Fisheries Biologist

Job Description

We are currently searching for an Intermediate Fisheries Biologist/Aquatic Scientist to join our team in Calgary. This role requires a scientific background in fisheries and aquatic ecology and the ability to support a growing environmental team based in our Calgary office. The position involves field assessment design and implementation, reporting and regulatory submissions, and business development. You will tackle a wide variety of environmental work primarily on local and regional infrastructure engineering projects through all project phases, including local fieldwork and occasional remote work. 

We offer a culture that promotes entrepreneurial spirit within the stability of a well-established company. Our growing Calgary office provides many professional development and advancement opportunities for those with an aptitude for consulting.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Conducting fish and fish habitat assessments for culvert, bridge, outfall, water intake and other infrastructure projects primarily within southern Alberta.
• Preparing project Request for Review submissions and reports containing Qualified Aquatic Environment Specialist (QAES) recommendations.
• Drafting Fisheries Act Authorization applications including developing fish habitat offsetting plans.
• Collaborating with project design teams to incorporate mitigations to minimize environmental and regulatory risk.
• Corresponding with provincial and federal regulators.
• Supporting other environmental disciplines (e.g., wildlife, wetlands) during fieldwork or reporting deliverables such as Environmental Evaluations or Environmental Risk Assessments.
• Leading or assisting proposal writing and business development activities.
• Training and mentoring junior staff.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

What you will bring:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Biology, Fisheries, or Aquatic Science.
• Preference given to individuals with a professional designation (P.Biol., R.P.Bio.).
• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting, with demonstrated experience working collaboratively in teams and delivering tasks.
• Practical experience in fish habitat and riparian assessments, offsetting and habitat design support, stream channel processes, and fish habitat impact assessments.
• Thorough understanding of the federal Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act and provincial Water Act including Codes of Practice.
• Experience providing guidance to design teams and communicating with regulators.
• Strong time management and organizational ability.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, encouraged and supported by the organization.
• Valid driver’s licence.
  
  
  

What we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including extended health, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, matching company pension program and a parental leave top-up program.
• Culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
• Work environment that focuses on your health, safety, and overall wellness, including BC Safe Companies certification, fitness allowance, and local wellness activities.
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events (including our biennial company-wide Olympics), lunch-and-learns, and community support initiatives.