Senior Fisheries Biologist

Job summary

The Senior Fisheries Biologist will lead technical components of aquatic resource projects, providing direction from planning through to reporting and closeout. They will also oversee field programs, mentor junior staff, and support business development through proposal contributions.

Job details

Ensero Solutions is an environmental consulting and remediation business with specific expertise in environmental assessments, permitting, regulatory and compliance services, active/passive water treatment, mine water management, and turnkey remediation services for the mining industry and broader industrial sectors. At Ensero, we get the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and people’s lives. We’re building a culture where people can grow their careers and are challenged to solve our client’s toughest environmental problems. Fisheries Biologist IV Whitehorse, YT; Vancouver, BC; Saskatoon, SK; Calgary, AB; Remote | Regular Full-Time As a Biologist IV you will be responsible for serving as a lead on technical components of fisheries and aquatic resources projects and contributing subject matter expertise. You may also supervise the day-to-day work of junior team members and field crews. \n About the Role Serve as a lead on the delivery of fisheries and aquatic resources services for clients, providing technical direction from project planning and field mobilization through analysis, reporting, and closeout. Analyzes and interprets environmental data, including application-relevant statistical analysis. Conducts summary reporting and technical reporting for internal and external (e.g. regulatory applications) requirements and supports the development of environmental assessment and regulatory applications. Lead QA/QC and senior technical reviews to ensure work products meet standards. Provide guidance to clients on fisheries and aquatic resource risks, regulatory requirements, permitting pathways, mitigation, monitoring, and adaptive management. Collects environmental data, including the sampling of various media (fish, benthic invertebrates, periphyton, surface water, etc.), including maintaining custody of environmental samples and installing and/or maintaining monitoring instrumentation. Oversee remote field programs and provide direction to field crews, including planning, logistics, sample custody, equipment readiness, data quality, and safe work practices. Work collaboratively with technical teams and proactively identify opportunities to improve project environmental design aspects and streamline regulatory processes. Keep abreast of existing and pending legislation and regulation changes that may impact Ensero projects or our client’s projects. Coordinate and disseminate regulatory information within the company. Contributes to business development through proposal support, identification of client needs and project estimating Provide technical input to projects within your area(s) of expertise Interface with other technical experts to achieve multidisciplinary project goals Mentor and provide technical training to junior team members Lead training efforts and onboarding for new team members All other duties as required About You Bachelor’s degree in biology, aquatic sciences, environmental science or a relevant discipline. 7+ years of relevant experience in mining or environmental consulting with demonstrated success in aquatic-related services. R.P. Bio or eligibility for R.P. Bio considered an asset. CABIN certification considered an asset. Experience with MDMER (EEM programs), and Fisheries Act Authorizations considered an asset. Ability to work effectively with team members as well as lead independent projects Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other business software Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels \n $110,000 - $145,000 a year \n Ensero has offices in Canada (Saskatoon, Vancouver and Whitehorse) and the US (Denver), and is well established as an innovative leader in regulatory, environmental management, water treatment, remediation technologies, and facility operations. We believe in giving you the opportunity to learn and to help make an impact on the sustainability of the environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

What you’ll do

The Senior Fisheries Biologist will lead technical components of aquatic resource projects, providing direction from planning through to reporting and closeout. They will also oversee field programs, mentor junior staff, and support business development through proposal contributions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and possess at least 7 years of experience in mining or environmental consulting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are required, with professional designations like R.P. Bio considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Fisheries biology
• Aquatic resources
• Environmental assessment
• Regulatory compliance
• Project management
• Data analysis
• Technical reporting
• QA/QC
• Permitting
• Field sampling
• Mentoring
• Business development
• Statistical analysis
• Risk management
• Environmental monitoring
• Regulatory Process
• Statistical Analysis
• Aquatic Science
• Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Biology
• Business Development
• Business Software
• Management
• Communication
• Data Quality
• Project Planning
• Environmental Impact Assessments
• Environmental Consulting
• Environmental Design
• Environmental Resource Management
• Environmental Science
• Facility Operations
• Innovation
• Legislation
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Regulatory Requirements
• Sampling (Statistics)
• Surface Water
• Time Management
• Software Technical Review
• Technical Training
• Water Resource Management
• Water Treatment
• Quality Control
• Project Estimation

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research
• Consulting
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Fisheries Biological Science Technician
• Wildlife Biologist
• Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and Related Professionals
• Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

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