Marine Biologist

Our client, a leading engineering firm, is currently looking for a Senior Marine Biologist to join their Environmental Planning and Ecology Business line in the in Burnaby office.Primary Location: British Columbia - BurnabyMain Qualifications:- A university degree in biology or a related field.- Experience leading and conducting marine biology and/or ocean science programs.- A professional designation (e.g., R.P.Bio or P.Biol.) or eligibility for a designation.- Previous experience leading teams within a consultancy practiceMain Responsibilities:- Designing and leading marine studies and preparing technical reports. Project opportunities exist in Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic Canada, with emerging opportunities in the US and South America.- Developing scopes of work and budgets for proposals.- Providing technical and regulatory expertise (provincial, territorial, and federal) for projects that interact with marine environments.- Leading or coordinating components of regulatory approvals.- Designing offset projects through collaborations with engineers and community engagement professionals- Managing projects, scopes of work, and budgets from proposals through to the delivery of quality reports.- Managing or contributing at a leadership level to the compilation and writing of regulatory submissions.- Reviewing others’ work and offering constructive feedback.- Marketing the company's full range of services to existing and potential clients through your work and other business development opportunities.- Liaising with regulatory agencies and Indigenous peoples.- Mentoring junior and intermediate staff.- Being a champion for safety and quality, every day.Other Qualifications:- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate complex ideas to audiences with varying levels of scientific literacy, including clients, regulators, community members and other interested stakeholders.- An advanced understanding of ecological methods and statistics, and demonstrated experience interpreting complex datasets.- Ability to think independently and strategically, maintain a positive attitude, be self-motivated and employ a strong work initiative.- Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.