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Senior Aquatic Biologist - ( 250000WH ) 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're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. 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 (EEM, benthic invertebrates, fish, fish habitat and water quality)</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>Qualifications 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. 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. 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-Alberta-Calgary Organization : BC-1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta Employee Status : Regular Job Level : Individual Contributor Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time Schedule : Full-time Job Posting : Apr 30, 2025, 10:42:10 AM Req ID: 250000WH 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 Aquatic Biologist

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're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. 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 (EEM, benthic invertebrates, fish, fish habitat and water quality)</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. 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.

Job Description The Opportunity: Join our dynamic team as a leader in fisheries and aquatics biology! In this role, you will oversee innovative projects, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial regulations while delivering top-notch reports. You will engage with clients, drive business development, and collaborate with talented professionals across Canada and internationally. WSP is seeking Senior Fisheries Biologists to join our team in our Edmonton, Saskatoon, or Calgary offices. The successful candidates will be the senior fisheries and aquatic sciences lead and reviewer for environment assessments and permitting of remediation, mining, and linear development projects, Fisheries Act Request for Review and Authorization applications and amendments, and offsetting plans. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of fisheries and aquatics biology while working with a supportive and innovative team! 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 will provide technical leadership in fisheries and aquatics biology, including study design, application of field techniques, statistical analysis, and report preparation.</li> <li>You will oversee and direct fisheries assessments for multi-disciplinary projects across various sectors, including infrastructure, oil &amp; gas, power, mining, and land development.</li> <li>You will assess projects for federal and provincial permitting requirements and develop the necessary applications, including Fisheries Act Authorization applications and offsetting plans.</li> <li>You will manage and prepare aquatic resources and fisheries baseline studies and effects assessments for environmental impact assessments.</li> <li>You will manage tasks or lead projects according to approved scopes of work, delivering high-quality reports on time and within budget.</li> <li>You will interact with clients and regulators.</li> <li>You will prepare and undertake business development and client service activities.</li> <li>You will liaise with the technical community of WSP professionals across Canada and internationally, participating in various projects originating from other WSP offices.</li> <li>You will prepare proposals and design work packages in response to client needs.</li> <li>You will offer innovative solutions to WSP clients through business development initiatives.</li> <li>You will provide technical direction and mentoring to junior staff.</li></ul>What you'll bring to WSP: <ul> <li>University degree in Biology, Ecology or Environmental Sciences with 15 years experience or equivalent</li> <li>Five to eight years of work experience within the Canadian Regulatory environment</li> <li>Registration as an P.Biol and R.P.Bio</li> <li>Demonstrated project management skills</li> <li>Experience in biological consulting services</li> <li>Experience conducting aquatic resources, fish habitat and fish community assessments, fish passage and flow needs assessments</li> <li>Experience developing and monitoring fish habitat offsetting</li> <li> Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects and teams, and environmental impact assessment processes</li> <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li> <li>Strong knowledge of provincial and federal regulations governing fish habitat, fish, and environmental protection</li> <li>Strong field survey related skills and experience, including design and implementation of field programs, management and supervision of field crews</li> <li>Planning skills for field logistics, equipment use and Health and Safety protocols</li> <li>Experience with a variety of standard biological sampling equipment, including operating backpack and boat electrofishers, lake and river sampling experience, and boat operations</li> <li>Valid driver's licence</li> <li>Based on client requirements, staff can be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.</li> <li>Available for business travel and extended working hours, when required</li></ul>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.

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