Senior Aquatic Biologist

Job summary

Provide senior technical leadership for fisheries and aquatic ecology projects while managing regulatory strategy and environmental assessments. Mentor junior staff and engage with stakeholders to support project planning and environmental decision-making.

Job details

Job Description Overview AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Aquatic Biologist to join our Environmental Assessment & Community Engagement (EACE) Team. This senior-level position can be based out of our Vancouver office within the Lower Mainland, or our Victoria or Nanaimo offices on Vancouver Island. Other office locations across British Columbia may also be considered. This role is focused on technical leadership, environmental assessment, regulatory strategy, client advisory services, and mentorship. While occasional site visits may be required, the position is primarily office-based and does not involve routine fieldwork. Your role Provide senior technical leadership for fisheries, aquatic ecology, fish habitat, and aquatic effects assessment projects. Lead the development and review of technical studies, environmental assessment submissions, monitoring plans, regulatory applications, and environmental management documents. Provide strategic advice to clients and project teams regarding federal and provincial environmental legislation, policy, permitting requirements, and regulatory approvals. Support aquatic components of environmental assessments, impact assessments, and major project reviews across British Columbia and Canada. Develop mitigation, monitoring, habitat restoration, habitat offsetting, and adaptive management strategies to address project-related impacts on aquatic resources. Engage with regulators, Indigenous Nations, clients, and multidisciplinary project teams to support project planning and environmental decision-making. Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate biologists, helping maintain the highest standards of scientific quality and technical excellence. Contribute to the continued growth and technical excellence of the Environmental Assessment & Community Engagement practice through knowledge sharing, thought leadership, and business development support. About you B.Sc., or M.Sc. degree in Biology, Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline. Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) designation in good standing. A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in fisheries biology, aquatic ecology, environmental assessment, environmental permitting, or related consulting disciplines. Demonstrated experience supporting provincial and federal environmental assessment and regulatory review processes. Experience obtaining or supporting approvals, permits, authorizations, and regulatory reviews under legislation such as the Fisheries Act, Impact Assessment Act, Species at Risk Act, Canadian Navigable Waters Act, and other applicable environmental legislation Experience developing mitigation strategies, environmental monitoring programs, habitat restoration initiatives, and aquatic effects assessments. Strong understanding of freshwater and marine ecosystems within British Columbia. Demonstrated technical leadership experience on complex infrastructure, transportation, energy, mining, or community development projects. Exceptional technical writing, communication, critical thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills. Valid driver's license and vehicle for any field work. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. 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What you’ll do

Provide senior technical leadership for fisheries and aquatic ecology projects while managing regulatory strategy and environmental assessments. Mentor junior staff and engage with stakeholders to support project planning and environmental decision-making.

Requirements

Requires a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in a relevant scientific discipline and a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) designation. Candidates must have at least 10 years of professional experience in environmental consulting and regulatory review processes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Employee recognition
• Flexible benefits
• Training and professional development
• Hybrid working culture
• Generous time-off policies

Listed skills

• Mentorship · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Fisheries biology
• Aquatic ecology
• Environmental assessment
• Regulatory strategy
• Technical leadership
• Environmental permitting
• Impact assessment
• Habitat restoration
• Adaptive management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Technical writing
• Project management
• Mentorship
• Environmental legislation
• Regulatory approvals
• Environmental Permitting
• Monitoring Plan
• Energy Systems
• Marine Ecology
• Aquatic Biology
• Technical Leadership
• Ecological Restoration
• Thought Leadership
• Valid Driver's License
• Fishery Biology
• Aquatic Ecology
• Biology
• Business Development
• Management
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Community Development
• Consulting
• Critical Thinking
• Project Planning
• Environmental Laws
• Environmental Impact Assessments
• Environmental Resource Management
• Environmental Monitoring
• Environmental Science
• Field Research
• Impact Assessment
• Legislation
• Project Management
• Nuclear Power
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Technical Writing
• Mitigation

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research
• Engineering
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Aquatic Biologist
• Environmental Compliance Specialist
• Environmental Engineers
• Environmental Compliance Inspectors
• Compliance Officers

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