Aquatic Scientist

Minnow Aquatic Environmental Services (Minnow), a division of Trinity Consultants, is a leader in Aquatic Environmental Consulting Services, conducting environmental studies in freshwater and marine environments across Canada. We are a firm of scientists and engineers with multidisciplinary expertise (water quality / aquatic chemistry, geochemistry, aquatic biology, aquatic ecology, aquatic toxicology, hydrogeology, hydrodynamic mixing, and environmental statistics) serving the Canadian natural resource sector with offices in Georgetown ON, Guelph ON, Saskatoon SK, Sparwood BC, and Victoria BC. We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Aquatic Scientist in beautiful Victoria BC.The position of Aquatic Scientist will involve management of small- to medium-sized projects (e.g., organization and interpretation of water quality, sediment quality, toxicity test, periphyton/plankton community, benthic invertebrate community, and fish/fish habitat data and assistance in the preparation of interpretive reports), assisting senior scientists with components of larger projects, providing subject matter expertise within one or more of the aquatic science sub-disciplines, and planning and implementing field studies across Canada.The position will be subject to mentoring and supervision by senior Minnow staff. The position provides the opportunity to mentor junior staff and to build Minnow’s reputation in the aquatic sciences through exemplary project execution, deliverable quality, and participation in industry association meetings and technical conferences.The successful candidate will have consulting and project management skills, exceptional organizational skills, an eye for detail, strong communication skills, excellent technical writing skills, substantial experience in aquatic sampling, and knowledge of software applications including MS Word, MS Excel, and statistical packages. A graduate degree in environmental science (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) is preferred along with 3 to 10 years of relevant work experience. The candidate must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, must have a valid driver’s license, and must be willing to travel and work in remote locations. Registration as a Registered Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio.) is required.Minnow offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an excellent work environment.We are committed to cultivating an authentic and diverse organization, welcoming all those interested in our work to apply. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive interview experience. Please inform us of any accommodations needed to assist you during the interview process.Applications will be accepted until the role is filled. Only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.