Intermediate Marine/aquatic Scientist - Dartmouth, Canada - Stantec

Stantec

Verified Company

Dartmouth, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Intermediate Marine/Aquatic Scientist U4 )

Description

Your Opportunity

Your Key Responsibilities

Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec's Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Program.
Participate in fisheries, aquatic and marine resources projects including field surveys, field components of environmental assessments, monitoring programs, data management, statistical analysis, and interpretation.
Participate in client and regulatory communication and business development.
Complete tasks according to approved scopes of work, on schedule and budget.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Proficient in policies and procedures for HSSE, including clientspecific training.
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment and under deadlines.
Experience conducting and reviewing underwater video and conducting fish habitat assessments, sediment sampling, marine field programs, turbidity monitoring, and water quality surveys.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in the field.
Ability to work on small boats and offshore vessels/platforms is required.
Experience operating small boats is an asset.
Availability for regular field work locally and throughout Atlantic Canada, and possibly beyond in remote locations for up to 14 days at a time (or at times longer) under a variety of conditions. Willingness to travel for project work, training and business development opportunities.
Working knowledge of current provincial and federal government regulatory requirements, particularly with respect to marine and freshwater fish and fish habitat.
Proven technical, communication, writing and organization skills.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Secondary experience with projects related to freshwater habitat, coastal engineering, and/or terrestrial assessments (e.g., vegetation, wildlife, birds, wetlands) is an asset.

Education and Experience

Bachelor or graduate degree in marine/aquatic biology, marine/aquatic ecology, or a related discipline from a recognized university or equivalent experience
Minimum of five years' experience which may include a combination of postgraduate educational experience.
Previous consulting experience is considered a strong asset for this role.

Work Environment
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice._

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us.

Join us and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location :
Canada-Nova Scotia-Dartmouth

Organization :
BC-1214 EnvSvcs-CA Atlantic Canada

Employee Status :
Regular

Job Level :
Individual Contributor

Travel :
Yes, 25 % of the Time

Schedule :
Full-time

Job Posting :
Feb 22, 2023, 8:15:12 AM

Req ID: 230000U4

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

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