POSITION SUMMARY

Sartori is seeking to add Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs) to their ongoing Marine Mammal Monitoring Program at the Woodfibre LNG project near Squamish BC.

MMOs will be responsible for conducting visual observations for marine mammals, deploying and operating hydrophone monitoring equipment, and conducting water quality monitoring. Long hours on the water may be required during certain construction periods.

Camp facilities will be available for non-local candidates, daily transportation to/from project site from Squamish will be available for local candidates. 

POSITION LOCATION

The position will primarily involve monitoring on the Woodfibre LNG project in Squamish, BC. Candidates from outside of the Squamish/Vancouver area can expect to be stationed in camp.  

PREFERRED CAPABILITIES

• MMO or marine monitoring experience.  
• Whale and pinniped species identification abilities.
• Hydroacoustic monitoring experience.
• Water quality monitoring experience.
• Field work experience in aquatic biology (e.g., fish and amphibian surveys/salvages and habitat assessment), terrestrial wildlife and birds (e.g., breeding bird nest surveys, raptor surveys, wildlife and species at risk surveys) and vegetation assessment.  
• Strong interpersonal skills for client and contractor communications. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Position will likely require shift work with length of shifts to be determined. Normal working days are likely to be up to 10-12 hours.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean Driver’s Abstract. 

PREFERENCES GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WITH:

 • Suitable academic background and/or experience with applied science biology work or other related field work.
• MMO or marine monitoring experience.
• Hydroacoustic monitoring experience.
• Level 1 First Aid
• SVOP certification

COMPENSATION

Competitive hourly rate based on experience, education and training.   

BENEFITS

• Cell phone allowance.

• Overtime in keeping with applicable employment laws. 

HOW TO APPLY

Email a resume to blake@sartorienv.com
Posting will remain open until it is filled.