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Fisheries and Aquatics Manager
North Vancouver, BCHatfield is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and technically exceptional individual to provide leadership to our growing fisheries and aquatics group in North Vancouver. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the environmental consulting market in Western Canada, gained from their technical and related business development experience in the disciplines of fisheries and aquatic resources monitoring and assessment.
A little bit about us
Hatfield Consultants is an independent, sustainably growing consultancy that offers a comprehensive and complementary range of environmental services throughout Western and Northern Canada. Established in 1974, Hatfield is comprised of a diverse and inclusive group of owners and employees who have a reputation as leading experts and practitioners in the fields of environmental monitoring and assessment.
And you?
We believe that goodness of fit is as important as technical ability. We have a strong corporate culture that is rooted in technical excellence, collaboration, and fun. Hatfield was awarded the Business of Good: Workplace Wellness Award in 2020, and we firmly believe that happy and motivated staff are our most valuable asset. Hatfield could be a great fit if you:
- Thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Deftly manage multiple clients and deadlines.
- Enjoy technical challenges and problem solving.
- Work collaboratively and takes pride in helping your peers succeed.
- Think strategically and act diplomatically.
- Always strive to be the best.
The job
Collectively, the responsibilities of this position will provide our clients with thoughtfully planned and efficiently implemented projects. You will:
- Manage teams of environmental specialists and technicians responsible for conducting fisheries and baseline characterization and impact assessments, environmental effects monitoring, habitat assessment and quantification, and habitat compensation and restoration planning.
- Be responsible for primary client contact; preparation and submission of design/report documents; coordinating and facilitating meetings and presentations for clients, regulators, and interest groups; project scheduling and budgeting; and providing sound technical guidance to our clients.
- Collaborate with biologists, ecologists, hydrologists, geoscientists, social scientists, engineers and other project specialists to implement multi-disciplinary projects.
- Organize and at times lead field surveys in remote (and beautiful) locations.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of marketing and business development activities and lead the preparation of technical and financial proposals for current and prospective clients.
And your qualifications
- Minimum of an undergraduate degree in biological sciences.
- Professional biologist designation, or eligibility for immediate registration.
- Eight or more years of progressive work experience, managing environmental components of mining, pulp and paper, oil and gas, or infrastructure projects at a senior level.
- Sound working knowledge of Provincial and Federal environmental legislation and environmental impact assessment methodology.
- Experience operating in a dynamic consulting environment that requires leadership, flexibility, and teamwork.
- Appropriate qualifications for work in British Columbia and Alberta, and a valid Canadian driver’s license.
With bonus points for
- Aquatic habitat offsetting and compensation experience.
- Demonstrated experience implementing instream flow assessments
- Strong data analyst skills and experience synthesizing large datasets.
- And most importantly, a keen desire to join a group of talented environmental and social scientists working on challenging and thought-provoking projects across the globe.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV describing your experience and salary expectations to resumes@hatfieldgroup.catsone.com (no phone calls please). Please indicate “Fisheries & Aquatics Manager” in your subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.