Hi All,

Roe Environmental is seeking marine mammal observers and hydroacoustic technicians to provide environmental monitoring for the construction of a marine terminal at the Woodfibre LNG project near Squamish, BC.

MMOs will be responsible for conducting visual observations for marine mammals. Hydroacoustic techs will deploy and operate hydrophone monitoring equipment. The roles are individually dedicated, but may be interchangeable for candidates with experience, or the desire to develop professional skills.  

Long hours at monitoring stations on barges, boats and land shelters may be required during certain construction periods.

There may be opportunities to diversify into separate environmental technician roles, including monitoring of sensitive construction works, water quality sampling, wildlife monitoring and erosion and sediment control inspections.

Highly experienced MMOs and PAMOs, please reach out if you are interested in more senior roles (the below information predominantly applies to entry, junior and intermediate level positions).


POSITION TERM

Positions available for immediate start with a temporary contract to February 2026.

Candidates not immediately available, please reach out to discuss later starts.

Opportunity for continued full-time employment.


POSITION LOCATION

The position will involve monitoring on the Woodfibre LNG project in Squamish, BC. Candidates from outside of the immediate Squamish area can expect to be housed in a private room on the Floatel (converted cruise ship) moored on site during their shift.


REQUIREMENTS

Position to require shift work. Typically 2 weeks on, 1 weeks off.

Candidates should expect to work night and day shifts, as required.

Normal working days are likely to be up to 10 to 12 hours.


PREFERRED CAPABILITIES

Marine Mammal Observer or wildlife monitoring experience.
Knowledge of bioacoustics and experience with hydrophone operation is an asset, but training will be provided.
Familiarity with whale and pinniped species identification.
Comfortable working on boats and in outdoor settings (long hours, year-round).
Strong interpersonal skills for client and contractor communications, and collaboration with a large team of observers.
Strong data collection and handling skills.
Experience working on highly dynamic construction sites is an asset.
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 is an asset.

PREFERENCES GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WITH
Priority placement will be given to (1) Squamish Nation members and (2) Indigenous candidates with demonstrated experience, competency, and a good safety track record.
Priority placement will be given to residents of Squamish, Whistler and the Vancouver North Shore.


COMPENSATION

$28/hour - $34.00/hour based on experience and training

30% increase on hourly rate for all night shift work

Overtime per provincial standards (1.5x over 8hrs, 2x over 12hrs)


BENEFITS

Cell phone allowance


HOW TO APPLY

Email introduction and resume to matt@roe-env.ca, blake@roe-env.ca and shani@roe-env.ca

Provide a minimum of two references

Posting will remain open until it is filled.


Thanks


Ania Booth, MSc, BSc (Hons)

Lead Marine Mammal Observer

Office 604 987 5588 | Mobile 778 956 1404 

ania@roe-env.ca | roe-env.ca

 

For more than 15 years, we’ve operated as Sartori Environmental Inc, establishing an exceptional reputation for our reliable, responsible, and innovative approach. January 01, 2024 marked a significant milestone in our evolution as we launched our company’s new name and brand: Roe Environmental.