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We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.\nWhen you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.\nTogether, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.\nA Day in the Life\nAs a Senior Aquatic Scientist, located in either Calgary, Edmonton or Grande Prairie, you’ll be part of our Western Aquatics & Wildlife team.\nThe compensation range for this role is $90,000 to $115,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.\nTo thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:\nProvide expertise in the fields of Aquatics (Aquatic Ecology, Fisheries, Hydrology or Water Quality) while developing and collaborating with a team to deliver high-quality products.\nHave autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Onterris regions.\nPlay a substantial role in project delivery, predominantly in project oversight in a Technical Advisor or Subject-Matter-Expert capacity.\nOversee complex biological investigations, specifically aquatic effects assessments (e.g., benthic invertebrate and aquatic ecology projects).\nPartner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry. Leverage existing positive client relationships in this role.\nMentor and develop junior team members in both field and office environments\nParticipate actively in maintaining the Onterris strong safety culture.\nProvide technical expertise and leadership on environmental regulatory applications in line with regulations.\nProvide technical expertise and leadership on aquatic ecology, fisheries, hydrology or water quality-focused programs.\nProvide aquatic expertise for baseline/pre-construction, construction and post-construction monitoring to ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory guidelines and/or commitments.\nProvide senior review and professional sign-off on client and regulatory deliverables within their fields of expertise.\nLead and/or support colleagues in developing and maintaining project opportunities with existing and new clients.\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency and quality in project execution.\nWork as project manager for projects and proposals. Tasks include developing project proposals, work plans and project budgets, budget forecasting, resource management, change-order management and client invoicing.\nLiaise with contractors and external stakeholders.\nProvide advice to internal and external clients related to complex aquatic environmental monitoring strategy, aquatic monitoring in streams and waterbodies affected by contaminated sites and industrial impacts, aquatic effects assessments, and Ecological Risk Assessments.\nYour Expertise and Skills\nThese requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.\nB.Sc. or M.Sc. in Aquatic Science, Environmental Science or a related field.\nFamiliarity with the Western Canadian and Federal environmental regulations.\n10+ years of work experience in environmental consulting or related industry.\nDesignation in relevant Practice Areas (ex. Professional Biologist, P.Bio.).\nAbility to perform periodic field work.\nExperience providing guidance for aquatic studies, fish salvages, habitat assessments, fish health studies, aquatic effects assessments supporting risk assessments, and/or remediation techniques in aquatic habitats.\nDirect environmental and regulatory related experience in various markets including power, mining, and oil and gas.\nKnowledge and practical application of environmental issues and constraints affecting biophysical resources in water-adjacent settings.\nExperience working with multi-disciplinary teams as a technical advisor or technical reviewer.\nStrong communication skills, both written and oral, with excellent interpersonal skills.\nDemonstrate leadership and communication skills in a collaborative environment.\nValid class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions.\nIn keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.\nOnterris provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to work with Human Resources directly.\nThis posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. Please note, we\nare not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.\nOnterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. 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