Senior Environmental Flow Scientist

Ecofish Research is seeking a Senior Environmental Flow Scientist to join their team, with opportunities for growth and professional development. The role involves assessing water use effects on aquatic environments, developing technical reports, and collaborating on water management solutions. Candidates should have a relevant degree, five years of experience, and familiarity with environmental flow assessment methodologies. Ecofish values innovation, integrity, and social responsibility in its mission.
WHO IS ECOFISH LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a dedicated and hard-working Senior Environmental Flow Scientist to join our growing team in any of our office locations! Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team of experienced and skilled professionals who thrive on innovation, collaboration, and integrity? While working alongside Ecofish experts in your field, we will support your career goals by providing great opportunities for growth and advancement through mentorship, training, and other professional development opportunities.

WHY ECOFISH?

The environment needs our help, and we are up to the challenge. At Ecofish, we have made the environment our life's work, as reflected by our mission:
Creating and implementing innovative environmental designs and practices to create solutions that assist and support industry and government, deliver green, sustainable developments.

To achieve our mission, our team is the embodiment of our values:
Science based:
We characterize, hypothesize, predict and test - to be accurate and assure quality. Ethical:
We consistently meet or surpass environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines to minimize impacts on the environment. Ingenuity:
We develop novel techniques to increase accuracy in assessing environmental impacts and create innovative solutions for our clients. Professional:
We are competent, honest, ethical, reliable, and certified by accredited bodies. Ecofish incorporates these values in all aspects of our work. Social responsibility is at the core of our mission. Internally and externally, we bring a strong willingness to be cooperative and supportive of our clients, employees, and suppliers.

WONDERING WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

Your role will require you to bring a high standard of scientific excellence to your daily work. These responsibilities will include:

Assessing the effects of water use on the aquatic environment via integration of hydrological and biological information. Identifying measures to avoid or mitigate flow-related effects to the environment. Developing technical reports to support environmental assessments and/or permitting related applications.
Working collaboratively to develop solutions to support water management challenges. THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR.Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., biology, hydrology, water resources engineering) with five years of technical experience; consulting experience is an asset.

Experience with policy and legislation related to environmental flows (e.g., BC Water Sustainability Act, Alberta Water Act, Fisheries Act)
An understanding of the relationship between fish life history requirements and the hydrological regime.
Experience applying environmental flow assessment methodologies (e.g., IFIM, IHA) Effective technical writing skills and ability to produce high quality reports and proposals.

R.P.Bio., P.Geo., or relevant professional designation an asset.

We are committed to cultivating an authentic and diverse organization, welcoming all those interested in our work to apply. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive interview experience. Please inform us of any accommodations needed to assist you during the interview process.

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.