Senior Marine Biologist

Ausenco – Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada – Lead Marine Biologist

Ausenco is a fast‑growing global consulting and engineering company. We’re seeking a Lead Marine Biologist to join our Environmental Planning and Ecology Business line in the Burnaby office.

Responsibilities

• Design, lead marine studies and prepare technical reports.
• Develop scopes of work, work breakdown structures and budgets for proposals.
• Provide technical and regulatory expertise (provincial, territorial and federal) for projects that interact with marine environments.
• Lead and participate in marine science programs, including fieldwork along coastal environments.
• Lead or coordinate components of regulatory approvals.
• Design offset projects through collaborations with Ausenco engineers and community engagement professionals.
• Manage projects, scopes of work and budgets from proposals through delivery of quality reports.
• Manage or contribute to the compilation and writing of regulatory submissions at a leadership level.
• Review others’ work and provide constructive feedback.
• Market Ausenco’s full range of services to existing and potential clients through your work and other business development opportunities.
• liaise with clients, regulatory agencies and Indigenous peoples.
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff.
• Champion safety and quality daily.

Qualifications

• University degree in biology or a related field.
• Professional designation (e.g., R.P.Bio or P.Biol.) or eligibility for a designation.
• 10+ years experience leading and conducting marine biology and/or ocean science programs.
• Experience preparing, reviewing and contributing to regulatory documents in British Columbia, including Environmental Assessment reports and Fisheries Act authorisations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas to audiences with varying scientific literacy.
• Advanced understanding of ecological methods and statistics, demonstrated experience interpreting complex data sets.
• Working knowledge of statistical software (e.g., R) for ecological data analysis, visualisation and interpretation.
• Previous experience leading teams within a consultancy practice.
• Ability to think independently and strategically, maintain a positive attitude, be self‑motivated and exhibit strong work initiative.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast‑paced work environment.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 annually; variation determined by qualifications, experience and market.
• Career advancement through technical training, mentorship initiatives and networking opportunities.
• Work‑life balance with hybrid model and progressive parental leave benefits.
• Holistic wellness program – confidential counselling, information services and benefits for health & wellness.
• Access to a supportive leadership team and collaborative culture.

Other Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
• Employment type: Full‑time.
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology.
• Industries: Professional Services.

Ausenco embraces and encourages diversity in all its forms. We ensure a work environment built on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.