Senior Fisheries Biologist

Parsons Corporation•Kamloops, BC

7d•CA$74,000 - CA$137,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons has been a leader in the planning, design and delivery of transportation infrastructure across the world for more than 75 years. We are looking for an experienced Fisheries Biologist with strong client relationships to add to our Infrastructure team in British Columbia. You will have the flexibility to work from the Burnaby, Langley, Kamloops, or Victoria offices and also from home. Willingness to travel to field sites is expected. Our team is focused on helping our Federal, Provincial and Municipal clients expand and improve their transportation systems through innovative solutions for their planning and design challenges. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Requirements

Demonstrated related work experience
Demonstrated experience in conducting fisheries inventories and habitat assessments
Demonstrated experience in conducting impact assessments
Demonstrated experience electrofishing and fish identification in British Columbia
Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of the application of DFO’s Pathways of Effects and the Fisheries Act authorization process, gained through project experience
Demonstrated experience in planning and designing fish and fish habitat mitigation and compensation measures
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and provincial legislation, policies and procedures for fish and fish habitat in British Columbia
Demonstrated experience in monitoring construction activities in and around fish habitat, (e.g. identifying risk situations, recommending corrective actions/solutions)
Demonstrated experience in the application of erosion and sediment control measures
Bachelor's degree in a science curriculum related to the assigned discipline
10 years of related work experience
Proficiency in various computer software applications including Survey 123 and ArcGIS
Requires a demonstrated proficiency in both written and oral communication skills
Thorough understanding of all environmental rules and regulations including the Environmental Management Act, Water Sustainability Act, Riparian Areas Protection Act, Water Protection Act, the Fisheries Act, and the Species at Risk Act
Registered as a Professional Biologists in British Columbia
Completion of Erosion and Sediment Control Monitoring Training
Must be able to travel to and from various work sites

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of field and office tasks requiring the application of complex scientific principles and fundamental theories.
Prepares technical data assessments and interpretations.
Provides technical leadership and guidance to junior and intermediate Scientists and Technicians.
Liaise with existing public and private sector clients, regulatory agencies and sub-consultants
Assists in preparing proposals and cost estimates.
Preparation of permitting packages and/or parts of permitting packages.
May act in an advisory capacity to senior management on technical matters.
May manage tasks or small projects of small or moderate scope and complexity involving his/her technical expertise.
Preparation of written technical reports and complete technical documents.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.