Aquatics & Fisheries Biologist Project Manager
Aquatics & Fisheries Biologist Project Manager
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15-07-2025
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Partner Staffing is the "go to recruiter" for difficult important and time sensitive positions in Western Canada. We work with proactive clients who understand the importance of having exceptional staff.
Partner Staffing We are seeking a highly motivated Aquatics/Fisheries Biologist Project Manager to join the Vancouver-based team. This position is ideal for a qualified professional who excels at balancing fieldwork technical reporting and client/project management. You will lead and support a diverse portfolio of freshwater projects with a focus on fish habitat assessments regulatory permitting habitat offsetting and monitoring programs.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Lead aquatics and fisheries components of multi-disciplinary environmental projects from initiation to completion.
- Design and manage field programs including fish and fish habitat assessments baseline studies environmental monitoring and effectiveness monitoring.
- Prepare and review technical reports impact assessments and regulatory applications (e.g. DFO Request for Review Provincial Water Sustainability Act notifications and BC EAO submissions).
- Manage project budgets schedules scopes of work and subcontractors.
- Communicate effectively with clients Indigenous communities regulators and internal stakeholders.
- Mentor junior biologists and provide quality control on deliverables.
- Support business development activities including proposal preparation and client engagement.
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Master s degree in Biology Ecology Environmental Science or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience including project management.
- Registered (or eligible) as a Professional Biologist (RPBio) in British Columbia.
- Strong understanding of provincial and federal environmental legislation and permitting processes (e.g. Fisheries Act Water Sustainability Act Species at Risk Act).
- Demonstrated experience leading field teams in aquatic and fish habitat assessments.
- Proficiency with field equipment (e.g. electrofishing water quality meters GPS) and data analysis.
- Strong technical writing communication and organizational skills.
- Valid Class 5 driver s license and ability to travel to field sites.
Assets
- Experience with habitat offsetting design and implementation.
- Familiarity with Indigenous consultation processes and co-developed projects.
- Working knowledge of GIS data visualization tools or statistical software.
- Experience in construction environmental management or environmental monitoring.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible work environment including hybrid/remote options.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Engaging high-impact projects throughout BC and Western Canada.
About the Opportunity Our Client is currently seeking a Senior Biologist to join the team. Preference is for candidates to be based out of Fort St James, Fort St John, and Prince George, BC. However, we will consider candidates that reside outside of these areas. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading and joining field teams in various disciplines (wildlife, birds, fish, aquatic habitat, water quality, vegetation, soils, wetlands, environmental monitoring, sediment, and erosion control) Contributing to environmental impact assessments, mitigation plans, and proposals. Assisting in preparing and obtaining regulatory approvals for a wide variety of projects such as transportation, renewable energy, mining, oil, and gas, etc. Senior level responsibilities could include Field Coordination and Project Management Technical leadership and mentorship within a team environment Promoting a strong safety culture and working collaboratively within corporate culture More About You To qualify, you will need a minimum of a . in Biology or related discipline with five years experience, and RPBio, PBiol, and/or . designation or eligibility. Courses or certifications in the following areas would be considered assets: Electrofishing Certification (approved by WorkSafe BC) Fish identification Bird survey methodology and bird identification Amphibian salvage methodology and amphibian identification Erosion and Sediment Control Plant identification Candidates with the following skills and experience will be considered: Sound knowledge of field techniques and regulatory standards necessary for conducting a variety of field activities (i.e., wildlife assessments, bird surveys, water quality, fisheries inventories/ salvage, environmental monitoring/inspection) Knowledge of the provincial and federal environmental assessment regulatory environment Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management skills and physically fit Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Excellent writing and communication skills, desire to grow business, and work closely (both in a field lead and support role) with other environmental professionals, environmental discipline leads, and First Nations Proficiency in the operation of field equipment is an asset Due to the nature of the role, you must have a valid Driver's License. Lastly, you will be joining with the passion to contribute and believe in the work that they do.
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