Intermediate Aquatic Biologist

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career?  Now is the perfect time to join Egis.  Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights. 

Our values showcase everything we believe in:

A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.  

A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are. 

A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.  

The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you? 

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact.  We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.

We seek to hire a motivated individual to join our team as an intermediate aquatic biologist. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of aquatic monitoring and assessment programs involving the collection of water, sediment, benthic macroinvertebrates, plankton and fish.  In addition, the successful candidate will support and be involved in data summary, data analysis and report preparation.  The position will require travel to locations throughout Canada for periods as long as two to three weeks with expenses paid.  The successful candidate will be required to conduct fieldwork in inclement weather, at remote field locations, on large and small boats, and in freshwater and marine environments.  In addition, some field programs require night work - when active sampling of nocturnal organisms is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead aquatic field studies;
• Plan field work logistics;
• Assist in Project Management and budget tracking;
• Maintenance of field equipment/vessels in safe working condition;
• Data entry, tabulation and quality assurance and quality control;
• Conduct laboratory based investigations; and
• Participate in report preparation.

Applicants for this role MUST meet the following requirements:

• Graduated with an environmental based diploma or degree;
• Minimum of 5 years post diploma or degree experience, this can include a M.Sc. with 2 to 3 years of work experience;
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written);
• Valid Class G Driver’s Licence;
• Experience trailering and operation of boats on large lakes;
• Familiarity with a variety of benthic, fish, water and sediment sampling techniques and equipment;
• Meet requirements of federal security clearances;
• Ability to perform physically demanding work (able to life 50 lbs); and,
• Willingness to travel and/or work shifts (twelve hour day and night shifts).

Additional Assets

• Experience with Excel and other methods of data storage and presentation;
• Past experience with larval fish or eggs an asset
• WHMIS,
• MED-A3 Certification
• Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) certification
• First Aid and CPR-C training;
• ROM fish ID certification
• Small vessel operatory proficiency training
• Restricted radiotelephone operator permit
• Experience aging fish using a variety of structures;
• Experience with microscopy;
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and other methods of data storage and presentation; and;
• Experience writing reports and applications to fulfill government requirements (i.e., annual permit reports, EEM reports, Ontario ECA and PTTW applications

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.