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Senior Consultant, Scientist page is loadedSenior Consultant, ScientistApplylocationsVancouver, Canadatime typeFull timeposted onPosted 6 Days Agojob requisition idR00021951This is a fantastic opportunity forSenior Consultant, FisheriesBiologistlooking to advance their career with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy. Travel to beautiful, remote locations across Canada Work on major, multimillion-dollar projects Be a key member of a growing team of fisheries specialists delivering project work within Canada and globally Work out of one of our major ERM offices, or work flexibly from home We want to do great things; we need your helpERMis a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, and social consulting services with offices in over 40 countries. We have worked with many of the Global Fortune 500 companies delivering innovative solutions for business and selected government clients helping them understand and manage the sustainability challenges that the world is increasingly facing. The breadth of experience over our 50-year history means we have an extraordinary track record and excel at taking on complex and challenging projects. Our clients are primarily in the mining and energy sectors, and we support water management through all phases of the project life cycle. We are currently engaged in exciting, transformative projects with major clients. As a fisheries biologist, you will be a member of a large Biodiversity and Ecosystems team inCanada , working within a multidisciplinary community of toxicologists, geochemists, hydrologists, aquatic scientists, and wildlife biologists (among other disciplines), and will become a member of an extensive team of global environmental and social experts. This is an opportunity to contribute to aquatic environmental assessments and permitting for large-scale capital projects. Your responsibilities:Design and implement fish and fish habitat field programs in streams, rivers, and lakes throughout Canada. Contribute to the development and monitoring of fisheries offsetting and compensation programs. Compile, manage, analyze and interpret fish habitat, community, and biology data, and contribute to database management. Draft technical reports, or sections of reports, including baseline reports, environmental monitoring reports, permitting applications and compliance reports, offsetting plans, and impact assessments. Actively contribute to ERM’s international aquatics and fisheries technical communities. Mentor junior staff and field technicians. Who you are:B.Sc. in Fisheries Biology or similar discipline. Registered Professional Biologist (or equivalent), or eligible to apply 5+ years of experience, including field experience in fish and fish habitat assessment, fish sampling on lakes and rivers, water quality sampling, and aquatic biology (experience with hydrology, instream flow assessment,hydroacoustic/bathymetricassessment, fish habitat offsetting are also assets). Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health & Safety procedures. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of the Federal, Provincial and Territorial regulations and guidelines as they apply to the mining and oil & gas sectors. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, work independently with minimal supervision, and travel. Excellent problem solving abilities and advancedwriting/communicationskills. Valid driver’s license and good driving record. Pleasure Craft Operators license. Electrofishing training, Occupational First Aid, Swiftwater Rescue Training are assets. Positive outlook, collaborative, self-starter who takes initiative, and is inspired by the success of ERM as a global company. For theSenior Consultant, Fisheries Biologistposition, we anticipate the annual base pay of$80,000 – $85,000 CAD . An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above . This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable. You can apply for this role throughhttps://www.erm.com/careers/apply/or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Who We Are: As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients.Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you for your interest in ERM! Similar Jobs (1)Senior Consultant, Scientist (Mid- Level)locationsVancouver, Canadatime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Ago We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.#J-18808-Ljbffr