Aquatic Biologist

Work site environment

• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Rural area
• General office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Perform administrative tasks
• Conduct ecological and environmental impact studies and prepare reports
• Plan and conduct studies of the environment, and of the population, distribution, structure and functional characteristics and behaviour of plants and animals
• Prepare reports and plans for management of renewable resources
• Produce reports
• Present the views of an association or organization to members, the media and the general public
• Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles
• Provide consulting services to government and other organizations
• Conduct literature reviews
• Monitor and evaluate

Experience and specialization

Field work location experience

• Maritimes

Technical experience

• Marine ecosystem

Physiographic environment experience

• Coastline

Research experience

• Correlational
• Experimental or quantitative

Area of work experience

• Fisheries

Planning specialization

• Water resource management

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Project management
• Environment
• Operational methods research

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available