Job Description

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“We want to build an organization where everyone loves their job and their leaders care for them.”

Over the last 30 years, TULLOCH has built a robust multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm recognized Canada-wide for its strengths in the diverse service offerings and commitment to excellence. TULLOCH’s innovative use of emerging technologies to improve both the efficiency and quality of work is core to everything TULLOCH. This approach, along with our extreme work ethic, makes us a service provider of choice for many clients.

Based in Huntsville, the Aquatic Ecologist will report to the Environmental Department Lead and will have a wide range of duties which ultimately focus on environmental assessment, species at risk, and aquatic studies. You will be part of a team that provides practical ecological solutions to industry, government, and private sectors. This is a new position. The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $78,000.

What You’ll Do:
As part of the Environmental team within TULLOCH Engineering, you will:

Design and perform effective aquatic habitat and aquatic biota surveys to meet applicable regulatory or project specific requirements
Record clear and concise field data under varied conditions including inclement weather and throughout the evening
Conduct fish and fish habitat assessments using a variety of gear and sampling techniques in a range of aquatic environments
Conduct assessments of project impacts on Natural Heritage features and prepare mitigation strategies to eliminate or reduce those impacts
Interpret field data to prepare quality, accurate, and technically sound reports and regulatory documents
Review technical documents, reports, and other deliverables prepared by colleagues to ensure quality control and to provide technical input
Ensure efficient and effective use of time and resources to adhere to project budgets and schedules
Conduct all aspects of business with the utmost respect, honesty, and integrity, including interactions with regulators, clients, and colleagues
Support various environmental project work as required

Please note that this job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility that will ever be required of an employee in the job.

What You Should Bring:
The ideal candidate will have a university degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Ecology, Biology, or a related program. Additionally, you should bring:

4+ years of experience working in a related role, preferably with consulting experience
Proficiency with standard to advanced statistical analytical tools (proficiency with R preferred)
Demonstrated ability to perform studies in aquatic ecology (Study design and project management experience is an asset)
General knowledge of fish and fish habitat
Experience with a range of fish and aquatic sampling techniques
Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation
Experience conducting fish community and population assessments
Experience in field survey design, coordination and field lead
High motivation with results-oriented focus
Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Unwavering commitment to health and safety in the workplace
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Valid Class G driver’s licence
Assets for this position include: experience supervising and directing junior technical staff; MTO/DFO/MNRF fisheries protocol training; RAQS certification for Fisheries Assessment or Fisheries Contracts Specialty; and/or a ROM fish identification course.

Who You Are:

You are comfortable working in and around water, in remote areas, in all weather conditions, and at night
You are willing to travel for fieldwork
You are always keen to try something new
You work hard until the job is done
You go where others will not or cannot because you love a challenge
You are trusted with the freedom and responsibility to work independently while contributing to overall team success

What We Offer You:
TULLOCH has built a passionate workforce with a strong and vibrant culture which has been the key to our success. We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful, established, and growing engineering company:

Competitive salary, benefits plan, and company pension plan
A fantastic culture, team, and energetic work environment
Social activities, company sponsored events, and opportunities to give back to our local community
Flexible working hours which promote work-life balance
Coaching and mentoring programs
Scholarship programs for family members
Opportunities to travel and work across Canada
Hybrid working options

TULLOCH is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to acquiring a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, origins, ages, orientations, genders, creeds, and religions. TULLOCH accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. TULLOCH is an excellent place to work and we look forward to meeting with you! If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.

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