Aquatic Scientist

PROtect LLC

$85K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in environmental science (M.Sc. or Ph.D.)
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in aquatic systems and impact assessments
  • Strong skills in organization, communication, and critical thinking
  • Proficiency in aquatic sampling, data analysis, and statistical software
  • Experience in project management and client engagement
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel
  • Professional biologist registration in BC and/or Alberta is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support aquatic environmental studies predominantly at mining locations
  • Design and implement aquatic field programs
  • Organize and analyze water, sediment, and biological data
  • Prepare interpretive reports based on study findings
  • Participate in technical meetings with clients and regulators
  • Help prepare proposals for new projects

Benefits

  • Structured career growth and advancement framework
  • Focused mentorship and professional development opportunities
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals
  • Potential to grow leadership skills and mentor junior team members
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility in location
Full Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated Senior Aquatic Scientist to join Trinity Consultants Canada Water & Ecology. The position provides an opportunity to join a team of experienced, skilled, and multidisciplinary professionals who thrive on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. We will support your career goals through a structured framework designed to foster growth and advancement that includes working alongside our experts, focused mentorship, training, and professional development. There is also substantial potential for you to grow your leadership skills and be a mentor of our more junior team members. Location: This is a hybrid role based out of one of our 20 Canadian offices. WONDERING WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR? Your role will require you to bring a high standard of scientific excellence to your daily work. The following responsibilities will be in your domain: - Leading and supporting aquatic environmental studies, predominantly at mine sites located across Canada. - Designing and implementing aquatic field programs. - Organizing, analyzing, and interpreting water, sediment, benthic invertebrate, and fish/fish habitat data. - Preparing interpretive reports based on aquatic environmental study findings. - Participating in technical meetings with clients, regulators, and other project partners. - Participating in the preparation of proposals for new work. THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR - Graduate degree in environmental science (M.Sc. or Ph.D.). - 8+ years of relevant work experience, including assessing the effects of inorganic contaminants on aquatic systems, impact processes, sampling design, and interpretation of aquatic environmental data. - Exceptional organizational, communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills, with strong attention to detail and excellent writing skills. - Experience in aquatic sampling and data analysis, including knowledge of software applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, and statistical packages. - Experience in project management and client relationship building. - Valid driver's license and willingness to travel. - Registration as a professional biologist in BC and/or Alberta is considered an asset. Applications will be accepted until the role is filled. Only those applicants that are selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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