Company:
Pacificus Biological Services Ltd.
Details:
Pacificus is a dynamic environmental consulting company that offers professional guidance based on scientific expertise. We have registered professional biologists, biologists, technologists, and commercial divers on our team that conduct assessments, provide recommendations, and assist clients through their development and research projects.
Position: Biologist
Position Term: Full-time, Year-Round
Hours: 40 hrs / week
Office Location: Port Hardy
Pacificus is currently hiring an intermediate fisheries biologist in order to respond to business growth on Vancouver Island and Coastal BC. The Biologists will provide expertise in the field of fisheries biology with the ability to conduct aquatic and marine habitat assessments, plan Environmental Monitoring activities, and supervise technicians in the field and office. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience and be well versed in provincial and federal environmental regulations. The individual will enjoy working in a team environment and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced company.
Job Duties:
• Undertaking fish and fish habitat field assessments;
• Preparing permit applications, proposals and professional or technical reports;
• Preparing fish and fish habitat environmental impact assessments for a diverse clientele.
Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications:
• University degree (BSc.) in Fisheries, Biology, Natural Resource Management, or related discipline;
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience;
• Excellent technical report preparation, writing and communication skills;
• Physically fit as well as a willingness to work outdoors, including field stays in remote camp settings;
• Experience in the consulting industry with extensive working knowledge of current provincial and federal regulatory requirements;
• Previous experience in stream classification, road crossing assessments, environmental monitoring, and habitat evaluations in and around fish habitat;
Assets:
• Registered and in good standing as a biological professional (RPBio, RBTech, BIT) with the College of Applied Biology of B.C.;
• Transport Canada’s Small Vessel Operator Proficiency certification (SVOP);
• WorkSafe BC certified occupational SCUBA diver;
• Backpack electro-fishing certification.