Fisheries & Aquatics Specialist

Connexa Group • Red Deer, AB

46d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Fisheries & Aquatics Specialist is integral to our Environmental Division's continued growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for fish and aquatic field work, the ability to lead crews, and train junior staff in field data collection, safety best practices, and other skills necessary to succeed as an environmental consultant. This is a hybrid office & field position, which includes working in a virtual environment from your home office as well as 2-10 day field shifts, as the need arises. Projects are generally located throughout Alberta.

Requirements

• Expertise in winter wildlife sweeps (identified dens and tracks)
• Expertise in fish salvage
• Expertise in fish and fish habitat assessments
• Expertise in fish species identification
• Expertise in assessing roadway watercourse crossings
• Expertise in riparian area assessments
• Expertise in water quality monitoring (turbidity)
• Expertise in hydrology
• Expertise in environmental inspections
• Expertise in wetland/aquatic assessment
• Expertise in construction monitoring
• Expertise in Pipeline HDD
• Expertise in Provincial and Federal environmental legislation
• Drive light-duty trucks, ATVs, UTVs, and trailers.
• Use navigational and data collection tools such as Garmin GPS, Avenza, Collector, etc.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Physically fit with the ability to walk extended distances in challenging field conditions.
• Safety mindset
• Exceptional communication skills with peers, project managers and clients
• Professional Biologist designation or ability to achieve a designation within 6 months
• Self-declaration as a QAES
• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, conservation biology, or natural resource management
• 5-9 years of relevant experience
• Electrofishing certification
• Experience as a Crew Lead
• Intermediate level reporting abilities
• Positive demeanour
• The ability to liaise with clients and make professional in-field decisions.
• A love for being on the road and working in both natural and construction environments is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Crew Lead certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform field and office tasks on oil & gas, pipeline, infrastructure, watercourse crossing, and renewable energy projects as part of a multi-disciplinary, virtual team.
• Conduct environmental field data collection and construction monitoring activities.
• Complete office reporting, QA/QC, data entry, and submission of field data on time.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as needed.
• Collaborate with other CORE team members and client field representatives as required.
• Demonstrate a commitment to CORE values in all professional activities.
• Maintain strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information effectively.
• Lead crews and train junior staff in field data collection, safety best practices, and other skills necessary to succeed as an environmental consultant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree