Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, 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’s critical to our clients and the communities we support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS

• Proven technical, communication, writing and organization skills
• Knowledge of current provincial and federal government regulatory requirements as they apply to fish and fish habitat, including aquatic species at risk
• Strong knowledge of freshwater ecology in Ontario
• Required experience in:
• Preparing proposals to meet client and project requirements
• Developing aquatic field programs and methods to meet specific project objectives
• Leading field crews in the execution of fish and fish habitat field programs, including fish sampling and identification
• Collecting, assembling and analyzing ecological data
• Technical writing
• Additional Assets
• Class I Electrofishing or Class II Backpack Electrofishing Certification
• Experience in Water Assessment Requirements under O.Reg 359/09 (Renewable Energy Approvals)
• Application of the MTO Fisheries Protocol and Environmental Guide for Fisheries
• Registered in MTO RAQS for Fisheries Assessment or Fisheries Contract Specialist
• Experience in implementing the Evaluation, Classification and Management of Headwater Drainage Features Guidelines
• Familiarity with the Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol (OSAP)
• Use of mobile digital data collection tools
• Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC)
• First Aid certification (training will be provided if needed)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, or Environmental Sciences or a technical diploma in Fish and Wildlife or Ecosystem Management is required
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a fisheries biologist, preferably working in the environmental consulting industry, with experience in freshwater ecosystems in Ontario
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.

• Manage tasks according to approved scopes of work, and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget
• Collaborate with other teams and Project Managers to plan, coordinate and deliver field programs that meet the project objectives
• Occasionally conduct field investigations, oversee and implement field data collection, including fish community surveys, aquatic habitat assessments and fish rescues
• Prepare and/or contribute to technical reports, including writing, coordinating, and analyzing large datasets
• Contribute to project proposals and budgets, ensuring they align with client needs and project requirements
• Prepare materials and submissions for regulatory agency reviews and correspond with regulatory agency staff regarding provincial and/or federal permits and authorizations for fish, fish habitat, and aquatic species at risk
• Understand current practices and techniques for sampling and analysis of fish communities, fish habitat and water quality data from aquatic environments
• Conduct background data reviews and interpretation using provincial and federal online databases summarizing watercourse and water body information, and fish community and aquatic species at risk data
• Participate in and apply Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work