Aquatic Scientist/Technician

Montrose Environmental Group • Edmonton, AB

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Aquatic Scientist/Technician, you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals. The compensation range for this role is $30 to $32.60, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities: Contribute to routine and complex biological investigations, specifically turbidity monitoring, aquatic effects assessments (e.g., benthic invertebrate and aquatic ecology projects) in a field capacity Contribute to a growing and collaborative team of biologists and aquatic scientists Apply current scientific knowledge with accurate and precise field data collection Support internal and external clients by executing on environmental monitoring strategy, aquatic monitoring in streams and waterbodies affected by contaminated sites and industrial impacts, aquatic effects assessments, and Ecological Risk Assessments Actively participate in maintaining Montrose’s strong safety culture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or technical diploma in environmental science, biology related field
• Eligible for professional designation in a relevant organization (i.e., B.I.T., P. Biol., P. Ag., etc.)
• 2 -4 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 logistics coordination
• Experience in summarizing field activities and environmental information
• Excellent written communication and technical report writing abilities
• Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license with no driving restrictions

Responsibilities

• Contribute to routine and complex biological investigations, specifically turbidity monitoring, aquatic effects assessments (e.g., benthic invertebrate and aquatic ecology projects) in a field capacity
• Contribute to a growing and collaborative team of biologists and aquatic scientists
• Apply current scientific knowledge with accurate and precise field data collection
• Support internal and external clients by executing on environmental monitoring strategy, aquatic monitoring in streams and waterbodies affected by contaminated sites and industrial impacts, aquatic effects assessments, and Ecological Risk Assessments
• Actively participate in maintaining Montrose’s strong safety culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level