Managing Technical Consultant, Fisheries Biologist (Fixed-Term)

Job Description

Why This Role Matters

As a Managing Technical Consultant, Fisheries Biologist (Fixed‑Term) with ERM as a full‑time, fixed‑term (one year for maternity coverage, with potential to transfer to regular full‑time status) you’ll guide major, multimillion‑dollar projects, influence environmental outcomes at a national scale, and help drive the execution of ERM’s global strategy within a rapidly growing, world‑class Biodiversity & Ecosystems practice. This position can be located in one of ERM’s offices in Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Calgary, Saskatoon, Vancouver or Toronto.

What Your Impact Is

In this role, you will:

• Travel to beautiful, remote regions across Canada to support field programs and stewardship initiatives.


• Contribute to transformative mining and energy projects for major clients.


• Play a key leadership role in a growing fisheries team delivering complex work across Canada and globally.


• Operate from one of ERM’s major Canadian offices—or thrive in a flexible hybrid environment.

Required

What You’ll Bring

• B.Sc. Fisheries Biology or a related discipline.


• Registered Professional Biologist (or equivalent), or eligibility to obtain designation.


• 4+ years of consulting experience in freshwater fish and fish habitat assessments, sampling, aquatic biology, and water quality programs.


• Advanced written and oral communication skills, including technical reporting and permitting documentation.


• Strong knowledge of federal, provincial, and territorial regulations relevant to mining and oil & gas.


• Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced environment, work independently with minimal supervision, and travel extensively.


• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a strong commitment to safety.


• 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

• M.Sc. in Fisheries Biology or a related discipline.


• 6+ years of consulting experience in freshwater fish and fish habitat assessments, sampling, aquatic biology, and water quality programs.


• Experience in hydrology, instream flow assessment, hydroacoustic/bathymetric assessment, and/or fish habitat offsetting.


• Electrofishing certification, Intermediate First Aid, and/or Swiftwater Rescue Training.


• Experience mentoring junior staff.


• A positive, collaborative, self‑starter mindset aligned with ERM’s global mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead fish and fish habitat field programs across freshwater systems in Canada.


• Support planning, implementation, and monitoring of fisheries offsetting and compensation programs.


• Compile, manage, analyze, and interpret fish community, biology, and habitat data; support database management.


• Prepare technical documents including baseline studies, monitoring reports, impact assessments, permitting applications, and offsetting plans.


• Actively contribute to ERM’s Canadian and international aquatics/fisheries technical communities.


• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior biologists and field technicians.

Compensation

For the Managing Technical Consultant, Fisheries Biologist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $95,651–$119,999 (CAD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed‑term/flex‑force employees are not bonus eligible).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note

Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

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 work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world‑class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring

• Our organization uses artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to assist in the recruitment process. These tools may help screen, assess, and/or evaluate applicants based on information provided in resumes, applications, and other submitted materials. All AI systems are designed to support fair and efficient hiring decisions and operate under human oversight.


• By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI tools in evaluating your candidacy. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact us at nainquiries@erm.com.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, Indigenous identity, or status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a disability.

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