Aquatic Biologist | Field Scientist for Canadian Projects

ERM; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking an Aquatic Biologist to contribute to environmental projects across Western and Northern Canada, focusing on aquatic baseline programs, monitoring, and impact assessments for clients seeking responsible environmental stewardship.

You will lead high-quality field studies, analyze water and sediment data, and ensure QA/QC and data integrity. This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and support for regulatory decisions.

Qualifications

• BSc in Aquatic Biology or a related discipline is required.
• 2+ years of experience planning, managing, and executing aquatic field programs (freshwater and/or marine), including work in remote settings.
• Strong data management and statistical analysis skills using R or similar software.
• Experience with field and data QA/QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Advance high-quality aquatic science through rigorous field programs, data analysis, and technical reporting.
• Provide critical insights into water quality, sediment quality, and aquatic community composition.
• Support environmental permitting, baseline assessments, impact evaluations, and long-term monitoring programs.

Skills

Data management

Statistical analysis

Field program planning

QA/QC

Education

BSc in Aquatic Biology

Tools

R

Job description

ERM is seeking an Aquatic Biologist to contribute to environmental projects across Western and Northern Canada, focusing on aquatic baseline programs, monitoring, and impact assessments for clients seeking responsible environmental stewardship.

You will lead high-quality field studies, analyze water and sediment data, and ensure QA/QC and data integrity. This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and support for regulatory decisions.