Intermediate Aquatic Ecologist - Guelph, Canada - RJ Burnside

RJ Burnside

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

5 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Environment and Land Group consists of ecologists, environmental assessment specialists, environmental planners, environmental engineers and environmental technologists who contribute to a broad range of experience in providing solutions to project challenges.

The team assists clients on projects from concept to completion; providing domestic and international services to a variety of clients including municipalities, private sector proponents, aboriginal communities, government agencies and non-governmental organizations involved in public infrastructure, land development, golf and tourism, agriculture, oil and gas, renewable energy, transportation and mining.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop a career in environmental sciences by joining a dynamic team that takes on challenging projects and provides excellent rewards and benefits in return.

The Role
As an Intermediate Aquatic Ecologist, your role will have many facets and you will primarily be responsible for the following:

Leading and carrying out aquatic habitat assessments, fish and benthic community sampling, species at risk screenings, construction monitoring programs, and wildlife rescue/relocation operations;
Collection, analysis and management of environmental data;
Project management and coordination;
Liaising with regulatory agencies (e.g., DFO, MNRF, and Conservation Authorities) and municipalities, and facilitating permitting and approvals;
Mentoring and contributing to the development of junior technical staff;
Preparation of technical reports, figures, and presentations;
Business development and fostering longterm client relationships;
Preparation and tracking of project proposals, budgets and schedules;
Assist in the preparation of technical reports such as Environmental Impact Studies and Class Environmental Assessments;
Providing support for senior and intermediate environmental professionals and engineers; and
Maintain an uptodate knowledge of existing and emerging regulatory requirements and best practices.

Professional Knowledge & Qualifications

A degree or diploma in ecology, biology, natural resource management or another relevant field
A minimum of 5 years of work experience related to aquatic ecology, preferably in a consulting role
A sound understanding of the Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act, Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, Ontario and Canadian Environmental Assessment Acts, and Provincial Policy Statement
Class 2 Electrofishing certification
Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) certification
Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol (OSAP) certification
Formal training in fish identification and handling (ROM Fish ID Course)
Certified Inspector of Erosion and Sediment Control (CISEC) certification
A valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card and/or boating experience
Experience using ArcGIS and/or CADD
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) with demonstrated interest and ability to learn new systems
Construction monitoring/inspection and/or engineering design review experience would be an asset
Project management and/or supervisory experience would be an asset
Land development, Environmental Assessment, International and/or Aboriginal project experience would be an asset

Personal Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team setting
The ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workloads
Superior organization and communication skills
The ability to work independently and be resourceful in problem solving
Excellent technical writing skills
Comfortable working outdoors, in and around water, in variable weather conditions

Why Choose Burnside?

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other.

We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
A competitive compensation and benefits package
RSP company matching plan
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Potential for performancedriven bonusing
Recruiting bonus / finder's fee for referrals
Wellbeing benefit
Active social committees
A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

Company Profile - More about us:
Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent com