Key Responsibilities
Project and Technical Support
- Support and/or lead scientific components of marine environmental assessments, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) evaluations, and related technical studies.
- Assist with proposal development, project coordination, and efficient execution of consulting assignments.
Field Operations and Data Collection
- Participate in and/or lead nearshore and offshore field surveys, including scientific diving where applicable.
- Conduct marine environmental sampling, quantitative video and photographic surveys, and in situ measurements.
Data Analysis and Reporting
- Prepare and contribute to technical reports, figures, tables, and presentations for clients and regulatory agencies.
- Maintain data quality, validity, and documentation in accordance with CSA QA/QC standards.
Client and Team Engagement
- Support effective communication with clients, regulators, and internal technical teams.
- Clearly communicate scientific results to technical and non-technical audiences.
Health, Safety, and Compliance
- Adhere to CSA Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) policies and procedures, including scientific diving standards where applicable.
- Maintain accountability for personal safety and the safety of others during field and office activities.
Required Qualifications
- M.Sc. or equivalent experience in marine science, biology, ecology, biological oceanography, environmental science, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience with marine environmental data analysis and technical writing.
- Familiarity with environmental impact assessment processes and regulatory documentation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced consulting or applied science environment.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard data management tools.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice.
- Experience working at sea on large and small vessels for campaigns of various duration.
- Valid US Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications
- Scientific diving experience (AAUS or equivalent) of 100 logged dives or more and open-water SCUBA certification.
- Experience with marine habitat surveys, benthic sampling, or species identification.
- Experience with advanced statistical analysis (e.g., R, SAS) and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- First Aid, CPR, O₂ administration, and/or marine safety training.
- Experience supporting proposal development or environmental permitting efforts.
- Foreign language proficiency.
