Intermediate Aquatic Biologist/Environmental Professional

BBA Consultants; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Custom training and development plans

Annual vacation and sick leave

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking an Intermediate Aquatic Biologist/Environmental Professional to support project development and execution in Alberta. This position involves both field and office work, contributing to biophysical evaluations and impact studies.

The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in an environment-related field and 3 to 7 years of experience in environmental projects. Benefits include a group insurance plan, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in delivering environmental projects.
• Experience operating watercraft and trailering.
• Experience electrofishing.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in preparing proposals and budgets.
• Deliver fish and fish habitat assessments as part of a team.
• Lead long‑term aquatic monitoring programs.
• Draft inventory reports and effects assessments.

Skills

Field surveys

Environmental project delivery

Good writing skills

Knowledge of MS Office Suite

R programming language

Statistical analysis/modelling

Knowledge of GIS software

Education

Master’s degree in an environment-related field

Job description

Intermediate Aquatic Biologist/Environmental Professional

Job available in these locations: Sherwood Park, AB, Calgary, AB, Edmonton, AB.

Type of position: Regular.

Your future role on our team

As an intermediate environmental professional, you will support a wide range of project development and execution projects in the industrial sector, including biophysical evaluations, impact studies, approval and permit applications. As an intermediate aquatic biologist, you’ll perform various tasks within a multidisciplinary team and coordinate your work with project managers to deliver mandates.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to…

Approximately 50% field work and 50% office work.

• Support project managers in preparing proposals, including strategies, work plans, budgets, and more.
• Help deliver fish and fish habitat assessments and related studies as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support and lead long‑term aquatic monitoring programs.
• Lead and participate in field surveys.
• Develop methodologies, prepare sampling plans, and ensure data entry.
• Lead or draft inventory reports, effects assessments, baseline studies, and authorisation requests submitted to government agencies for development projects.
• Ensure project budgets and schedules are met.
• Maintain effective and constructive relationships with other BBA team members.
• Promote BBA’s environmental services internally and externally to current and potential clients.
• Participate in innovation efforts by developing new services and communication initiatives within the Environment group.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results‑driven
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Sense of equity and inclusion
• Caring mindset that puts people first
• Rigorous and ethical

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• Master’s degree (thesis‑based) in an environment‑related field.
• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in delivering environmental projects (schedule, planning, work execution).
• Professional designation or qualified to acquire one (e.g., Professional Biologist, Biologist in Training, etc. in AB or equivalent in BC).
• Experience with field surveys (fish/aquatics, characterization of water ecosystems, etc.).
• Experience operating watercraft and trailering.
• Experience electrofishing.
• Good writing skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, R programming language and statistical analysis/modelling.
• Calgary‑based or willing to relocate to Calgary.
• Asset: knowledge and understanding of GIS software.

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual premium program for regular employees.
• Time bank.
• Cellphone fee reimbursements.
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Annual vacation and sick leave.
• Premium for employee referrals.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge.
• Custom training and development plans.
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions.
• Participation in innovation projects.
• Access to a leadership program.