Senior Environmental Flow Scientist

at  Ecofish Research

WHO IS ECOFISH LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a dedicated and hard-working Senior Environmental Flow Scientist to join our accomplished team! We will provide an opportunity to join a team of experienced and skilled professionals who thrive on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. While working alongside Ecofish experts in your field, we will support your career goals by providing great opportunities for growth and advancement through mentorship, training, and other professional development opportunities.

THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., biology, hydrology, water resources engineering) with five years of technical experience; consulting experience is an asset.
• Experience with policy and legislation related to environmental flows (e.g., BC Water Sustainability Act, Fisheries Act).
• An understanding of the relationship between fish life history requirements and the hydrological regime.
• Experience applying environmental flow assessment methodologies (e.g., IFIM, IHA).
• Effective technical writing skills and ability to produce high quality reports and proposals.
• R. P. Bio., P. Geo., or relevant professional designation an asset.
  We are committed to cultivating an authentic and diverse organization, welcoming all those interested in our work to apply. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive interview experience. Please inform us of any accommodations needed to assist you during the interview process.
  Applications will be accepted until the role is filled. Only those applicants that are selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please

Your role will require you to bring a high standard of scientific excellence to your daily work. These responsibilities will include:

• Assessing the effects of water use on the aquatic environment via integration of hydrological and biological information.
• Identifying measures to avoid or mitigate flow-related effects to the environment.
• Developing technical reports to support environmental assessments and/or permitting related applications.
• Working collaboratively to develop solutions to support water management challenges.