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Job Description The Opportunity: WSP is growing and has an opportunity for a junior marine biologist to join us in our marine practice on a full-time basis in Victoria, BC. The successful candidate will work within the Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment group, under the supervision of the Group Manager and/or supervisor. Our team of marine biologist's work in Canada and internationally on environmental impact assessments; policy and program development. Primary responsibilities will include conducting marine environmental field programs with a focus on local and remote projects, data analysis and reporting on a variety of projects, as delegated by the Group Manager and/or supervisor. Why choose WSP? <ul> <li>We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging</li> <li>Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.</li> <li>A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.</li> <li>Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.</li> <li>Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.</li> <li>A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.</li> </ul>We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. #WeAreWSP What you can expect to do here: <ul> <li>You'll contribute to study design for marine and aquatic investigative programs, and assist with aquatic/marine based field programs and desktop studies</li> <li>You'll be working across multiple regions and disciplines for the collaborative effort to achieve project goals and objectives</li> <li>You'll help prepare permits / regulatory approval applications </li> <li>You'll apply biological survey methods, data analysis, and preparation of technical reports based on current scientific knowledge, baseline data collection, and peer reviewed literature</li> <li>You'll be part of a large marine team with lots of opportunity for mentorship and career development</li> <li>You'll assist with field data collection in both local and remote settings including environmental monitoring of marine and freshwater habitat and promoting health and safety in the workplace.</li> <li>You'll enjoy working with a team environment and communicating effectively with all levels of staff.</li> <li>Overtime, weekend, and remote work may be required on a project specific basis.</li></ul>What you'll bring to WSP: <ul> <li>Minimum BSc in marine ecology, marine biology, zoology, or equivalent </li> <li>Professional designation (RPBio, RBTech), or ability to qualify through the College of Applied Biologists</li> <li> 3-5 years' experience in coastal monitoring/sampling programs ideally in the professional consulting context.</li> <li>Solid technical and/or academic background in biological sciences</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in study/survey design specific to marine field studies, environmental monitoring programs, abundance surveys, biological inventories and habitat offsetting/compensation programs an asset.</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge and experience with federal and provincial legislation along with preparing regulatory permit applications and authorizations.</li> <li>Proven skills in technical writing, statistical analysis and interpreting technical documents</li> <li>Experience or training in some or all the following for coastal and/or offshore environments: <ul> <li>Marine species identification.</li> <li>Fish and invertebrate sampling.</li> <li>Sediment and water sampling.</li> <li>Marine mammal observation.</li> <li>Underwater acoustic monitoring experience.</li> <li>Underwater visual data review for marine habitat and species characterization.</li> <li>Able to work effectively as a member of a team, and independently with minimal supervision and direction.</li> <li>Able to demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills.</li> </ul></li> <li>Valid BC driver's License</li> <li>You enjoy fieldwork and travel and like to work autonomously - think the opposite of your standard 9-5 desk job!</li> <li>You want to experience what it's like to work for the leading environmental consulting firm globally and be part of a growing and thriving team!</li></ul>Salary range (in British Columbia): $64,300 - $88,400 The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes. About Us WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. At WSP: <ul> <li>We value our people and our reputation</li> <li>We are locally dedicated with international scale</li> <li>We are future focused and challenge the status quo</li> <li>We foster collaboration in everything we do</li> <li>We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable</li></ul>Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety &amp; Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

Intermediate Marine Biologist

Senior Marine Biologist - ( 240003DU ) Description 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 Opportunity We are actively seeking a talented Senior Marine Biologist to join our marine team, ideally located in the Lower Mainland and working two to five days per week in our Burnaby, BC office (potentially negotiable). The successful candidate will work in a team environment and contribute to environmental impact assessments, environmental effects mitigation and monitoring programs, research projects and permitting. Depending on level of expertise, tasks may include conducting or planning field work, data analysis, report and proposal writing and reviewing, preparing and delivering presentations, and business development. The successful candidate will help shape our marine practice in BC and beyond. Your Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Manage, plan, and lead marine field programs (e.g., marine fish, marine mammals, intertidal diversity, water and sediment quality)</li> <li>Prepare complex assessment and permitting documents (e.g., Fisheries Act authorization applications, Waste Discharge Authorization applications, Environmental Assessment technical chapters)</li> <li>Contribute leadership to the group by providing supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to junior and intermediate staff</li> <li>Assemble, manage, and analyze large marine datasets</li> <li>Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work, and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget</li> <li>Lead the pursuit of new business development opportunities by preparing proposals and building and maintaining positive client relationships</li> <li>Understand recent and existing practices and techniques for sampling and analysis of data from marine intertidal, subtidal and pelagic environments</li> <li>Embrace and promote Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work</li> <li>Participate in Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work</li> <li>A people leadership position may be available based on interest and qualifications, but is not a requirement for this position</li> </ul>Qualifications Your Capabilities and Credentials <ul> <li>Proven technical, communication, writing and organization skills.</li> <li>Familiarity with coastal marine ecology and knowledge of current provincial and federal government regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Required experience in: <ul> <li>Working in a collaborative team environment</li> <li>Developing field programs and methods to meet specific project objectives</li> <li>Preparing Fisheries Act authorization applications with offsetting plans</li> <li>Preparing environmental assessment technical chapters federally and provincially, preferably in British Columbia</li> <li>Leading field crews in the execution of marine field programs including developing health and safety protocols</li> <li>Collecting, managing, and analyzing data (statistical experience is preferred)</li> <li>Leading the preparation of complex, high-consequence technical reports, possibly multi-disciplinary</li> <li>Leading proposals of varying sizes, contributing to large proposals</li> <li>Business development through client relationships and/or technical expertise</li> <li>Leading junior and intermediate staff in data management and report preparation</li> </ul></li> <li>Experience in any of the following is an asset: <ul> <li>Developing habitat offset and restoration plans</li> <li>Designing and conducting underwater acoustic monitoring programs</li> <li>Construction monitoring and environmental management planning, including underwater noise</li> <li>Occupational Diver Certification (30 m) issued by the Diver Certification Board of Canada ("commercial certification")</li> <li>Developing field study protocols for and deploying remote operated vehicles</li> <li>Coastal resiliency and climate change adaptation</li> </ul></li> </ul>Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Biology is required and a M.Sc. or PhD in Biology is preferred. Current Registered Professional Biologist accreditation with the College of Applied Biology is required. Minimum of 7 years of experience as a marine biologist, 10 or more years preferred, with experience in marine ecosystems in British Columbia. Consulting experience is required. Other types of safety training are assets: SVOP, MED training, marine first aid. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 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. 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. Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Salary Range(s): <ul> <li>Lower Mainland $92,600/BC Other Areas $87,400 - Lower Mainland $138,900X/BC Other Areas $131,000 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver &amp; Burnaby)</li> </ul>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 will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, 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-British Columbia-Burnaby Other Locations : Canada-British Columbia-Terrace Organization : BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia Employee Status : Regular Job Level : Individual Contributor Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time Schedule : Full-time Job Posting : Sep 10, 2024, 2:45:14 PM Req ID: 240003DU Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

Senior Marine Biologist

Senior Marine Biologist - ( 240003DU ) Description 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 Opportunity We are actively seeking a talented Senior Marine Biologist to join our marine team, ideally located in the Lower Mainland and working two to five days per week in our Burnaby, BC office (potentially negotiable). The successful candidate will work in a team environment and contribute to environmental impact assessments, environmental effects mitigation and monitoring programs, research projects and permitting. Depending on level of expertise, tasks may include conducting or planning field work, data analysis, report and proposal writing and reviewing, preparing and delivering presentations, and business development. The successful candidate will help shape our marine practice in BC and beyond. Your Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Manage, plan, and lead marine field programs (e.g., marine fish, marine mammals, intertidal diversity, water and sediment quality)</li> <li>Prepare complex assessment and permitting documents (e.g., Fisheries Act authorization applications, Waste Discharge Authorization applications, Environmental Assessment technical chapters)</li> <li>Contribute leadership to the group by providing supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to junior and intermediate staff</li> <li>Assemble, manage, and analyze large marine datasets</li> <li>Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work, and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget</li> <li>Lead the pursuit of new business development opportunities by preparing proposals and building and maintaining positive client relationships</li> <li>Understand recent and existing practices and techniques for sampling and analysis of data from marine intertidal, subtidal and pelagic environments</li> <li>Embrace and promote Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work</li> <li>Participate in Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work</li> <li>A people leadership position may be available based on interest and qualifications, but is not a requirement for this position</li> </ul>Qualifications Your Capabilities and Credentials <ul> <li>Proven technical, communication, writing and organization skills.</li> <li>Familiarity with coastal marine ecology and knowledge of current provincial and federal government regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Required experience in: <ul> <li>Working in a collaborative team environment</li> <li>Developing field programs and methods to meet specific project objectives</li> <li>Preparing Fisheries Act authorization applications with offsetting plans</li> <li>Preparing environmental assessment technical chapters federally and provincially, preferably in British Columbia</li> <li>Leading field crews in the execution of marine field programs including developing health and safety protocols</li> <li>Collecting, managing, and analyzing data (statistical experience is preferred)</li> <li>Leading the preparation of complex, high-consequence technical reports, possibly multi-disciplinary</li> <li>Leading proposals of varying sizes, contributing to large proposals</li> <li>Business development through client relationships and/or technical expertise</li> <li>Leading junior and intermediate staff in data management and report preparation</li> </ul></li> <li>Experience in any of the following is an asset: <ul> <li>Developing habitat offset and restoration plans</li> <li>Designing and conducting underwater acoustic monitoring programs</li> <li>Construction monitoring and environmental management planning, including underwater noise</li> <li>Occupational Diver Certification (30 m) issued by the Diver Certification Board of Canada ("commercial certification")</li> <li>Developing field study protocols for and deploying remote operated vehicles</li> <li>Coastal resiliency and climate change adaptation</li> </ul></li> </ul>Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Biology is required and a M.Sc. or PhD in Biology is preferred. Current Registered Professional Biologist accreditation with the College of Applied Biology is required. Minimum of 7 years of experience as a marine biologist, 10 or more years preferred, with experience in marine ecosystems in British Columbia. Consulting experience is required. Other types of safety training are assets: SVOP, MED training, marine first aid. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 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. 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. Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Salary Range(s): <ul> <li>Lower Mainland $92,600/BC Other Areas $87,400 - Lower Mainland $138,900X/BC Other Areas $131,000 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver &amp; Burnaby)</li> </ul>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 will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, 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-British Columbia-Burnaby Other Locations : Canada-British Columbia-Terrace Organization : BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia Employee Status : Regular Job Level : Individual Contributor Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time Schedule : Full-time Job Posting : Sep 10, 2024, 2:45:14 PM Req ID: 240003DU #additional Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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