aquatic biologist

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• In / on water
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Business and / or industry
• Remote location
• Various locations

Tasks

• Conduct ecological and environmental impact studies
• Provide advice to senior managers and officials
• Plan and conduct studies of the environment, and of the population, distribution, structure and functional characteristics and behaviour of plants and animals
• Produce reports
• Organize conferences and meetings
• Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles
• Conduct interviews
• Conduct literature reviews
• Co-ordinate workshops
• Co-ordinate multidisciplinary projects
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Monitor and compile research results
• Offer mentoring
• Monitor and evaluate

Resource usage and environmental studies

• Environmental assessment and monitoring

Computer and technology knowledge

• Machine Learning

Functional expertise

• Policy research and development
• Professional or technical accreditation
• Program administration or operations management
• Public education or information programming
• Public relations or communications
• Regulation or legislation policy interpretation and implementation

Research experience

• Causal-comparative

Area of work experience

• Fisheries
• Research and development

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Overtime required

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers