Environment Scientist​/Technologist

Montrose Environmental Group is seeking an Environment Scientist/Technologist for their Fort St. John, BC office. The role involves supporting aquatic studies, habitat assessments, and ecological risk assessments, working under senior staff and collaborating with a diverse team. Candidates should have a degree in environmental science or a related field. This position emphasizes environmental solutions and client engagement in a well-respected consulting environment.
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Apply locations CAN-British Columbia-Fort St. John time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition R6699

Aquatic Scientist/Technician

OUR PURPOSE

Be part of the Future of Environmental Solutions.

At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people.

Are you looking to…
• Support a variety of specialized project areas including aquatic studies, fish salvages, habitat assessments, fish health studies, aquatic effects assessments supporting risk assessments, and/or remediation techniques in aquatic habitats in a field and office capacity
• Work under the guidance of intermediate and senior staff members
• Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Montrose regions in Western Canada
• Interact with extensive, long-standing clients within municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry
• Join a well-respected environmental consulting company

As an Aquatic Scientist/Technician, you will join our Fort St. John office as part of our Natural Sciences team. Other western office locations will also be considered. The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of projects with responsibilities as follows:
• Contribute to complex biological investigations, specifically aquatic effects assessments (e.g., benthic invertebrate and aquatic ecology projects) in a field capacity with the potential of supporting in the office
• Contribute to a growing and collaborative team of biologists and aquatic scientists
• Apply current scientific knowledge with accurate and precise field data collection
• Provide advice to internal and external clients related to complex aquatic environmental monitoring strategy, aquatic monitoring in streams and water bodies affected by contaminated sites and industrial impacts, aquatic effects assessments, and Ecological Risk Assessments
• Actively participate in maintaining Montrose’s strong safety culture

What We Are Looking For
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or technical diploma in environmental science, biology or related field
• Eligible for professional designation in a relevant organization (i.e., P. Biol., P. Ag., etc.)
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-3 years of consulting experience related to aquatics, and/or the environmental consulting industry
• Familiarity with pertinent regulatory guidelines is an asset (e.g., Environmental Quality Guidelines for Alberta Surface Water, Canadian Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life.) Demonstrate knowledge of the environmental assessment process in Alberta (Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act) and Canada (Impact Assessment Act) as related to effects on aquatic environments is an asset
• Abilities in the areas of aquatic study design, field sampling protocols, and coordination
• Experience in summarizing field activities and environmental information
• Possess strong attention to detail as well as good organizational skills
• Excellent written communication and technical report writing…