Senior Aquatic Biologist - Hybrid Leadership & Impact

AtkinsRéalis Group; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Aquatic Biologist to lead fisheries, aquatic ecology, and habitat assessments from our Canada offices. The role focuses on technical leadership, regulatory strategy, client advisory services, and mentorship, with occasional site visits and primary office-based work. Qualifications include a B.Sc./M.Sc.

in relevant fields, RPBio in good standing, and 10+ years in related roles. Hybrid work options in BC offices are available with strong emphasis on collaboration and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in fisheries biology or related consulting.
• Experience supporting provincial and federal environmental assessment processes.
• Knowledge of Fisheries Act, IAA, SARA, Navigable Waters Act, and related environmental legislation.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Valid driver''s license for field work.
• Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) designation.
• Leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Experience working on complex infrastructure, transportation, energy, mining, or community development projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership for fisheries, aquatic ecology, fish habitat, and aquatic effects assessment projects.
• Lead development and review of technical studies, submissions, monitoring plans, regulatory applications, and management documents.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on federal and provincial environmental legislation and regulatory approvals.
• Support aquatic components of environmental assessments across BC and Canada.
• Develop mitigation, monitoring, habitat restoration, and adaptive management strategies.
• Engage regulators, Indigenous Nations, clients, and project teams.
• Provide mentorship to junior and intermediate biologists.
• Contribute to the growth and technical excellence of the EACE practice.

Skills

Fisheries biology

Aquatic ecology

Environmental assessment

Regulatory strategy

Mentorship

Technical writing

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Biology / Fisheries / Aquatic Ecology / Environmental Science

Job description

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Aquatic Biologist to lead fisheries, aquatic ecology, and habitat assessments from our Canada offices. The role focuses on technical leadership, regulatory strategy, client advisory services, and mentorship, with occasional site visits and primary office-based work. Qualifications include a B.Sc./M.Sc.

in relevant fields, RPBio in good standing, and 10+ years in related roles. Hybrid work options in BC offices are available with strong emphasis on collaboration and