Intermediate Fisheries Biologist

Minnow Environmental, a Trinity Consultants Canada Team; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy is seeking a dedicated Fisheries Biologist to join their team in various locations, including Courtenay. The role focuses on project planning, fish habitat assessment, and mentoring junior staff while promoting collaboration and growth within the team. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and influence in aquatic sciences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in fish collection and population data.
• Experience in fish habitat characterization for Fisheries Act Authorizations.
• Effective analytical skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement projects assessing fish habitat and population health.
• Document and analyze data regarding fish health and environmental conditions.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team on large projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Advanced degree in relevant field

R.P.Bio. or eligible

Tools

Statistical software packages

Microsoft programs

Job description

WHO IS TRINITY CONSULTANTS CANADA LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a dedicated and diligent Fisheries Biologist to join Ecofish Research Ltd. and Minnow Environmental, both Trinity Consultants Canada Teams. The position provides an opportunity to join a team of experienced and skilled professionals who thrive on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. While working alongside our experts, we will support your career goals through a structured framework designed to foster growth and advancement that includes mentorship, training, and professional development. There is also substantial potential to mentor junior staff and to build our reputation in aquatic sciences through exemplary project execution, deliverable quality, and participation in industry association meetings and technical conferences.

This position can be based out of any of our office locations.

Vancouver, BC

Guelph, Ontario

Toronto, Ontario

Courtenay, BC

WHY US?

The environment needs our help, and we are up to the challenge. We have made the environment our life’s work, as reflected by our mission: We provide trusted environmental services, delivering preeminent water and ecology solutions to clients and communities, through our commitment to scientific excellence, environmental integrity, innovation, and our people.

To achieve our mission, our team is the embodiment of our guiding principles:

Scientific Excellence: Delivering clear, evidence-based solutions through rigorous, innovative, and reliable scientific excellence.

Professional Integrity & Environmental Ethics: Upholding integrity and ethics to guide responsible, transparent decisions that benefit both society and the environment.

Business Discipline: Driving success through careful planning, collaboration, and disciplined execution to deliver quality on time and on budget.

Development of Successful Individuals & Teams: Empowering people and teams to thrive through trust, inclusion, mentorship, and a culture of continuous growth and excellence.

Community Engagement: Partnering with communities through science, respect, and shared values to support local initiatives and environmental well-being.

We incorporate these principles into all aspects of our work. Internally and externally, we bring a strong willingness to be collaborative and supportive of our clients, employees, and suppliers.

WONDERING WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

Your role will require you to bring a high standard of scientific excellence to your daily work. The following responsibilities will be in your domain.

• Planning, and implementing projects across Canada with a focus on the characterization and assessment of fish habitat, fish communities, and fish population health.
• Integration of other elements of aquatic environmental health assessment will also be required, including geomorphology, limnology, hydrology, water and sediment quality, and lower trophic level biology.
• Summarizing and analyzing data to draw conclusions on environmental conditions and effects on fish health or communities
• Documenting results in written reports.
• Assisting Senior Project Managers with components of large multi-disciplinary projects and providing subject matter expertise in fish and fish habitat science.
• Working as a member of a multidisciplinary team, taking the lead on specific tasks, taking direction from others, and collaborating with your colleagues to maximize work productivity and quality.

THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• R.P.Bio. or eligible.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including fish collection using various methods, fish community characterization, and collection and interpretation of fish population and health data.
• Experience in fish habitat characterization in support of Fisheries Act Authorizations and knowledge of habitat needs for Canadian freshwater fish species.
• Effective analytical and technical writing skills, and ability to produce high quality reports and proposals.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, excellence, and ethics.
• Competent with Microsoft programs and statistical software packages.
• Experience in the mining sector an asset.

We are committed to cultivating an authentic and diverse organization, welcoming all those interested in our work to apply. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive interview experience. Please inform us of any accommodations needed to assist you during the interview process.

Applications will be accepted until the role is filled. Only those applicants that are selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

$35-$65 per hour. Please note that salary will be commensurate with education and experience and negotiated on a case-by-case basis.