Fisheries Biologist (Senior)

Associated Engineering; Vernon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Fisheries Biologist/Aquatic Scientist to join their dynamic team in Vernon. This role involves leading environmental projects, managing client relationships, and overseeing field studies. You will play a critical role in shaping local and regional infrastructure projects while contributing to the scientific development of the company. With a culture that values sustainability and professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of environmental consulting. If you are passionate about aquatic ecology and ready to take on new challenges, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Matching company pension program

Parental leave top-up program

Fitness allowance

Mentoring programs

Professional designation support

Opportunities for social club activities

Community support initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting with a focus on aquatic science.
• Professional registration and a degree in Biology or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee studies, managing complex projects and budgets.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and lead regulatory processes.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Environmental consulting

Statistical analysis and interpretation

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Biology

Professional registration (R.P.Bio., P.Biol.)

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Job Description

We currently have an opening for a Senior Fisheries Biologist/Aquatic Scientist to join our team in Vernon.

You have a scientific background in fisheries and aquatic ecology and the ability to support a growing environmental team in the Vernon office. The position involves program design and implementation, project management, and client and business development. You will tackle a wide variety of environmental work primarily on local and regional infrastructure engineering projects through all project phases, including occasional travel and remote work.

We offer a culture that promotes entrepreneurial spirit within the stability of a well-established company and our growing Vernon office provides many professional development and advancement opportunities for those with an aptitude for consulting.

Responsibilities include the following:

1. Designing and overseeing studies and coordinating field surveys.
2. Managing complex multi-disciplinary projects including their budgets and liaising with clients, colleagues and contractors.
3. Preparing and reviewing high quality technical reports and workplans for technical programs and writing winning proposals.
4. Leading municipal, provincial and federal regulatory processes.
5. Developing and managing relationships with industry, government and Indigenous clients.
6. Contributing to the growth and scientific development of the company.
7. Contributing to business development, including leading and assisting in proposal preparation, client contacts, and meetings.
8. Training and mentoring junior and intermediate aquatics staff.

Job Requirements

What you will bring:

1. Undergraduate or graduate degree in Biology, Fisheries or Aquatic Science.
2. Professional registration (R.P.Bio., P.Biol.).
3. Adaptability to a wide variety of work types and sizes.
4. Leadership and mentoring skills.
5. Experience developing and maintaining client relationships.
6. 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting.
7. Experience managing project tasks, budgets, and schedules to provide deliverables to clients.
8. Experience writing winning cost proposals and workplans.
9. Practical experience in fish population and aquatic ecology assessments, riparian assessments, offsetting and habitat design, stream channel processes, and streamflow and fish habitat interactions, EFN and eDNA.
10. Experience in study design, field assessment, statistical analysis and interpretation.
11. Valid driver’s licence.

What we offer:

1. Flexible working arrangements.
2. Competitive salary and benefits, including extended health, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, matching company pension program and a parental leave top-up program.
3. Culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion.
4. Ongoing support for your professional development and growth, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
5. Work environment that focuses on your health, safety, and overall wellness including fitness allowance, and local wellness activities.
6. Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events (including our biennial company-wide Olympics), lunch-and-learns, and community support initiatives.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 and is commensurate with experience relative to this position.