Aquatic Biologist

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

You’re an experienced aquatic biologist who has led freshwater field studies, authored reports, and written environmental assessments relating to aquatic species and ecosystems. You have strong leadership skills and experience working collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams. You’re committed to delivering high-quality work to Ausenco’s existing clients as well as pursuing new opportunities. You are looking for new opportunities to grow your career within a company that shares your values and is strongly entrepreneurial.

The role will report into our Calgary office, but you may be required to travel to British Columbia, other parts of Alberta, or the Northwest Territories for short periods of time. Depending on your experience level, we support remote workers already based outside of Calgary, in Southern Alberta or Southeastern BC.

About The Role

In your role, you will have the opportunity to take on a wide variety of tasks. Some examples are:

• Planning and executing aquatic studies and preparing technical reports.
• Providing technical and regulatory expertise on projects that interact with aquatic environments.
• Supporting the development of components for environmental assessments relating to aquatic species and ecosystems.
• Managing or coordinating projects from proposals through to the delivery of quality reports.
• Leading or contributing to the development of regulatory submissions, including Codes of Practice notifications and approvals, DFO requests for review and authorizations.
• Marketing Ausenco’s full range of services to existing and potential clients through client meetings, participation in workshops, conferences and similar activities.
• Liaising with regulatory agencies, stakeholders and Indigenous peoples.
• Mentoring more junior staff.
  
  

About You

You are a passionate and solutions-oriented with the following skills:

• A university degree in biology or a related field.
• A professional designation (e.g., R.P.Bio or P.Biol.) or eligibility for a designation.
• 3 - 8 years of progressive experience.
• Experience planning and executing biological programs and teams.
• Understanding of freshwater fish, and their habitats, in Alberta, BC, and/or NWT.
• Excellent working knowledge of regulatory requirements associated with fish or fish habitat studies, permitting, or impact assessment.
• Experience with permitting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to think independently and strategically, maintain a positive attitude, be self-motivated and employ a strong work initiative.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
  
  

Bonus Points

The Following Attributes May Give You a Competitive Edge

• A master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working with provincial regulators and municipal authorities on permits and authorizations related to the aquatic environment
• Experience working with federal regulators on permits and authorizations.
• Experience collaborating with Indigenous peoples.
• Experience undertaking and managing construction environmental monitoring.
• Experience with offsetting and habitat compensation in aquatic environments.
• Experience with client liaison and business development.
• Statistical analysis experience.
• Experience with other biological disciplines (i.e., terrestrial or vegetation) or contaminated sites.
  
  

Why Ausenco?

We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. Beyond a Competitive Remuneration Package We Offer

• Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
• Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.
  
  

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us and work a better way.

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