Intermediate/Senior Fisheries & Aquatic Biologist (P.Biol.)

Egisgroup; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Egisgroup is seeking an Intermediate/Senior Fisheries & Aquatic Biologist (P.Biol.) to support transportation, municipal infrastructure, land development, and energy projects across Alberta and Western Canada. The role balances hands-on fieldwork with technical assessment, regulatory support, and client interaction.

You will independently deliver assignments, mentor staff, and contribute to proposals and project delivery, focusing on fisheries and aquatic ecology and related regulatory processes.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Fisheries Science, or a related discipline.
• Registration as a Professional Biologist (P. Biol.) in Alberta, or eligibility to obtain Alberta registration.
• Approximately 7+ years of relevant environmental consulting experience with field/lab components.
• Experience with fisheries and aquatic ecology field programs and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in fisheries and aquatic field programs (fish and habitat assessments).
• Conduct fish community investigations and aquatic habitat assessments.
• Perform watercourse and crossing assessments and fish passage studies.
• Develop pragmatic avoidance, mitigation, restoration, and monitoring measures.
• Prepare technical reports, memos, and regulatory documentation.
• Mentor junior staff and support project managers with scoping and cost estimation.

Skills

Fisheries field programs

Fish habitat assessments

Watercourse assessments

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Education

BSc or MSc in Biology/Ecology/Environmental Science

P. Biol. in Alberta or eligible

Job description

Intermediate/Senior Fisheries & Aquatic Biologist (P.Biol.)

Alberta | Calgary or Edmonton

Support Permitting and Approvals for Projects Across Alberta and Western Canada

We are seeking an Intermediate/Senior Fisheries & Aquatic Biologist to support transportation, bridge and culvert, municipal infrastructure, land development, and energy projects throughout Alberta and Western Canada.

This is a hands-on technical role suited to an experienced fisheries or aquatic biologist who enjoys balancing fieldwork with technical assessment and reporting, regulatory support, project coordination, and client interaction. The successful candidate will independently deliver fisheries and aquatic assignments, mentor developing staff, and support project managers with technical scoping, costing, proposals, and project delivery.

The primary technical focus of the position is fisheries and aquatic ecology , including the collection, interpretation, and reporting of environmental information to support project planning, impact assessment, permitting, and regulatory approvals. Experience with municipal biophysical and natural environment impact assessment, wetlands, broader ecological assessments, and construction environmental compliance would be valuable complementary skills.

What You'll Do

• Lead and participate in fisheries and aquatic field programs, including: Fish and fish habitat assessments.
• Fish community investigations.
• Aquatic habitat assessments and field reconnaissance.
• Watercourse and watercourse crossing assessments.
• Fish passage and barrier assessments.

• Assess potential project effects on fish and fish habitat and develop practical avoidance, mitigation, restoration, and monitoring measures.
• Support environmental permitting and regulatory processes, including Alberta's Water Act and Public Lands Act , and federal regulatory requirements including the Fisheries Act requirements, DFO Requests for Review, and authorization processes , where required.
• Independently deliver smaller and moderately complex technical assignments by: Developing work plans and appropriately scoped field programs.
• Estimating level of effort and project costs.
• Coordinating field logistics and project activities.
• Interpreting field data and assessment results.
• Preparing clear and concise technical reports, memoranda, and regulatory documentation.
• Contribute technical scopes, approaches, and cost estimates to proposals and larger multidisciplinary projects.
• Support municipal planning and development projects by conducting or contributing to biophysical, natural environment, and ecological impact assessments , including identification of environmental constraints, assessment of project effects, and development of appropriate mitigation and monitoring measures.
• Work collaboratively with wetland, terrestrial ecology, planning, engineering, and other specialists to integrate aquatic, wetland, riparian, wildlife, vegetation, and related environmental considerations into multidisciplinary assessments.
• Provide field leadership, training, and mentorship to junior staff , particularly in fisheries and aquatic assessment methods, field documentation, and environmental compliance.
• Communicate professionally and confidently with clients, contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams regarding field observations, environmental requirements, project constraints, and practical mitigation measures.
• Prepare and support the implementation of Environmental Protection Plans (EPPs) and project-specific environmental mitigation measures.
• Provide construction environmental monitoring and technical support, as required, particularly for watercourse crossings, bridge and culvert works, instream or near-water construction, and fish and fish habitat considerations .
• Depending on experience, conduct or support wetland delineation, classification, and wetland impact assessments .

Why Join Us

You will take on a key technical role within our growing Alberta aquatic ecology practice, combining hands-on fieldwork with increasing project, client, and technical responsibilities . This position offers an experienced intermediate or emerging senior biologist the opportunity to continue developing as a consultant while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the growth of our fisheries and aquatic capabilities across Alberta and Western Canada .

What You'll Bring

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Fisheries Science, or a related discipline.
• Registration as a Professional Biologist (P. Biol.) in Alberta, or eligibility to obtain Alberta registration .
• Approximately 7+ years of relevant environmental consulting experience , with consideration given to candidates with somewhat less experience who demonstrate strong technical capability and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated experience with: Fisheries and aquatic ecology field programs.
• Fish and fish habitat assessment.
• Watercourse and crossing assessments.
• Fisheries Act requi