Senior Fisheries Biologist

WSP in Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Fisheries Biologist to lead impactful projects across Canada. This role involves providing technical leadership in fisheries and aquatic biology, ensuring regulatory compliance, and engaging with clients. With over 15 years of experience, you will manage assessments, mentor junior staff, and deliver high-quality reports. The company offers flexible work options and a collaborative culture focused on innovation and inclusion. Join a team that shapes Canada's environment and infrastructure through meaningful work.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in fisheries and aquatic sciences.
• Strong regulatory knowledge and experience with biological assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead fisheries and aquatic sciences projects ensuring compliance.
• Manage baseline studies and develop permit applications.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Project Management

Statistical Analysis

Client Engagement

Communication Skills

Education

University Degree in Biology

Registration as P.Biol and R.P.Bio

Tools

Field Techniques

Report Writing

Job description

Join our team as a Senior Fisheries Biologist at WSP in Canada

WSP is seeking experienced Senior Fisheries Biologists to join our offices in Edmonton, Saskatoon, or Calgary. This role involves leading fisheries and aquatic sciences projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and engaging with clients across Canada and internationally.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing technical leadership in fisheries and aquatics biology, including study design, field techniques, statistical analysis, and report writing.
• Overseeing fisheries assessments for various projects and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Managing baseline studies, effects assessments, and developing permit applications.
• Leading project tasks, delivering high-quality reports on time and within budget.
• Interacting with clients and regulators, and supporting business development activities.
• Mentoring junior staff and collaborating with WSP professionals across regions.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Biology, Ecology, or Environmental Sciences with 15+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Registration as a P.Biol and R.P.Bio.
• Strong project management, communication, and regulatory knowledge.
• Experience with biological assessments, fish habitat offsetting, and multidisciplinary projects.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.

Join WSP and contribute to impactful projects that shape Canada's environment and infrastructure. We offer flexible work options, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture committed to inclusion and innovation.