Hybrid Senior Consultant, Fisheries Biologist

at ERM

• Job title: Senior Consultant, Fisheries Biologist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: CA$76,819 - CA$98,928 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Whitehorse, Canada

About the role

• Senior Consultant, Fisheries Biologist working on sustainable projects for aquatic ecosystems across Canada. Leading assessments, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and delivering impactful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute fish and fish habitat field programs in freshwater environments throughout Canada.
• Support the design, development, and monitoring of fisheries offsetting and compensation programs.
• Analyze and interpret fish habitat, community, and biology data, including database management contributions.
• Prepare high‑quality technical deliverables such as baseline studies, permitting documents, monitoring reports, offsetting plans, compliance reports, and impact assessments.
• Collaborate with ERM’s international aquatics and fisheries technical communities.
• Help advance ERM’s global strategy through impactful environmental project delivery.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Fisheries Biology or a related discipline
• Registered Professional Biologist (or equivalent), or eligible to apply
• 3+ years of experience, including freshwater fieldwork such as fish and fish habitat assessments, fish sampling on lakes and rivers, water quality sampling, and aquatic biology
• Strong data management and QA/QC capabilities
• Advanced written and oral communication skills, including technical report writing and preparing publications and permit applications
• Knowledge of Federal, Provincial, and Territorial regulations relevant to mining and oil & gas
• Ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment, multitask, work independently, remain flexible, and travel
• Commitment to safety and established Health & Safety procedures
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area
• Pleasure Craft Operator’s License
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
• Preferred Experience with hydroacoustic or bathymetric assessment, fish tagging, telemetry, or fish habitat offsetting
• Certifications such as Electrofishing, Occupational First Aid, Transportation Endorsement, ATV/snowmobile safety, and Swiftwater Rescue Training
• A positive, collaborative, self‑driven approach and enthusiasm for contributing to ERM’s global mission.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP