Job Description

ERM is seeking a high-performing, enthusiastic Intermediate/Senior Aquatic Biologist to become a member of our Integrated Water Management team in Canada. The successful candidate will interact within a multidisciplinary community of biologists, toxicologists, geochemists, hydrologists, and hydrogeologists (among other disciplines) and will become a member of an extensive team of global environmental and social experts.

This role is largely technical and requires a strong understanding of aquatic ecology, specifically how to quantitatively evaluate changes in water and sediment chemistry and determine potential effects to aquatic life. This opportunity offers the chance to grow one\'s career by directly interacting with clients and regulators, acting as the Discipline Manager on interesting projects, and mentoring junior staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and lead baseline and environmental effects monitoring programs with a focus on water quality, sediment quality, and aquatic biology.
• Lead provincial, territorial, and federal environmental assessments in water-related subject matter.
• Become client- and regulator-facing subject matter expert within the aquatics team.
• Support Discipline Manager with senior-level tasks and mentor junior staff.
• Bring novel approaches to common problems to satisfy client and regulator expectations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters level (with additional work experience) in an Aquatic Biology or similar discipline.
• 8+ years of experience organizing, managing, and executing freshwater and/or marine aquatics field programs and experience with environmental effects monitoring (AEMPs, MMER/EEM) in Canadian jurisdictions.
• Prior experience in environmental consulting or government in mining and/or energy sectors.
• Strong data manipulation, graphing and multivariate statistical skills using the open source program R or similar.
• Expertise with Federal, Provincial and Territorial permitting, regulations, and guidelines.
• Strong water chemistry background.
• Field experience sampling water, sediments, and aquatic biology, and sampling under ice.
• Marine experience is considered beneficial.
• Positive attitude; excellent writing, communication, and time management skills; problem solver who enjoys working independently.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health & Safety protocols.
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and good driving record.
• Bilingual in English and French/Spanish is an asset.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our \xe2\x80\x9cboots to boardroom\xe2\x80\x9d approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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