Intermediate Fisheries Biologist

Engaged HR; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing potential

Ownership potential

Extended health benefits

Job summary

LGL Limited is seeking an Intermediate Biologist to lead ecological projects across Ontario, contributing fieldwork expertise and high-quality technical output.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, proposal development, and client collaboration within a consulting framework, with a strong focus on fish and aquatic ecosystems. Ontario-based, with hybrid work from GTA offices, supporting professional growth and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in fisheries biology or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of environmental consulting experience.
• 5+ years managing fisheries and aquatic projects.
• Professional designation such as P.Biol. or RP Bio is an asset.
• Familiar with regulatory training and RAQS registration as assets.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams and project management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct field projects focused on fish and aquatic ecosystems.
• Coordinate field teams and logistics and provide technical guidance.
• Support proposals, build client relationships, and contribute to growth.
• Interpret field data, GIS information, and prepare defensible reports.
• Support permitting and consultations with authorities.
• Mentor junior staff and foster collaboration.
• Analyze data and ensure projects meet provincial and federal guidelines.

Skills

Field project management

Regulatory knowledge

GIS & mapping

Team mentoring

Client relationship

Education

Bachelors or higher in fisheries biology / aquatic ecology

Professional designation (P.Biol., RP Bio) asset

Tools

MTO/DFO/MECP fisheries protocol training

MTO RAQS registration (or eligibility)

Electrofishing certification

Job description

Location: This is a hybrid position that will be required to work from one of LGL’s Ontario offices in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000

Application Deadline: October 26, 2026 –

About LGL Limited

Founded in 1971, LGL Limited is an employee-owned environmental research and consulting firm with a reputation for scientific excellence. We work with government, Indigenous communities, industry, and NGOs to solve complex environmental challenges. Our work spans Canada, the U.S., and beyond—and we’re proud to help shape sustainable solutions through applied ecological science.

Are you a seasoned biologist ready to lead meaningful ecological projects and shape the future of environmental research in Canada? LGL Limited is looking for an Intermediate Biologist to contribute to dynamic fieldwork, deliver high-quality technical work, and support collaborative project teams.

About The Role – Join a Team Where Science Meets Innovation

Reporting to the Management Team in Ontario, the Intermediate Biologist plays a key role in supporting ecological consulting services for a range of private and public sector clients across Ontario.

The successful candidate will bring a combination of strong field skills, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to deliver high-quality work in a consulting environment.

What You Will Do

• Plan and conduct field projects focused on fish and aquatic ecosystems.
• Coordinate field teams and logistics for exciting fieldwork and provide technical guidance to staff.
• Support the development of proposals, build client relationships, and contribute to business growth.
• Interpret field data, mapping, aerial imagery, GIS information, engineering drawings and design plans, and prepare clear, defensible biology reports, existing conditions assessments, impact assessments, technical memoranda and supporting environmental assessment documentation.
• Support environmental permitting, approvals and consultation with municipalities, conversation authorities and other regulatory agencies.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative, high-performance team.
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and ensure projects meet provincial and federal guidelines.
• The work is a combination of desk and field based work; and may involve remote field work or client meetings.

The list of duties and responsibilities described above is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded/modified from time to time as required by the organization’s needs.

What You Bring

Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary education in fisheries biology, aquatic ecology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental consulting.
• 5+ years managing fisheries and aquatic projects.
• A professional designation – or eligibility for designation – such as P.Biol., R.P.Bio. or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Recognized certifications, including MTO/DFO/MECP fisheries protocol training and MTO RAQS registration (or eligibility) as a Fisheries Assessment Specialist are strong assets.
• Additional credentials such as electrofishing certification, fish and mussel identification training, and relevant health and safety certifications (e.g., First Aid, WHMIS) are strong assets.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to multidisciplinary teams, support scope, schedule, and budget management, and deliver high-quality work on infrastructure, municipal, and resource sector projects.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Strong working knowledge of Ontario and federal regulatory frameworks, including the Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act (SARA), and Species Conservation Act.

• Demonstrated experience securing permits/authorizations and supporting Environmental Assessments (Class EA and TPAP, conservation authority permits), including agency coordination and negotiation of mitigation and compensation measures.
• Understanding of freshwater fish communities and aquatic habitats in Ontario (and Eastern Canada an asset), including cold, cool, and warm water systems and species at risk. Experience in habitat assessment, impact assessment, monitoring, and habitat restoration/compensation design.
• Demonstrated experience leading field programs, including work in remote and logistically complex environments. Comfortable working in rugged field conditions and overseeing data collection programs using a range of methods and equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing clear, defensible technical reports and working directly with clients, regulators, and Indigenous communities, including incorporation of Traditional Ecological Knowledge where appropriate.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with potential for profit-sharing and ownership.
• Extended health benefits and disability coverage
• RRSP contributions.
• Progressive vacation policy and support for professional certifications.
• Safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace where your voice matters.

Application Information

Questions or need accommodations? Contact us at [e-mail]. We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Our recruitment process relies on human review. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, select, or assess candidates.