Job Description

We are currently searching for a Fisheries Biologist/Aquatic Scientist to join our team in Vancouver.

You have a scientific background in fisheries and aquatic ecology and the ability to support a growing environmental team in the Vancouver office. The position involves program design and implementation, project management, and client and business development. You will tackle a wide variety of environmental work primarily on local and regional infrastructure engineering projects through all project phases, including occasional travel and remote work.

We offer a culture that promotes entrepreneurial spirit within the stability of a well-established company and our growing Vancouver office provides many professional development and advancement opportunities for those with an aptitude for consulting.

What you will be doing:

• Designing and overseeing studies and coordinating field surveys.
• Managing complex multi-disciplinary projects including their budgets and liaising with clients, colleagues and contractors.
• Preparing and reviewing high quality technical reports and workplans for technical programs and writing winning proposals.
• Leading municipal, provincial and federal regulatory processes.
• Developing and managing relationships with industry, government and Indigenous clients.
• Contributing to the growth and scientific development of the company.
• Contributing to business development, including leading and assisting in proposal preparation, client contacts, and meetings.
• Training and mentoring junior staff.
• Valid driver\'s license.

Job Requirements

What you will bring:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Biology, Fisheries or Aquatic Science.
• Professional registration (i.e. R.P.Bio., P.Biol.,) or eligibility to become registered.
• Adaptability to a wide variety of work types and sizes.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Experience managing project tasks, budgets, and schedules to provide deliverables to clients.
• Experience writing winning cost proposals and workplans.
• Practical experience in fish population and aquatic ecology assessments, riparian assessments, offsetting and habitat design, stream channel processes, and streamflow and fish habitat interactions.
• Experience in study design, field assessment, statistical analysis and interpretation.
• Valid driver\'s licence.

What we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including extended health, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, and matching company pension program.
• Culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
• Work environment that focuses on your health, safety, and overall wellness, including COR\xc2\xae (Certificate of Recognition) certification, fitness allowance, and local wellness activities.
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events (including our biennial company-wide Olympics), lunch-and-learns, and community support initiatives.

Education

Bachelor\'s Degree

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.

Associated Engineering