Aquatic Biologist – Field Lead in Environmental Consulting

Triton Environmental Consultants; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Spending Account

Pension matching

Paid professional membership fees

Professional development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Triton Environmental Consultants is seeking Aquatic Biologists to join our Edmonton, AB office. You will provide technical leadership on aquatic biology components, help plan and lead aquatic programs, and deliver quality reports on schedule to support project managers.

The role involves field work with exposure to Western Canada projects, collaboration within a safety-conscious culture, and opportunities for professional development and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, ideally in environmental consulting.
• Understanding of the Federal Fisheries Act and provincial environmental regulations is an asset.
• Experience with technical writing, reporting, and leading projects/assignments.
• Previous aquatic field work experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on aquatic biology components within project teams.
• Help plan, manage, and lead aquatic programs.
• Deliver quality reports on schedule per approved scopes of work.
• Liaise with client representatives and contractors.
• Provide independent reviews for projects and advise on Best Management Practices.

Skills

Aquatics/Fisheries biology

Project leadership

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in biology or environmental science

Professional designation eligibility (asset)

Job description

Triton Environmental Consultants is seeking Aquatic Biologists to join our Edmonton, AB office. You will provide technical leadership on aquatic biology components, help plan and lead aquatic programs, and deliver quality reports on schedule to support project managers.

The role involves field work with exposure to Western Canada projects, collaboration within a safety-conscious culture, and opportunities for professional development and flexible scheduling.