Intermediate Fisheries Biologist / Aquatic Ecologist

AECOM’s Burnaby office is currently seeking an experienced Intermediate Fisheries Biologist or Aquatic Ecologist to join our Impact Assessment and Permitting team within our Environment Business Line.
**The role entails**:
**Managing and Conducting**:
+ Project tasks, including the design, and management of aquatic studies including fieldwork, oversight of field staff, data analysis and reporting
+ Prepare aquatic related environmental impact assessments
+ Developing fish and fish habitat mitigation and enhancement plans
+ Provide professional guidance and expertise for fisheries and aquatic ecosystem related projects
+ Delivery of quality reports on budget and schedule
**In addition to**:
+ Participating in multi-disciplined teams conducting environmental assessments, project permitting, field surveys, and construction monitoring
+ Experience working in remote locations
+ Coordinating and preparing environmental approvals and permits required for projects including Federal, Provincial and Municipal permits
+ Preparing health and safety and quality management plans
+ Contributing to broader, interdisciplinary teams for major infrastructure, power, mining and oil and gas opportunities
+ Proposal development
+ Interacting with other offices across Canada and other business lines (i.E. Water Infrastructure and Transportation)
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Minimum Requirements
+ Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology or Conservation with 2 or more years of relevant experience (Western Canadian experience preferred)
+ Experience managing and conducting fisheries resource studies, including fish habitat restoration and enhancement planning,
+ Experience with techniques for sampling water, fish (i.E. electrofishing certificate) and other aquatic organisms (periphyton, zooplankton, benthic invertebrates, etc.)
+ Experience with marine and freshwater environments
+ Strong understanding of federal and provincial environmental legislation and policies
+ Must be able to withstand the rigors of fieldwork
+ Attention to all safety standards applicable to each project
+ Willingness to work flexible hours under a variety of conditions including remote field locations
+ Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with GIS software
+ Possess Class 5 drivers’ license require
+ As a minimum, must be registered as a Biologist in Training with the BC College of Applied Biology but ideally, a Registered Professional with the College of Applied Biology
Preferred Qualifications
+ 4 or more years of relevant experience (Western Canadian experience preferred)
+ Master’s degree considered an asset and counts toward relevant experience
+ Attention to all safety standards applicable to each project
+ Ability to manage time effectively in a dynamic work environment
+ Strong initiative and able to work through complex problems with little oversight
+ Valid level 1 First Aid, ATV/UTV/Argo, and other safety courses an asset
What We Offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help y