Senior Fisheries Biologist

True Environmental

$110K — $145K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in biology, aquatic sciences, environmental science, or related discipline.
  • 7+ years of experience in mining or environmental consulting, specifically aquatic-related services.
  • R.P. Bio or eligibility for R.P. Bio is a plus.
  • CABIN certification is preferred.
  • Experience with MDMER (EEM programs) and Fisheries Act Authorizations is advantageous.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other business software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of fisheries and aquatic resources services, guiding project planning to closeout.
  • Analyze and interpret environmental data, employing relevant statistical analysis.
  • Conduct summary and technical reporting for regulatory applications and internal needs.
  • Ensure compliance by leading QA/QC and technical reviews of work products.
  • Advise clients on fisheries risks, regulatory requirements, and mitigation strategies.
  • Collect and manage environmental data and samples, including installation of monitoring instruments.
  • Oversee remote field programs, ensuring logistics, sample custody, and safety protocols are met.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and influence on environmental sustainability.
  • Work flexibility with remote and in-office options.
  • Engagement with an innovative leader in environmental management and regulatory services.
  • Chance to mentor and provide training to junior team members.
Full Job Description
Fisheries Biologist IV

Whitehorse, YT; Vancouver, BC; Saskatoon, SK; Calgary, AB; Remote | Regular Full-Time

As a Biologist IV you will be responsible for serving as a lead on technical components of fisheries and aquatic resources projects and contributing subject matter expertise. You may also supervise the day-to-day work of junior team members and field crews.

About the Role

  • Serve as a lead on the delivery of fisheries and aquatic resources services for clients, providing technical direction from project planning and field mobilization through analysis, reporting, and closeout.
  • Analyzes and interprets environmental data, including application-relevant statistical analysis.
  • Conducts summary reporting and technical reporting for internal and external (e.g. regulatory applications) requirements and supports the development of environmental assessment and regulatory applications.
  • Lead QA/QC and senior technical reviews to ensure work products meet standards.
  • Provide guidance to clients on fisheries and aquatic resource risks, regulatory requirements, permitting pathways, mitigation, monitoring, and adaptive management.
  • Collects environmental data, including the sampling of various media (fish, benthic invertebrates, periphyton, surface water, etc.), including maintaining custody of environmental samples and installing and/or maintaining monitoring instrumentation.
  • Oversee remote field programs and provide direction to field crews, including planning, logistics, sample custody, equipment readiness, data quality, and safe work practices.
  • Work collaboratively with technical teams and proactively identify opportunities to improve project environmental design aspects and streamline regulatory processes.
  • Keep abreast of existing and pending legislation and regulation changes that may impact Ensero projects or our client's projects. Coordinate and disseminate regulatory information within the company.
  • Contributes to business development through proposal support, identification of client needs and project estimating
  • Provide technical input to projects within your area(s) of expertise
  • Interface with other technical experts to achieve multidisciplinary project goals
  • Mentor and provide technical training to junior team members
  • Lead training efforts and onboarding for new team members
  • All other duties as required


About You

  • Bachelor's degree in biology, aquatic sciences, environmental science or a relevant discipline.
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in mining or environmental consulting with demonstrated success in aquatic-related services.
  • R.P. Bio or eligibility for R.P. Bio considered an asset.
  • CABIN certification considered an asset.
  • Experience with MDMER (EEM programs), and Fisheries Act Authorizations considered an asset.
  • Ability to work effectively with team members as well as lead independent projects
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other business software
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels


$110,000 - $145,000 a year

Ensero has offices in Canada (Saskatoon, Vancouver and Whitehorse) and the US (Denver), and is well established as an innovative leader in regulatory, environmental management, water treatment, remediation technologies, and facility operations. We believe in giving you the opportunity to learn and to help make an impact on the sustainability of the environment.

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