Marine Environmental Specialist - Victoria, BC

Location

Victoria, BC

About Hatfield

Hatfield has been proudly serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top SME Employers in 2024. With 250 team members and growing, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield, you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.

The Marine Environmental Specialist role presents a tremendous career growth opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing development of our team and will receive excellent mentorship from experienced environmental professionals. The ideal candidate will have a marine ecology or biology background. Project assignments will cross several industry sectors (e.g., marine and coastal restoration and development, infrastructure, tunnelling, renewable energy, ports and terminals, etc.). This position will be based out of a remote Victoria office and may require travel throughout Western Canada. A vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Participation in environmental surveys and monitoring studies, focusing on marine and near shore ecology, fish and fish habitat (e.g., saltmarsh, eelgrass, kelp), water and sediment quality, benthic invertebrate communities or other related elements of the marine environment.
• Working typically on marine and coastal planning infrastructure projects.
• Assist in data collection, entry, quality control, analysis, and interpretation for preparing technical reports.
• Preparation of permit applications.
• Environmental compliance documentation, including inspections and audits.
• Literature and data review, collation, and communication of review/research to peers.
• Assist with project management responsibilities including the coordination of equipment, personnel, and proposal preparation.
• Engage with marine and management teams on a variety of projects and contribute technical inputs to project planning and assessments.

Education and Experience

• Completed BSc or BA in marine biology or ecology, or equivalent with appropriate qualifications for work in BC.
• Minimum 3+ years of marine environmental consulting experience.
• Experience in scientific writing, scientific data collection and analysis, and relevant field techniques.
• Training or courses relating to data analysis, environmental assessments and permitting in BC.
• A valid Canadian driver’s license for the past three years, experience driving a pickup truck and the ability to meet the requirements for our third party automobile insurance policy.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., RBTech/BiT/RPBio, AAg/PAg, EPt/EP, etc.) or ability to obtain is an asset.

Other Assets/Skills

• Ability to work within diverse teams and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability and interest to undertake fieldwork, in a range of weather conditions, including potentially working in remote locations.
• Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and the willingness to potentially work additional or non-standard hours.
• Excellent communication (verbal and technical writing) skills and time management.
• Attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of adherence to standard operating procedures and data collection, management, and analysis standards.
• A focus on health, safety and quality.
• An understanding of environmental legislation, regulations, permitting processes, guidance documents and Best Management Practices in BC.
• Other experience or interests that would be an asset include:
• strong identification skills of BC marine flora and fauna;
• boat driving experience (on rivers and ocean), particularly around southern BC;
• SVOP, MED A3 (or equivalent), ROC-M, OFA Level 1;
• experience trailering a boat;
• CAUS or occupational SCUBA (or ability to easily obtain) and scientific diving experience;
• construction environmental monitoring;
• hydroacoustic monitoring;
• marine mammal monitoring;
• marine fish and fish habitat assessments;
• marine invertebrate assessments;
• sediment and water quality sampling; and
• environmental effects monitoring and reporting.

What's In It For You?

• Friendly and down-to-earth work culture
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO) program
• Matching group retirement plan
• Comprehensive health insurance – medical/dental/vision coverage
• Competitive vacation and special leave
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Relocation allowance

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity, irrespective of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability.

Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights, cultures, interests, and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve, and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume describing your experience through the online form.

Salary range: $64k – $76k. To ensure we attract the best candidate, Hatfield will adjust the seniority of the role and level of compensation, aligned with the candidate’s suitability and experience.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.