Intermediate/Senior Fisheries & Aquatic Biologist (P.Biol.)

Intermediate/Senior Fisheries & Aquatic Biologist (P.Biol.)Full-timeBusiness Line: Energy and Sustainable CitiesType of contract: Permanent contractService Line: Environment and EnergyRegion: AmericasJob Family: Technical EngineeringCompensation: CAD90000- CAD120000- yearlyCompany DescriptionReady to take the next step in your career?Join Egis and be part of our exciting growth across Canada. As a member of our global team of 23,500+ engineers, architects, scientists and consultants, you'll help deliver some of the country's most impactful infrastructure, transportation, buildings and energy projects while building a career with global opportunities and local impact.Job DescriptionIntermediate/Senior Fisheries & Aquatic Biologist (P.Biol.)Alberta | Calgary or EdmontonSupport Permitting and Approvals for Projects Across Alberta and Western CanadaWe are seeking anIntermediate/Senior Fisheries & Aquatic Biologistto support transportation, bridge and culvert, municipal infrastructure, land development, and energy projects throughout Alberta and Western Canada.This is ahands-on technical rolesuited to an experienced fisheries or aquatic biologist who enjoys balancing fieldwork with technical assessment and reporting, regulatory support, project coordination, and client interaction. The successful candidate will independently deliver fisheries and aquatic assignments, mentor developing staff, and support project managers with technical scoping, costing, proposals, and project delivery.The primary technical focus of the position isfisheries and aquatic ecology, including the collection, interpretation, and reporting of environmental information to support project planning, impact assessment, permitting, and regulatory approvals. Experience with municipal biophysical and natural environment impact assessment, wetlands, broader ecological assessments, and construction environmental compliance would be valuable complementary skills.What You'll DoLead and participate in fisheries and aquatic field programs, including:Fish and fish habitat assessments.Fish community investigations.Aquatic habitat assessments and field reconnaissance.Watercourse and watercourse crossing assessments.Fish passage and barrier assessments.Assess potential project effects on fish and fish habitat and develop practicalavoidance, mitigation, restoration, and monitoring measures.Support environmental permitting and regulatory processes, including Alberta’sWater Act and Public Lands Act, and federal regulatory requirements including theFisheries Act requirements, DFO Requests for Review, and authorization processes, where required.Independently deliver smaller and moderately complex technical assignments by:Developing work plans and appropriately scoped field programs.Estimating level of effort and project costs.Coordinating field logistics and project activities.Interpreting field data and assessment results.Preparing clear and concise technical reports, memoranda, and regulatory documentation.Contribute technical scopes, approaches, and cost estimates to proposals and larger multidisciplinary projects.Support municipal planning and development projects by conducting or contributing tobiophysical, natural environment, and ecological impact assessments, including identification of environmental constraints, assessment of project effects, and development of appropriate mitigation and monitoring measures.Work collaboratively with wetland, terrestrial ecology, planning, engineering, and other specialists to integrateaquatic, wetland, riparian, wildlife, vegetation, and related environmental considerationsinto multidisciplinary assessments.Providefield leadership, training, and mentorship to junior staff, particularly in fisheries and aquatic assessment methods, field documentation, and environmental compliance.Communicate professionally and confidently withclients, contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teamsregarding field observations, environmental requirements, project constraints, and practical mitigation measures.Prepare and support the implementation ofEnvironmental Protection Plans (EPPs)and project-specific environmental mitigation measures.Provide construction environmental monitoring and technical support, as required, particularly forwatercourse crossings, bridge and culvert works, instream or near-water construction, and fish and fish habitat considerations.Depending on experience, conduct or supportwetland delineation, classification, and wetland impact assessments.Why Join UsYou will take on a key technical role within our growing Alberta aquatic ecology practice, combininghands-on fieldwork with increasing project, client, and technical responsibilities.This position offers an experienced intermediate or emerging senior biologist the opportunity to continue developing as a consultant whilementoring junior staff and contributing to the growth of our fisheries and aquatic capabilities across Alberta and Western Canada.QualificationsWhat You'll BringB.Sc. or M.Sc. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Fisheries Science, or a related discipline.Registration as aProfessional Biologist (P. Biol.) in Alberta, or eligibility to obtain Alberta registration.Approximately7+ years of relevant environmental consulting experience, with consideration given to candidates with somewhat less experience who demonstrate strong technical capability and the ability to work independently.Demonstrated experience with:Fisheries and aquatic ecology field programs.Fish and fish habitat assessment.Watercourse and crossing assessments.Fisheries Act requirements and DFO regulatory processes.Aquatic impact assessment and development of practical mitigation measures.Demonstrated ability and willingness todesign and lead field programs while remaining actively involved in fieldwork.Ability to independently scope and deliver smaller technical assignments, includingestimating effort and costs, coordinating field activities, interpreting results, and preparing technical deliverables.Strong technical writing and communication skills, including the ability to prepareclear, concise, and defensible technical documentationand communicate effectively with clients, contractors, regulators, and project teams.Ability and interest intraining and mentoring junior staffthrough hands-on field and technical guidance.Familiarity withmunicipal environmental planning and impact assessment requirements in Alberta, including experience contributing to biophysical or natural environment assessments for municipal infrastructure, land development, subdivision, or related approval processes.Willingness to travel and undertake fieldwork throughout Alberta and, occasionally, elsewhere in Western Canada.Additional Experience Considered an AssetExperience in one or more of the following would be beneficial but isnot required:Wetland delineation, classification, and wetland impact assessment in Alberta.Alberta Wetland Policy and associated assessment and regulatory requirements.Municipal biophysical or natural environment impact assessments.Environmentally Significant Areas, Environmental Reserve considerations, riparian areas, wetlands, or other municipal natural environment constraints.Aquatic Species at Risk assessments.Transportation, bridge, and culvert projects.Construction environmental monitoring.Environmental Protection Plan development.Energy-sector projects.Broader terrestrial ecology, wildlife, or vegetation assessment.Additional InformationEgis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy Notice