Aquatic Biologist

Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Excellent benefits

Modern office

Job summary

Canada North Environmental Services (CanNorth) in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan seeks an aquatic biologist to join our multidisciplinary team for field surveys, monitoring, and reporting. The role involves extensive fieldwork, data management, and collaboration with clients and regulatory bodies.

The successful candidate will have a degree or diploma in aquatic biology, knowledge of aquatic ecology in western Canada, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma related to aquatic biology.
• Know aquatic ecology of western Canada and sampling techniques.
• Must be a team player with positive attitude and organized.

Responsibilities

• Assist aquatic field surveys (water, sediment, plankton, benthic invertebrates, fish).
• Monitor environments for projects like power, pipelines, construction.
• Conduct fish salvages for construction projects.
• Assist with data management, QA/QC and analyses, and report preparation.
• Maintain field equipment and liaise with clients professionally.
• Work with First Nations and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Aquatic biology

Fieldwork

Data management

Team player

Outdoor work

Education

Degree or diploma in aquatic biology

Tools

Field equipment handling

Job description

Canada North Environmental Services (CanNorth) is an established First Nation-owned environmental services firm with an impeccable track record and a highly respected reputation. CanNorth has a strong foundation and proven expertise in environmental assessments and environmental monitoring and is looking to increase its capacity in its Environment Division.

CanNorth is seeking a highly motivated aquatic biologist to work with our talented and innovative multidisciplinary team in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities in this position will include:

• Assisting with aquatic field surveys (such as water, sediment, plankton, benthic invertebrate, and fish sampling) for a variety of project types including baseline studies, Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental Effects Monitoring, and others
• Environmental monitoring for a variety of projects including power, pipelines, and construction projects
• Conducting fish salvages for construction projects
• Assisting with data management, QA/QC, and analyses and the preparation of technical reports
• Assisting with field equipment maintenance
• Liaising with clients and contractors in a professional manner
• Working with First Nations and regulatory agencies

Applicants should have a degree or diploma related to aquatic biology and good knowledge of aquatic ecology in western Canada as well as techniques used to sample the aquatic environment. The successful applicant must be a team player, highly motivated and organized, able to work with a range of personalities, and have a positive attitude. Applicants must have a valid driver's license. This position entails a substantial amount of field work; thus, applicants must be willing/able to be away for extended periods of time.

Field work will regularly require working in rugged terrain; strong outdoor skills, experience working in remote areas, and experience operating trucks with loaded trailers, ATV's, boats, and snowmobiles is an asset.

Previous experience working at an environmental consulting firm in a field position will be considered a strong asset.

• CanNorth offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a modern office with employee-oriented facilities.

Application deadline: August 31 2026.

Qualified Indigenous professionals are encouraged to apply.

Thank you to all who apply; only applicants who have been shortlisted will be contacted.