Aquatic Scientist/Technician
OUR PURPOSE
Be part of the Future of Environmental Solutions.
At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.
WHO WE ARE
Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operatebroader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.
Are you looking to…
Support a variety of specialized project areas including aquatic studies, fish salvages, habitat assessments, fish health studies, aquatic effects assessments supporting risk assessments, and/or remediation techniques in aquatic habitats in a field and office capacity
Work under the guidance of intermediate and senior staff members
Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Montrose regions in Western Canada
Interact with extensive, long-standing clients within municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry
Join a well-respected environmental consulting company
As an Aquatic Scientist/Technician, you will join our Fort St. John office as part of our Natural Sciences team. Other western office locations will also be considered. The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of projects with responsibilities as follows:
Contribute to complex biological investigations, specifically aquatic effects assessments (e.g., benthic invertebrate and aquatic ecology projects) in a field capacity with the potential of supporting in the office
Contribute to a growing and collaborative team of biologists and aquatic scientists
Apply current scientific knowledge with accurate and precise field data collection
Provide advice to internal and external clients related to complex aquatic environmental monitoring strategy, aquatic monitoring in streams and waterbodies affected by contaminated sites and industrial impacts, aquatic effects assessments, and Ecological Risk Assessments
Actively participate in maintaining Montrose’s strong safety culture
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or technical diploma in environmental science, biology related field
Eligible for professional designation in a relevant organization (i.e., P. Biol., P. Ag., etc.)
0 -3 years of consulting experience related to aquatics, and/or the environmental consulting industry
Familiarity with pertinent regulatory guidelines is an asset (e.g., Environmental Quality Guidelines for Alberta Surface Water, Canadian Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life.) Demonstrate knowledge of the environmental assessment process in Alberta (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act) and Canada (Impact Assessment Act) as related to effects on aquatic environments is an asset
Abilities in the areas of aquatic study design, field sampling protocols, and coordination
Experience in summarizing field activities and environmental information
Possess strong attention to detail as well as good organizational skills
Excellent written communication and technical report writing abilities
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines on integrated assessments
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license with no driving restrictions
Able to work in all seasons for up to 2 weeks at a time in remote areas of Western Canada. Strong safety mindset and demonstrated safety leadership
Why Choose Montrose?
At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. This is a permanent position with a hourly rate range of $24.00-$39.00, starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.
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Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.
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