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Job Code:  2011-12069
Employer:  Stantec.
Categories:  Env. Health/Safety
Experience Required:  6-9 years
State/Province:  NB - New Brunswick
City:  Fredericton or Saint John
Job Description:  Overview:

Our Environmental Services group is dedicated to managing environmental issues professionally and proactively. We provide integrated, multidisciplinary services to identify and assess liabilities and risks, and to develop solutions to site management, remediation, and mitigation. Our staff of professionals includes specialists in marine biology, wetland science, wildlife biology, soil science, fisheries biology, botany, hydrogeology, hydrology, water resources management, forestry, habitat and ecosystem restoration, permitting, GIS, information management, environmental monitoring, in-situ/ex-situ remedial design and implementation, human health and ecological risk assessments, air quality permitting and reporting, pipeline compliance, stormwater permitting and planning, and audit support services . We are seeking exceptionally talented and enthusiastic individuals with a keen interest in the natural sciences to join our team and advance their career.

Stantec is One Team providing Infinite Opportunities.

The Aquatics Team has an opportunity for a Senior Aquatic Scientist in either of its Fredericton or Saint John, New Brunswick offices. The successful candidate will have a strong background in the biology of Atlantic salmon, as well as the management and restoration of its freshwater habitat, and will join our team of fisheries biologists and aquatic specialists leading assessments of fish and aquatic communities and their habitat for a variety of oil and gas, power, pipeline, linear corridor, and mining projects. This senior professional would play a key role in managing and completing environmental assessments, mentoring and supervising more junior staff and developing business.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include the following:

  • Be or become a recognized technical expert and leader among the community of individuals and organizations working to sustain Atlantic salmon in Atlantic Canada;
  • Provide technical leadership in the design of aquatic studies, implementation of field sampling protocols, statistical analysis of data, and preparation and review of reports;
  • Lead, manage, design and conduct aquatic resource assessments and related studies for multi-disciplinary projects in the oil & gas, mining, power and pipeline sectors;
  • Lead, manage and prepare aquatic resources components of environmental impact assessments;
  • Develop and implement fish habitat compensation strategies, enhancement, restoration, and compliance monitoring according to federal and provincial legislation and permit requirements;
  • Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work, and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget;
  • Contribute to and lead business development activities, including proposals, pre-qualifications, and relationship building with clients and prospective clients;
  • Interact and interface with clients and environmental regulators;
  • Participate in project-related public and stakeholder consultation, regulatory consultation, and Aboriginal engagement activities to support client’s development proposals;
  • Provide supervision, training, technical direction and mentoring to more junior staff; and
  • Participate in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work.
Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess the following:

  • An earned post-graduate degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in aquatic science, with emphasis on aspects of the biology of Atlantic salmon, combined with experience in research, environmental consulting, as a regulator, or equivalent;
  • Working knowledge of the various provincial and federal environmental assessment frameworks;
  • Experience leading, managing and conducting aquatic resources, fish habitat and fish community assessments;
  • Experience developing and monitoring fish habitat compensation, enhancement or restoration projects;
  • Demonstrated project management skills;
  • Experience with management and supervision of field crews;
  • Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to respond to clients, regulators, stakeholders and colleagues; and
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required;
  • The following would be considered assets:
    • Client-focused;
    • Strong problem solving abilities;
    • Excellent leadership skills;
    • Superior communication skills;
    • Ability to participate in and lead a team; and
    • Excellent technical writing skills.

We offer all candidates the opportunity to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment and your efforts will be recognized through a competitive compensation program. Interested candidates should visit www.stantec.com/careers to apply with a resume and cover letter.

Committed to the principles of Employment Equity, we thank all candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

01/06/2012

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