At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead aquatic biology projects and provide strategic advice on environmental assessments.
- Company: Join AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services organization committed to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Hybrid work culture and generous time-off policies for work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on aquatic ecosystems while mentoring the next generation of biologists.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in fisheries biology or aquatic ecology with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 85300 - 117300 $ per year.
Overview
Atkins Réalis is seeking a Senior Aquatic Biologist to join our Environmental Assessment & Community Engagement (EACE) Team.
This senior-level position can be based out of our Vancouver office within the Lower Mainland, or our Victoria or Nanaimo offices on Vancouver Island.
Other office locations across British Columbia may also be considered.
Your role
- Provide senior technical leadership for fisheries, aquatic ecology, fish habitat, and aquatic effects assessment projects.
- Lead the development and review of technical studies, environmental assessment submissions, monitoring plans, regulatory applications, and environmental management documents.
- Provide strategic advice to clients and project teams regarding federal and provincial environmental legislation, policy, permitting requirements, and regulatory approvals.
- Support aquatic components of environmental assessments, impact assessments, and major project reviews across British Columbia and Canada.
- Develop mitigation, monitoring, habitat restoration, habitat offsetting, and adaptive management strategies to address project-related impacts on aquatic resources.
- Engage with regulators, Indigenous Nations, clients, and multidisciplinary project teams to support project planning and environmental decision-making.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate biologists, helping maintain the highest standards of scientific quality and technical excellence.
- Contribute to the continued growth and technical excellence of the Environmental Assessment & Community Engagement practice through knowledge sharing, thought leadership, and business development support.
About you
- B. Sc., or M. Sc. degree in Biology, Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline .
- Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) designation in good standing.
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in fisheries biology, aquatic ecology, environmental assessment, environmental permitting, or related consulting disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience supporting provincial and federal environmental assessment and regulatory review processes.
- Experience obtaining or supporting approvals, permits, authorizations, and regulatory reviews under legislation such as the Fisheries Act , Impact Assessment Act , Species at Risk Act , Canadian Navigable Waters Act , and other applicable environmental legislation
- Experience developing mitigation strategies, environmental monitoring programs, habitat restoration initiatives, and aquatic effects assessments.
- Strong understanding of freshwater and marine ecosystems within British Columbia.
- Demonstrated technical leadership experience on complex infrastructure, transportation, energy, mining, or community development projects.
- Exceptional technical writing, communication, critical thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Valid driver's license and vehicle for any field work.
- Rewards & benefits
- Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at Atkins Réalis in Canada.
- Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
- Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
- And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
- About Atkins Réalis
We're Atkins Réalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization.
We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.
Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.
We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
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Expected compensation for this role is between $85,300 - $117,300 annually .
Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role.
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AtkinsRéalis is an exceptional employer that prioritizes employee growth and development, offering a collaborative work culture where innovation thrives. Located in the vibrant GTA region, we provide our team with meaningful projects that directly impact local communities, alongside competitive benefits and opportunities for mentorship in the water and wastewater sector.
