Advance high-quality aquatic science through rigorous field programs, data analysis, and technical reporting
Provide critical insights into water quality, sediment quality, and aquatic community composition
Support environmental permitting, baseline assessments, impact evaluations, and long-term monitoring programs
Strengthen data integrity and scientific defensibility through diligent QA/QC and methodological consistency

MSc in Aquatic Biology or a related discipline
2+ years of consulting experience planning, managing, and executing aquatic field programs (freshwater and/or marine)
Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network Field Technician and recent experience
Experience collecting environmental samples, including water and sediment quality, plankton, and benthic invertebrates
Strong data management, statistical analysis, and graphing skills using R
Experience with field and data QA/QC processes
Excellent technical writing, communication, and time-management skills
Knowledge of Federal, Provincial, and Territorial environmental regulations
Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced consulting environment and meet critical deadlines
Willingness and ability to complete physically demanding work and travel in remote locations

Consultant, Aquatic Scientist

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