ERM is seeking an Aquatic Biologist to join our team in Western Canada (Vancouver, Smithers, or Calgary). The successful candidate will have experience with aquatic studies in streams, rivers, and lakes involving water quality, sediment quality, and biotic communities (benthic macroinvertebrates, zooplankton, periphyton, and phytoplankton). Marine experience is considered an asset.

The scientist will carry out field programs, data analysis, and report writing for water quality and aquatic baseline and monitoring studies, and contribute to data management. The successful candidate will be a member of the Integrated Water Services team in Canada, will interact within a multidisciplinary community of toxicologists, geochemists, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, and fisheries biologists (among other disciplines), and will become a member of an extensive team of global environmental, social and sustainability experts.

This posting is for a full-time position and is designed for a motivated, career-minded person who enjoys remote fieldwork and working independently.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement freshwater and/or marine aquatics field programs.
• Compile, manage and analyze water quality, sediment quality, and biological data.
• Draft technical reports, or sections of reports, including baseline studies, environmental monitoring, environmental permitting, and impact assessments.

Qualifications and Desirable Skills:

• MSc in Aquatic Biology or similar discipline
• 3-5 years of experience organizing, managing, and executing freshwater and/or marine aquatics field programs, including working in remote locations
• Strong data management, graphing, and statistical skills using the open source program R or similar
• Experience implementing field and data QAQC practices
• Excellent writing skills, communication skills, and time management skills
• Expertise with Federal, Provincial and Territorial regulations and guidelines
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to travel, and work in remote locations under a variety of weather conditions
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health & Safety protocols
• Enjoys working collaboratively and positively within a team setting as well as working independently
• Prior experience in environmental consulting or government and the mining sector is considered an asset
• Boating experience is considered an asset
• Field experience in hydrology, and hydrogeology (or another discipline) is considered an asset
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Registration with a professional association (e.g., R.P.Bio) is considered an asset
• Bilingual in English and French/Spanish is an asset

Benefits:

• Comprehensive package including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other benefits as applicable
• Eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus

About ERM: ERM is the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, partnering with the world's leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges. We support clients across their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues.

ERM is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

To apply, please submit your resume and brief cover letter through the provided application link.