Senior Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Lead

SLR Consulting; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation time

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

SLR Consulting Canada seeks a Senior Fisheries and Aquatic Biologist to lead fisheries and aquatic resources assessments for mining and other projects. You will oversee study design, field programs, habitat assessments, and regulatory submissions while mentoring staff and guiding clients through approvals.

You will collaborate with regulators, Indigenous groups, and stakeholders, delivering high-quality technical products and strategic advice.

Qualifications

• Professional experience (15+ years) as an Ecologist in environmental consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.), in Biology, Ecology or Natural Sciences; a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) is considered an asset.
• Accreditation as a Registered Professional Biologist through the College of Applied Biologists of BC.
• Strong knowledge of fisheries and aquatic field protocols, including study design and implementation.
• Experience supporting environmental assessment, baseline evaluation, monitoring, and oversight of large multidisciplinary projects (mining sector asset).
• Proficiency in database management, statistical data analysis, and ecological data interpretation.
• Excellent technical writing, reporting and research skills, including experience in conducting technical reviews.
• Experience navigating permitting and authorization processes related to Canadian federal, provincial, and regional legislation.
• Demonstrated project coordination and management skills, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and delivering on time.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders, regulators, clients and Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver baseline fisheries assessments, including study design, field programs, habitat characterization, population assessments, and integrated analysis of aquatic ecosystem conditions.
• Design and conduct aquatic effects assessments to evaluate potential project impacts on fish and aquatic ecosystems, including modelling and mitigation planning.
• Develop and oversee technical reports and regulatory submissions aligned with Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act, and Impact Assessment Act.
• Manage multidisciplinary projects, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, resourcing, and quality assurance.
• Engage with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders, providing clear guidance and strategic recommendations.
• Lead and mentor staff and field teams, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality field operations.
• Support environmental permitting and approvals, including habitat offsetting and monitoring programs.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals, presentations, and bids, supporting market growth.
• Maintain industry awareness of regulatory changes and best practices to inform strategic decisions.

Job description

SLR Consulting Canada seeks a Senior Fisheries and Aquatic Biologist to lead fisheries and aquatic resources assessments for mining and other projects. You will oversee study design, field programs, habitat assessments, and regulatory submissions while mentoring staff and guiding clients through approvals.

You will collaborate with regulators, Indigenous groups, and stakeholders, delivering high-quality technical products and strategic advice.