Senior Aquatic Biologist / Project Manager
Edmonton, Alberta
Summary
As a Senior Aquatic Biologist, you will have the opportunity to provide technical leadership and guidance on key aquatic biology projects in Alberta supporting natural resources, oil & gas, mining, construction and municipal infrastructure projects, as well as coordinating, mentoring, and supporting a highly established team of biologists. Based out of Edmonton, this will be a full-time position. You’ll have the opportunity to work as part of multi-disciplinary project teams guiding aquatic environmental planning and permitting efforts for key projects. In this position you will establish and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, and sub-contractors, and provide insight into business development. This is a science-based role, and the successful candidate will have a reputation in the industry as a technical expert within aquatic biology and will have an excellent understanding of the municipal approvals process in Alberta and a passion for developing and supporting key client relationships.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning, organizing, and managing a diverse array of projects, programs, people, and tasks, that are mostly related to aquatic biology
- Provide technical leadership on the aquatic biology components of our projects
- Provide an understanding of environmental Best Management Practices and advise clients accordingly.
- Understanding and managing project revenue
- Liaising and negotiating with other partners, clients, regulators, contractors, and sub-contractors
- Writing high-quality reports, cost estimates, and proposals
- Creating project status reports and maintaining project documentation
- Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of works and deliver quality reports on schedule.
- Leading technical teams to ensure the quality, cost, and timeliness of deliverables
- Providing mentorship and training for our environmental professional team
- Providing excellent service to existing clients and maintaining those relationships
- Supporting corporate business development initiatives
- Ensuring clients’ and Triton’s safety standards are maintained or exceeded
- Working collaboratively within Triton’s corporate culture
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in biology, environmental science, or related field
- P.Biol. designation or equivalent designation
- Minimum 10-15 years of experience within environmental consulting with a focus on Aquatic Biology within western Canada
- Previous experience working in an environmental consulting firm and/or experience working as an aquatic biologist supporting multiple project sectors
- Experience with project management, leading projects, as well as leading project teams (i.e., budgeting, project tracking, cost-accounting and scope control)
- Technical knowledge in aquatics and fisheries biology
- Ideally have some experience with relevant aquatic field work, environmental monitoring and/or environmental inspection
- Knowledge of and experience with provincial and federal environmental standards, regulations or guidelines, including having a understanding of the Federal Fisheries Act
- Business development acumen (e.g., client relationships, strategic planning, proposal writing)
- A quick learner, easily adaptable to new software applications, systems, and business processes
- Effective writing skills and able to produce meaningful reports and proposals
- Excellent organizational skills, able to take initiative and drive results, effective problem solver, and able to think outside the box when required
- Ability to work within a team setting, having a collaborative working style, and able to build and cultivate strong working relationships
- Valid driver's licence from a Canadian province or territory acceptable for driving alone and with passengers in a work setting
Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools. Our teams are educated on current best practices at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to accommodating every candidate and encourage those who identify as a member of a visible minority group, or a person with a disability and requiring specific accommodations, to apply.
For all questions, comments and feedback on our diversity and inclusion programs and policies or to request information relating to accommodation measures, please contact your local Fuze HR Solutions branch.
We look forward to working with you.
Contract Info / Information sur le contrat
- Job ID / No. du Poste: 49786684
- Open Positions / Postes Ouverts: 1
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