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
Requirements
BSc 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, guidance, and guidelines
Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced consulting environment and meet critical deadlines
Strong commitment to Health & Safety protocols
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
Willingness and ability to complete physically demanding work and travel and work in remote locations, varying weather conditions, and difficult terrain
Driver's License Required: Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area
Benefits
paid time off
parental leave
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
other applicable benefits to eligible employees
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