Employment Opportunities: Jobs

Marine Mammal Observers

LGL Alaska Research Associates, Inc. requires Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs) to work on field monitoring projects this summer and fall (June-November).

Applicants should have experience as a marine mammal observer and be willing to spend extended periods in the field (up to six week rotations) living and working onboard seismic and support vessels in the Beaufort and Chukchi seas in all weather conditions. Must have a positive attitude and strong work ethic, be able to pass a drug test and physical medical exam before boarding the vessel, and be able to pass an offshore open-ocean survival course. Helicopter underwater egress training (HUET) and specific MMO job training. Must have a valid passport and be able to work in the United States.

Persons interested in these positions should mail or email a résumé, references, and a phone number and/or email address where you can be reached to:

Alaskan Projects

Beth Haley (bhaley@lgl.com) or Craig Reiser (creiser@lgl.com)
LGL Alaska Research Associates Inc.
1101 East 76th Avenue, Suite B
Anchorage, Alaska 99518

Marine Ecologist/Mammologist

LGL is accepting applications for Marine Ecologist/Mammalogist positions in our Ontario office. Available positions range from senior project managers to junior biologists. LGL conducts marine mammal research and environmental assessments for a wide variety of clients in Canada, the U.S.A., and elsewhere, with an emphasis on applied research and impact assessments relating to marine mammals and underwater noise. The successful candidates will work as members of our existing office-based teams to fulfill existing project obligations and to obtain new work in traditional and new project areas. These are full-time positions with fieldwork (travel) requirements.

Qualifications: The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate abilities and experience consistent with the followingminimum requirements:

• Intermediate/Senior positions: M.Sc. or Ph.D. (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years experience working on projects involving marine biota, including substantial marine mammal work;
• Junior positions: B.Sc. with 2+ years working experience as noted above, or M.Sc.;
• Experience with marine mammal surveys, photo-id, disturbance assessments, acoustics, and mitigation measures is valued;
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in Canada (Canadian citizens or permanent residents). Preference will be given to those who are also able to work in the U.S.A.; biologists with Canadian (or U.S.) citizenship usually qualify for U.S. work;
• Willing to travel, including to remote areas;
• Work effectively alone and as part of a team;
• Senior positions require strong project management abilities including team building, task scheduling, client relations, and fiscal tracking (plus extensive marine mammal experience);
• Consulting experience would be an asset;
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills with evidence of senior authorship on study proposals and reports, and ideally journal publications;
• Able to provide at least two references who will substantiate your qualifications.;

Marine ecologists/mammalogists with qualifications similar to but not exactly matching the above will be considered.

Salary & Benefits: LGL provides competitive salaries and benefits. Salary commensurate with position and experience.

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Contact: Open until filled.

Send via email a cover letter describing career goals and objectives, citizenship/residency status, and a full CV to:

Ms. Amanda White
LGL Ltd.
Box 280, 22 Fisher Street or
King City, Ont. L7B 1A6
E-mail: awhite@lgl.com

E-mail any enquiries. No phone calls please.

Fisheries Biologist

LGL Limited is accepting applications for a full-time position of Fisheries Biologist to support operations primarily in British Columbia with an emphasis on salmon management, stock assessment and salmon recovery. You will work as part of a team to fulfill existing project obligations and develop new work in traditional and new fisheries arenas. This position is best suited to someone with a keen interest in field biology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science, or equivalent, with 5 or more years professional experience in fisheries;
• Experience working with salmon in the Pacific Region;
• Strong project management abilities including project oversight, team building, task scheduling, client relations, and fiscal tracking;
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills with proven authorship on proposals and reports;

Salary commensurate with experience including retirement plan and benefit package.

Please send a cover letter and résumé to Kerry Stratton (kstratton@lgl.com).
Attention: Kerry Stratton, Manager, Office Operations.
No phone calls please.