Lead Aquatic Biologist – Field Studies & Permitting

Klohn Crippen Berger Consultoria Ltda; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) invites experienced aquatic biologists to join our biophysical team.

The role centers on planning, executing and managing baseline studies, environmental effects assessments, and regulatory permitting, with coordination across multidisciplinary inputs. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor or Master’s in Aquatic or Fisheries Biology or Ecology and 5+ years in a consulting environment, with strong skills in fish biology, habitat assessment, GIS, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aquatic or Fisheries Biology or Ecology, registered or eligible to register as a Professional Biologist, with 5+ years in a consulting environment.
• Strong technical knowledge in fish species identification, habitat requirements, and habitat assessment and mapping.
• Experience with benthic invertebrate, water quality and sediment sampling is a plus.
• Proven ability to write proposals, technical reports and project correspondence.
• Knowledge of Provincial and Federal environmental legislation and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead or oversee field studies including aquatic habitat assessments, sampling and monitoring of instream construction effects.
• Plan, coordinate and manage baseline studies and regulatory permitting submissions with inputs from a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide high-value technical services and build relationships with clients and internal/external teams.
• Travel within Canada, primarily Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
• Support junior staff training and progression.

Skills

Fish identification

Fish habitat assessment

Fish habitat mapping

Fish population inventory

Environmental effects assessment

Mitigation planning

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aquatic/Fisheries Biology or Ecology

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) invites experienced aquatic biologists to join our biophysical team.

The role centers on planning, executing and managing baseline studies, environmental effects assessments, and regulatory permitting, with coordination across multidisciplinary inputs. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor or Master’s in Aquatic or Fisheries Biology or Ecology and 5+ years in a consulting environment, with strong skills in fish biology, habitat assessment, GIS, and regulatory