Aquatics Specialist – Fort McMurray

Hatfield Consultants is seeking a full-time Aquatics Environmental Specialist for their Environmental Monitoring and Assessment team in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The role involves technical support for environmental assessments, monitoring programs, and compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a relevant degree, at least five years of experience in environmental studies, and expertise in aquatic ecosystems. The position offers a flexible and hybrid work environment along with professional development opportunities.
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Hatfield has been proudly serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top SME Employers in 2024. With 250 team members and growing, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield, you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.

Hatfield is seeking a permanent full-time, experienced, and technically focused Aquatics Environmental Specialist to become part of our dynamic Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (EMA) team in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The successful candidate will provide technical support and assistance for the environmental permitting, assessment, and monitoring of industrial projects in Alberta. Duties will consist of organizing and implementing required environmental assessment and monitoring programs, including study design, statistical analysis and reporting, and ensuring environmental compliance of project activities with all relevant local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations.

The successful candidate will possess scientific expertise and experience in effects monitoring and assessment within aquatic ecosystems, including fish populations and fish health.
Responsibilities
• Implement aquatic baseline characterization and impact assessments, environmental effects monitoring, habitat assessment and quantification, and habitat offsetting and restoration planning in support of environmental assessment, monitoring, protection, and permitting projects.
• Lead field programs in the assessment of fisheries and aquatic ecosystem health, occasionally in remote locations.
• Provide technical assistance on proposal development, project scheduling, and budget management activities.
• Compile, manage, and interpret environmental data.
• Prepare and submit technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with Hatfield’s Health and Safety Management Plan, the law, and client health and safety protocols, as well as compliance with Hatfield’s Quality Management Plan and external requirements and regulations.
Education and Experience
• Undergraduate degree or higher in a relevant field of study.
• Five years or more of progressive work experience implementing environmental studies.
• Leading field studies including fish and fish habitat assessments, water and sediment quality sampling, and/or lower trophic (i.e., benthic invertebrates and plankton) sampling.
• Working knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislation.
• Analytical skills applicable to study design and statistical analysis of environmental data.
• Experience writing comprehensive technical reports.
• A valid Canadian driver’s license and experience driving a pickup truck.
Other Assets/Skills
• Experience working in a dynamic consulting environment within large multi-disciplinary teams.
• Relevant professional designation (e.g., P.Biol, RPBio) or eligibility to apply.
What's In It For You?
• Friendly and down-to-earth work culture
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Biweekly Earned Days Off program
• Matching group retirement plan
• Competitive vacation and special leave package
• Professional development and training opportunities
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity, irrespective of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability.

Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights, cultures, interests, and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve, and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples.

We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.
How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV in confidence through the online form or email: resu Please indicate “Aquatics Specialist – Fort McMurray” in your subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.
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