Our client, a leading engineering firm, is currently looking for a Senior Marine Biologist to join their Environmental Planning and Ecology Business line in the in Burnaby office.
Primary Location : British Columbia - BurnabyMain Qualifications : - A university degree in biology or a related field.- Experience leading and conducting marine biology and / or ocean science programs.
A professional designation (e.g., R.P.Bio or P.Biol.) or eligibility for a designation.- Previous experience leading teams within a consultancy practiceMain Responsibilities : - Designing and leading marine studies and preparing technical reports.
Project opportunities exist in Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic Canada, with emerging opportunities in the US and South America.
- Developing scopes of work and budgets for proposals.- Providing technical and regulatory expertise (provincial, territorial, and federal) for projects that interact with marine environments.
- Leading or coordinating components of regulatory approvals.- Designing offset projects through collaborations with engineers and community engagement professionals- Managing projects, scopes of work, and budgets from proposals through to the delivery of quality reports.
- Managing or contributing at a leadership level to the compilation and writing of regulatory submissions.- Reviewing others’ work and offering constructive feedback.
- Marketing the company's full range of services to existing and potential clients through your work and other business development opportunities.
- Liaising with regulatory agencies and Indigenous peoples.- Mentoring junior and intermediate staff.- Being a champion for safety and quality, every day.
Other Qualifications : - Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate complex ideas to audiences with varying levels of scientific literacy, including clients, regulators, community members and other interested stakeholders.
- An advanced understanding of ecological methods and statistics, and demonstrated experience interpreting complex datasets.
- Ability to think independently and strategically, maintain a positive attitude, be self-motivated and employ a strong work initiative.
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.