Senior Environmental Specialist - Fisheries and Aquatics

About Hatfield

Hatfield, a proudly Canadian company, has been serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. With 250 team members and growing, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world.

Hatfield is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist – Fisheries and Aquatics to become part of our Environmental Monitoring and Assessment team in Vancouver or Calgary.

Responsibilities

• Managing environmental effects monitoring programs, fish and fish habitat baseline surveys, mark-recapture studies, effectiveness monitoring of restoration/offsetting projects, species at risk assessments, and riparian vegetation inventories.
• Acting as primary client contact on proposals and projects.
• Preparing, submitting, and consulting on design documents/technical reports.
• Leading meetings/presentations with/to clients and regulators/interest groups.
• Preparing and managing project schedules and budgets.
• Providing technical expertise on environmental protection, assessment, permitting, and monitoring.
• Mentoring and advising technical staff.
• Leading business development activities, including actively promoting Hatfield's services to clients, strengthening existing corporate relationships, preparing technical and financial proposals, and client negotiations.
• Working in the field, occasionally in remote locations.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant environmental discipline (fisheries or aquatics).
• A relevant professional designation or eligible to apply.
• 7+ years of experience managing environmental studies focused on natural resource development and/or infrastructure projects.
• General knowledge of federal and provincial environmental legislation and environmental impact assessment processes.
• A valid Canadian driver's license for the past three years, experience driving a pickup truck and the ability to meet the requirements for our third party automobile insurance policy.

Other Assets/Skills

• Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and teamwork.
• Demonstrated reporting and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Research and analytical skills (data collection, compilation, and analysis).
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO) program.
• Matching group retirement plan.
• Comprehensive health insurance – medical/dental/vision coverage.
• Competitive vacation and special leave.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Relocation allowance.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV in confidence through the online form or email: resumes@hatfieldgroup.catsone.com. Please indicate "Senior Environmental Specialist - Fisheries and Aquatics" in your subject line.