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Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that's vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that's naturally committed to the environment. Your Opportunity We are currently seeking a talented and ambitious Senior Aquatic Biologist to join our fisheries team in the Calgary, Alberta office. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and leading fisheries related tasks and deliverables. The successful candidate will join our team of freshwater fisheries and aquatic biologists who value teamwork and will help shape our fisheries practice in Alberta. Your Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Serve as the primary resource and contact for clients, with specific focus on oil, gas, and mining programs</li> <li>Manage, plan and lead freshwater fisheries programs (fish, fish habitat and water quality)</li> <li>Experience with oil and gas development, including CER regulated pipeline projects is considered an asset</li> <li>Strong understanding of federal and provincial legislation</li> <li>Experience developing Offset Management Plans</li> <li>Understand recent and existing practices and techniques for sampling and analysis of fisheries, habitat and water data from streams, rivers, and lakes</li> <li>Coordinate and oversee field programs</li> <li>Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget</li> <li>Provide senior review for a variety of reports</li> <li>Develop and maintain positive client and regulatory contacts</li> <li>Provide understanding of project goals and sound environmental project advise to clients</li> <li>Contribute to the professional development of junior environmental staff through training, technical direction, and mentorship.</li> <li>Contribute to proposals and other business development activities</li> <li>Serve as interdisciplinary liaison within Stantec</li> <li>Embrace and promote Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work</li> <li>Travel is required throughout Western Canada for projects, client liaison and business development</li> </ul>Your Capabilities and Credentials <ul> <li>Proven technical, communication, writing and organization skills</li> <li>Ability to maintain flexibility, meet deadlines in a dynamic environment, and work independently with minimal supervision</li> <li>Experience in developing field programs and methods to meet specific project objectives</li> <li>Experience in leading field crews in execution of fish and fish habitat field programs, and leading staff in data management, data analysis and report preparation</li> <li>Experience in HSSE guidelines for all work</li> <li>Experience in construction monitoring and environmental management planning</li> <li>Strong project management and senior technical review skills</li> <li>Experience in business development, working with and advising clients, and proposal writing</li> <li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment</li> <li>Experience with mentoring and training environmental staff</li> </ul>Education and Experience A Bachelor's degree in Biology or Fisheries is required, graduate degree preferred. Registration, or ability to register, with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists is required. Minimum of 10 years of experience as a fisheries biologist with consulting experience. Knowledge of current provincial and federal government regulatory requirements and regulatory authorities. (e.g., Canada Energy Regulator, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, etc.). Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Stantec is proud to offer a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to work from one of our Alberta offices and your home office may be considered. 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. About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible. #StayInquisitive 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. 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 &amp; dismemberment (AD&amp;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 | AB | Calgary Organization: 1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta-Calgary AB Employee Status: Regular Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 04/07/2025 04:07:53 Req ID: 1001438

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