Job Description

Job description:
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigour, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that is critical to our clients and the communities they support.
Join a team that has the environment down to a science!
Your Opportunity
Calling all Marine Mammal Biologists and Underwater Acousticians! Stantec is seeking to build a pool of talented professional biologists, scientists, and engineers to support our growing marine mammal science program. Do you want to be part of a talented team that partners with clients to successfully meet environmental and regulatory requirements to deliver large marine projects in an environmentally responsible manner? Project field needs include opportunities to see incredible wildlife while working in remote and challenging areas. The programs you support will provide important information for assessing the potential effects of anthropogenic projects on marine life and will contribute to the scientific understanding of marine mammals in British Columbia. Tell us who you are and apply today!
We are seeking to build a pool of talented individuals. Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for current and future opportunities. Stantec will keep your application in our recruiting system as a potential candidate who could possibly fill a position when or if the need arises.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Looking for all levels: Junior (less than 3 years), Intermediate (3 to 9 years), and Senior (10+ years)
Marine Mammal Field Technician
Technical degree or diploma in environmental science, biological sciences, or site investigation
General knowledge of relevant local, provincial, and federal environmental legislation and policies
Comfortable with living and working on a marine vessel in close quarters, in remote locations, and for 2-3 weeks at a time
Must be a team player with a proactive and open-minded attitude
Marine Mammal Field Crew Lead
Minimum bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental management, science, biology, forestry, or a related field
General knowledge of relevant local, provincial, and federal environmental legislation and policies
Experience in the collection of biological and physical field data. Experience on marine mammal programs or prior work on vessels is an asset
Must be a good communicator, leader, and problem-solver with a positive attitude
Comfortable with living on and directing a small team on a marine vessel in close quarters, in remote locations, and for 2-3 weeks at a time
Intermediate and Senior Marine Mammal Biologists
Minimum bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, environmental management, biology, science, forestry, or related field
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience or a combination of education and experience
Knowledge of relevant local, provincial, and federal environmental legislation and policies
Ideal candidates will have experience in any or all of the following (field- or desktop-based): - Distance line transect sampling (design, implementation, and analysis)
Underwater acoustics
Marine mammal studies or monitoring
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.
Positions may include work in a typical office environment, working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include remote locations and exposure to the elements, including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
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.
To express interest in joining our team, please submit your application, and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you as needed
People. Purpose. Possibilities.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby
Organization: 1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia-Burnaby BC
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 24/10/2025 09:10:17
Req ID: 1002776
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