Intermediate Aquatic Biologist/Environmental Professional

BBA Consultants; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual vacation and sick leave

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Time bank

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Industry leadership program

Job summary

BBA Consultants, a Canadian environmental and engineering firm, seeks an intermediate environmental professional to support a broad range of project development and execution initiatives in energy, mining, and linear projects.

You will contribute to biophysical evaluations, impact studies and permit applications, while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (thesis-based) in an environment-related field.
• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 authorization 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, both internally to colleagues and externally to current and potential clients.
• Participate in innovation efforts by developing new services and communication initiatives within the Environment group.

Skills

Field surveys experience

Good writing skills

Relocation willingness

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree (thesis-based) in an environment-related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

R programming language

GIS software

Job description

As an intermediate environmental professional, you will support a wide range of project development and execution projects in the industrial sector (energy, mining, linear projects). Your work will include biophysical evaluations, impact studies, and approval and permit applications.

Responsibilities

• 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 authorization 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, both internally to colleagues and externally to current and potential clients
• Participate in innovation efforts by developing new services and communication initiatives within the Environment group

Qualities & Values

• 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

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry. Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.