Fish Biologist in Vancouver, Canada

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General Description: Fish Biologists are responsible for organizing and implementing freshwater fish assessment and monitoring programs, including study design, statistical analysis and reporting; ensuring environmental compliance of project activities with all relevant provincial and federal environmental regulations.

Location: Vancouver, BC

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in field programs to conduct, and direct research activities on fish health, physiology, and genetics.
• Recommend and implement programs for population monitoring, habitat improvement, resource planning, and risk mitigation.
• Perform statistical analyses and fieldwork for fishery projects.
• Conduct assessments and reports on the impact of environmental changes, human activities, and harvesting practices on fish populations and habitats.
• Provide consultation on fish protection to developers and engineers.
• Prepare reports on researched results and present recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Experience in DFO Section 35 (2) Authorization requirements and preparing habitat compensation plans.
• Have demonstrated project management skills.
• Research and analytical skills (data collection, compilation and analysis).
• Problem solving skills (analyze a case or situation and recommending solution(s)).
• Have excellent communication (verbal and written ? technical or scientific writing).
• Interpersonal skills ? developing partnerships/networks with other stakeholders.
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Office).

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have a diploma, B.Sc. or higher degree in biological sciences and appropriate qualifications for work in either Alberta or BC.
• Minimum 3 years experience or combination of experience/education.
• Eligibility for R.P. Bio / P. Biol., or other professional designation.
• Have experience operating in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and teamwork; and an ability/interest to work in the field, occasionally in remote locations.
• Be familiar with the Alberta, British Columbia and Federal regulatory environments for construction projects.

? Have appropriate Health and Safety certification and a current Drivers License.

Reply in confidence with salary expectations to hr@hatfieldgroup.com (no phone calls please). Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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