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Marine Biologist (Part-Time - Variable)

Overview/Responsibilities

WSP Canada Limited is currently seeking a Marine Field Biologist to join our team in St. John’s, NL. The successful candidate will work within the Marine Sciences Group, under the supervision of the Team Lead and/or Group Coordinator. Primary responsibilities will include conducting marine environmental field programs with a focus on offshore programs, data analysis and reporting on a variety of projects, as delegated by the Team Lead and/or Group Coordinator. Other opportunities may arise to help other groups under the St. John’s office, such as the Natural Sciences Group. Positions are preferable in St. John’s, NL, Canada but could be available throughout the other Maritime provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island).

Skills/Qualifications

Key responsibilities/requirements will include in:

• Experience or training in some or all of the following for coastal and/or offshore environments:

• Marine species identification.

• Fish and invertebrate sampling (e.g., otoliths, tissues) and preservation.

• Sediment and water sampling.

• Seabird observation.

• Marine mammal observation.

• Underwater visual data review for marine habitat and species characterization.

• Able to work effectively as a member of a team, and independently with minimal supervision and direction.

• Able to demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills.

Qualifications for this position include:

• Minimum B.Sc. level University Degree or relevant technical diploma in Biology or Environmental Science.

• 3-5 years’ experience in coastal or offshore monitoring/sampling programs.

• Relevant technical or regulatory experience from the consulting industry.

• Solid technical and/or academic background in biological sciences

Asset Qualifications:

• Certified in MED-DVS or equivalent within the last five years.

• Experience with boating and trailering

• Pleasure Craft Operator / Small Vessel Operator Proficiency certification

• First Aid certification

• Experience in marine instrumentation.

• Experience in Statistical analysis in R and PRIMER.

Compensation and Benefits

WSP will offer a competitive salary based on the successful candidates experience and knowledge. Standard work weeks will be 22.5 hours. Overtime, weekend, and remote work may be required on a project specific basis.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation

• We are locally dedicated with international scale

• We are future focused and challenge the status quo

• We foster collaboration in everything we do

• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)