fauna;
• CAUS or occupational SCUBA(or ability to easily obtain);
• boat driving experience (on rivers and ocean);
• SVOP MED A3 (or equivalent) ROC-M Marine Basic First Aid;
• experience trailering a boat;
• construction environmental monitoring;
• hydroacoustic monitoring;
• marine mammal monitoring;
• marine fish and fish habitat assessments;
• marine invertebrate assessments;
• sediment andwater quality sampling; and
• environmental effects monitoring and reporting.

WhatsIn ItForYou

• Friendly and down-to-earth work culture

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO) program

• Matching group retirement plan

• Comprehensive health insurance medical/dental/vision coverage

• Competitive vacation and special leave

• Professional development and mentorship 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 arelocatedon 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 pleasesubmityour resume describing your experience through the online form or email: PleaseindicateMarineEnvironmentalTechnician/Specialist in your subject line.

Salary range: $55k - $76k. To ensure we attract the best candidate Hatfield will adjust the seniority of the role and level of compensation aligned with the candidates suitability and experience.

Please note that we will only consider candidates whoare authorized towork in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may berequiredprior to employment.