• Work for a growing company - over 75 years strong
• Earn a competitive annual salary based on skills and experience, plus benefits
• Enjoy a long-term career with a Platinum Club Member of Canada's Best Managed Companies Program

About Associated Environmental Consultants

Associated Environmental Consultants is part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies. We provide a wide range of environmental consulting services to a client base that is well-diversified between the public and private sectors. Our environmental science and management services are well integrated with those of our engineering colleagues, providing opportunities to work with talented people across disciplines and throughout western and northern Canada.

We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business.

Recognizing our excellence and dedication to staff, we have been one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008. We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.

For more information, please visit ae.ca/environmental

About the Opportunity

Currently, Associated Environmental Consultants are looking for a full-time Fisheries Biologist/Aquatic Scientist to join their team in Vernon, BC.

The Intermediate Fisheries Biologist will be responsible for program design and implementation, project management, and client and business development. You will tackle a wide variety of environmental work primarily on local and regional infrastructure engineering projects through all project phases, including occasional travel and remote work. 

Your duties will also include, but are not limited to:

• Working with a small team, training and mentoring junior staff
• Designing and overseeing studies and coordinating field surveys
• Managing complex multi-disciplinary projects including budgets and liaising with clients, colleagues and contractors
• Preparing and reviewing high-quality technical reports and work plans for technical programs and writing winning proposals
• Leading municipal, provincial and federal regulatory processes
• Bridging cultural differences between engineering and environmental values and explaining the importance of regulatory processes
• Developing and managing relationships with industry, government and Indigenous clients
• Contributing to the growth and scientific development of the company
• Participating in business development, such as preparing proposals, making contact with clients, and attending meetings

About You

In order to qualify for this role, you will need an Undergraduate Degree in Biology, Fisheries or Aquatic Science, as well as Professional Registration (i.e. R.P.Bio. or P.Biol.). You will also need 5+ years of experience in an environmental consulting role along with a valid driver's license.

The following skills and experience are also required:

• Adaptability to a wide variety of work types and sizes
• Creativity and ability to think out of the box
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• An aptitude for developing and maintaining client relationships
• Ability to manage project tasks, budgets, and schedules to produce client deliverables
• Experience writing winning cost proposals and work plans
• Practical experience in fish population and aquatic ecology assessments, riparian assessments, offsetting and habitat design, stream channel processes, and streamflow and fish habitat interactions
• Study design, field assessment, statistical analysis and interpretation experience
• Knowledge of statistical analysis software (asset)

About the Benefits

You will receive an attractive annual salary based on skills, knowledge, and experience, plus the following benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits (extended health, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, and matching company pension program)
• A culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion
• Ongoing support for professional development and growth, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group
• A work environment that focuses on health, safety, and overall wellness, including COR® (Certificate of Recognition) certification, fitness allowance, and local wellness activities
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events (including our biennial company-wide Olympics), lunch-and-learns, and community support initiatives
• Advancement opportunities for those with an aptitude for consulting

We are willing to offer relocation assistance for the right candidate.

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.

If you want to be a part of a fast-growing company with a culture that engages and inspires, apply now!