Senior Fisheries Biologist

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.
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
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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