Consultant, Fisheries Biologist

6 months ago


Vancouver, Canada ERM Group Full time

This is a fantastic opportunity for Consultant, Fisheries Biologist looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy.
- Travel to beautiful, remote locations across Canada
- Work on major, multimillion-dollar projects
- Be a key member of a growing team of fisheries specialists delivering project work within Canada and globally
- Work out of one of our major ERM offices, or work a hybrid position from home

We want to do great things; we need your help

ERM is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, and social consulting services with offices in over 40 countries. We have worked with many of the Global Fortune 500 companies delivering innovative solutions for business and selected government clients helping them understand and manage the sustainability challenges that the world is increasingly facing. The breadth of experience over our 50-year history means we have an extraordinary track record and excel at taking on complex and challenging projects.

Our clients are primarily in the mining and energy sectors, and we support water management through all phases of the project life cycle. We are currently engaged in exciting, transformative projects with major clients.

As a fisheries biologist, you will be a member of a large Biodiversity and Ecosystems team in Canada, working within a multidisciplinary community of toxicologists, geochemists, hydrologists, aquatic scientists, and wildlife biologists (among other disciplines), and will become a member of an extensive team of global environmental and social experts. This is an opportunity to contribute to aquatic environmental assessments and permitting for large-scale capital projects.

Your responsibilities:

- Design and implement fish and fish habitat field programs in freshwater environments throughout Canada.
- Contribute to the development and monitoring of fisheries offsetting and compensation programs.
- Compile, manage, analyze and interpret fish habitat, community, and biology data, and contribute to database management.
- Actively contribute to ERM’s international aquatics and fisheries technical communities.
- Mentor junior staff and field technicians.

Who you are:

- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Fisheries Biology or similar discipline.
- Registered Professional Biologist (or equivalent), or eligible to apply
- 5+ years of experience, including field experience in fish and fish habitat assessment, fish sampling on lakes and rivers, water quality sampling, and aquatic biology (experience with hydrology, instream flow assessment, hydroacoustic/bathymetric assessment, fish habitat offsetting are also assets).
- Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health & Safety procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, work independently with mínimal supervision, and travel.
- Excellent problem solving abilities.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Pleasure Craft Operators license.
- Electrofishing training, Occupational First Aid, Swiftwater Rescue Training are assets.
- Positive outlook, collaborative, self-starter who takes initiative, and is inspired by the success of ERM as a global company.
- For the _Consultant, Fisheries Biologist _position, we anticipate the annual base pay of _$72,164 - $76,752 CAD_. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. _We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above_. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus._
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable._
- Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law._
- Who We Are:_

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive wor



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