marine biologist

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Environmental science
• Water, wetlands and marine resources management
• Fishing and fisheries sciences and management
• Aquatic biology / limnology
• Environmental biology
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Cree
• Inuktitut
• Ojibwa
• Chipewyan; Dene Suline

Tasks

• Conduct ecological and environmental impact studies
• Prepare environmental impact reports for industries, governments or the general public
• Conduct biostatistical data analysis using computer modelling techniques
• Perform administrative tasks
• Conduct experiments in plant or animal growth, heredity and breeding
• Plan and conduct studies of the environment, and of the population, distribution, structure and functional characteristics and behaviour of plants and animals
• Produce reports
• Study, identify and classify animal specimens
• Present the views of an association or organization to members, the media and the general public
• Organize conferences and meetings
• Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles
• Provide consulting services to government and other organizations
• 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
• Write technical reports
• Assist in developing programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards
• Plan, direct and participate in sampling and analysis of seawater, plankton, fish, sediments and rocks
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
• Review documents, briefs and reports

Type of materials

• Technical reports

Resource usage and environmental studies

• Environmental assessment and monitoring
• Site remediation
• Toxicology studies

Functional expertise

• Professional or technical accreditation
• Regulation or legislation policy interpretation and implementation

Technical or specialized writing

• Analysis

Industrial processes and products experience

• Quality assurance and control

Area of work experience

• Fisheries
• Mineral resources and / or mining
• Environmental consulting company
• Specification or technical writing
• Scientific data processing
• Field sampling and data acquisition
• Ecology

Area of specialization

• Project management
• Wildlife ecology and management
• Biology

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

• Remote

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• 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