Marine Environmental Technician

Location: North Vancouver, BC

About Hatfield:

This year, Hatfield is proud to celebrate 50 years of serving our clients and our community! We have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers (2024) and Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers (2024). With 250 team members and growing, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield, you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of those who share our planet.

The Marine Technician role presents a tremendous career growth opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing development of our team and will receive excellent mentorship from experienced environmental professionals. The ideal candidate will have a marine ecology or biology background. Project assignments will cross several industry sectors (e.g., marine and coastal development and restoration, infrastructure, tunneling, renewable energy, ports and terminals, etc.). This position will be based out of Hatfield’s North Vancouver office and may require travel throughout Western Canada.

Responsibilities:

1. Participation in environmental surveys and monitoring studies, focusing on marine ecology, fish and fish habitat (e.g., saltmarsh, eelgrass, kelp), water/sediment quality, benthic invertebrate communities or other related elements of the marine environment.
2. Working as an Environmental Monitor, typically on marine related construction projects.
3. Assist in data collection, entry, quality control, analysis, and interpretation for report preparation.
4. Preparation of permit applications and associated documentation.
5. Literature and data review, collation, and communication of review/research to peers.
6. Engage with marine and management teams on a variety of projects.

Education and Experience:

1. Completed BSc or BA in marine biology, marine ecology or marine equivalent with appropriate qualifications for work in BC.
2. A valid Canadian driver’s license, a clean driving abstract and experience driving a 1/2 ton truck.
3. Experience in scientific writing, scientific data collection and relevant field techniques.
4. Training or courses relating to data analysis, environmental assessments and permitting in BC.
5. Relevant professional certification (e.g., RBTech/BiT/RPBio, AAg/PAg, EPt/EP, etc.) or ability to obtain is an asset.

Other experience or interests that would be an asset include:

1. Strong identification skills of BC marine flora and fauna.
2. CAUS or occupational SCUBA (or ability to easily obtain).
3. Boat driving experience and SVOP, MED A3 (or equivalent), ROC-M, Marine Basic First Aid.
4. Construction environmental monitoring.
5. Hydroacoustic monitoring marine mammal monitoring.
6. Marine fish and fish habitat assessments.
7. Marine invertebrate assessments.
8. Sediment and water quality sampling; and environmental effects monitoring and reporting.

Other Assets/Skills:

1. Ability to work within diverse teams and maintain a positive attitude.
2. Ability and interest to undertake extensive fieldwork, in a range of weather conditions, including potentially working in remote locations.
3. Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and the willingness to potentially work additional or non-standard hours.
4. Excellent communication (verbal and technical writing) skills and time management.
5. Attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of adherence to standard operating procedures and data collection, management, and analysis standards.
6. A focus on health and safety and quality.
7. An understanding of environmental legislation, regulations, permitting processes, guidance documents and Best Management Practices in BC.

What's In It For You?

1. Friendly and down-to-earth work culture.
2. Matching group retirement plan.
3. Comprehensive health insurance – medical/dental/vision coverage.
4. Competitive vacation and special leave.
5. Professional development & mentorship.
6. Relocation allowance.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity, irrespective of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability. Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights, cultures, interests, and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve, and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV in confidence through the online form or email: resumes@hatfieldgroup.catsone.com. Please indicate “Marine Environmental Technician” in your subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Salary range: $53k - $65k.

We extend an invitation to applicants of all levels to submit their candidacy for this role. Please be advised, that in the course of our assessment of your qualifications, we retain the right to adjust the seniority classification of the position accordingly. Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.