Onsite Principal Technical Consultant, Marine Scientist

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About the role

  • Lead marine science initiatives and environmental projects at ERM, a global leader in sustainability consulting. Oversee multidisciplinary marine monitoring and contribute to environmental impact assessments across Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and execution of marine field programs nationwide, including challenging Arctic locations
  • Oversee multidisciplinary marine monitoring efforts spanning water quality, sediment, benthic epifauna/infauna, macroflora, and broader ecological indicators
  • Provide senior technical oversight, quality control, and expert scientific guidance to clients and internal teams
  • Contribute to environmental impact assessments, fisheries programs, baseline studies, offsetting/mitigation plans, and regulatory processes
  • Drive high‑quality data management, interpretation, and reporting to support evidence‑driven decision‑making
  • Support and mentor junior staff, helping build technical excellence across ERM’s marine, aquatics, and fisheries communities
  • Shape major project outcomes while ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and ERM quality standards

Requirements

  • B.Sc. in Marine Biology, Natural Resource Management, or a related marine science discipline
  • Registered Professional Biologist
  • 6+ years of environmental consulting experience
  • Technical expertise in study design, statistical analysis, and field programs related to marine water quality, sediment, benthic infauna/epifauna, macroflora, and related biological datasets
  • Experience coordinating complex field logistics in remote locations and managing multi-team operations
  • Strong understanding of federal, provincial, and territorial regulatory frameworks for marine environments in Canada
  • Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, regulators, and the public
  • Proven success within multidisciplinary project teams supporting shipping operations, environmental assessments, monitoring programs, and compliance initiatives
  • Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

Benefits

  • paid time off
  • parental leave
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • disability
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
  • and other applicable benefits to eligible employees

Job title

Principal Technical Consultant, Marine Scientist

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$117,540 - CA$174,235 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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