Senior Fisheries Biologist

WSP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 132,700 - 175,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Recognition as a Top 100 Employer in Canada

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for a Senior Fisheries Biologist based in Canada, responsible for leading aquatic resource projects aimed at environmental protection and climate resilience. The role involves extensive project management, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in environmental sciences and approximately 15 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary range from $132,700 to $175,800, depending on location and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Approximately 15 years of relevant experience in environmental projects.
• Registration (or eligibility) as P.Biol or R.P.Bio required.
• Hands-on experience in aquatic studies including fish habitat assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical direction for fisheries and aquatics programs.
• Oversee and review fisheries assessments.
• Evaluate projects for permitting requirements and develop regulatory submissions.

Skills

Fisheries and aquatics program management

Field leadership skills

Aquatic studies expertise

Client relationship building

Project management

Education

University degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

Standard fisheries field equipment

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

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With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
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The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here.

Step into a role where your work actively helps protect the planet - not in theory, but in the very real, on‑the‑ground way that shapes ecosystems, restores watersheds, and safeguards Canada’s most vital aquatic environments. As a Senior Fisheries Biologist, you’ll apply your expertise to projects that directly support climate resilience, responsible development, and long‑term ecological health.

At WSP, you’ll contribute to a diverse portfolio of meaningful work, from habitat restoration and fish passage improvements, to major national infrastructure programs, to mining and remediation projects that prioritize environmental responsibility. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams who care deeply about doing what’s right for the environment, and you'll influence decisions that preserve freshwater and marine systems for generations to come.

This is more than a senior technical role — it’s an opportunity to build a career around purposeful impact, shaping solutions that balance community needs with ecological protection. Whether you're designing offsetting strategies, leading field programs, guiding regulatory pathways, or advising clients on sustainable approaches, your work will matter in visible, measurable ways.

This position can be based in Edmonton, Saskatoon, or Calgary, with opportunities to support projects across Canada and around the world.

Your Impact

• Lead technical direction for fisheries and aquatics programs, including designing studies, applying advanced field techniques, developing analyses, and guiding high‑quality reporting.
• Oversee and review fisheries assessments for multidisciplinary projects in infrastructure, oil & gas, mining, remediation, power, and land development.
• Evaluate projects for federal and provincial permitting requirements and develop regulatory submissions such as Fisheries Act Authorizations, Requests for Review, amendments, and offsetting plans.
• Manage and deliver aquatic resource baseline studies, impact assessments, and regulatory documentation for environmental assessments.
• Lead scopes of work, oversee budgets and timelines, and ensure deliverables exceed technical and client expectations.
• Engage directly with clients and regulators, providing trusted guidance and technical clarity.
• Support business development through client relationship building, proposal preparation, and scope development.
• Collaborate with WSP’s national and global technical community on interdisciplinary projects.
• Mentor and coach junior scientists, fostering growth and technical excellence within the team.

The Skills that Set You Apart

• A university degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field, supported by approximately 15 years of relevant experience.
• Registration (or eligibility) as P.Biol or R.P.Bio.
• Experience working within Canadian regulatory frameworks, including federal and provincial approvals.
• Proven project management capability across multidisciplinary environmental projects.
• Hands‑on expertise conducting aquatic studies, including fish habitat assessments, fish community sampling, fish passage evaluations, and flow needs assessments.
• Experience developing and monitoring fish habitat offsetting plans.
• Strong field leadership skills, including the design and operation of fisheries programs, team supervision, logistics, and safety planning.
• Proficiency with standard fisheries field equipment and techniques, including backpack and boat electrofishing, river and lake sampling, and vessel operation.
• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel or work extended hours when required.
• Ability to meet client‑driven requirements such as random drug and alcohol testing.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $132,700 – $175,800
MB & ON: $121,100 – $166,700
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $119,900 – $159,200

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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