Senior Marine Scientist

Senior Marine Scientist
Worley Consulting Group
Vancouver, British Columbia

Worley Consulting. Be part of the solution. 

Worley Consulting is a global group of consultants, scientists, engineers, and digital experts dedicated to solving the world’s critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges.

We partner with our customers to find solutions that create value over the life of their assets. We implement new technologies to run assets more efficiently, secure and safeguard social licenses, support local communities, and accelerate the energy transition. 

We evaluate options and identify opportunities and risks to support our customers’ decision-making. We assist with asset strategy and selection, business case preparation, concept and feasibility studies, technology evaluation, energy strategies and asset operational excellence.

Rising to the challenge, together

We are thousands of consultants across the globe.  Be part of the future – welcome to our growing team!

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

Capitalize on the existing opportunities in the port and marine sector on the West and Arctic Coasts and offshore wind opportunities.

Identify new opportunities and assist in managing proposal preparation and client-facing activities.

• • Assist in growing and enhancing our marine capability. 
  • Technical stewardship for the delivery of high-quality Marine Science and Data Collection services.
  • Establish a strategy for growth for Marine Sciences, focus in West and Artic Coasts, but consideration to Atlantic Coast in future.
  • Collaborate with other Marine Science Advisian hubs globally including INTECSEA.
  • Help mentor members of the Marine Sciences team to support their technical and career development. 
  • Be a Worley Consutling ambassador in the field and participate in thought leadership (conferences, papers).
  • Deliver marine scopes within the ‘as sold’ gross margin.
  • Travel as required for various field programs.

 Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. Degree from an accredited institution plus appropriate continuing education in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline. 
• Registered Professional Biologist (R.PBio) or eligibility for professional registration in British Columbia.
• Expert knowledge in the marine sciences within the West and/or Arctic Coasts. 
• Senior-level experience in the environmental consulting field. 
• Demonstrated commitment to HSE leadership.
• A strong network of industry contacts within the regulatory community (such as DFO and provincial and territorial regulatory bodies).
• Excellent client interfacing skills with an ability to identify new opportunities within the client scope. 
• Track record of successful management of projects/work packages to meet agreed budget and schedule. 
• Technical reporting prowess. Aid in the preparation of proposals, budget estimates and schedules for projects/work packages. 

Additional info:

• Competitive and comprehensive compensation, benefits package.
• Commitment to ongoing professional and career path development.
• Support work-life balance through our flexible working initiatives, including working from home.
• Opportunities to integrate into engineering and project delivery to deliver meaningful benefits to the environment and communities.  
• Opportunities to expand network to the global marine sciences team.
• To be part of a growing dynamic team, steer its direction and share in its success. 

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is CAD $98,824.00 - $162,965.00.

Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley Consulting offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects within Canada and overseas.

We strive to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviours, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Worley Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.