Intermediate or Senior Aquatic Field Biologist

Overview

Perform aquatic field assessments, lead teams, and provide expertise for environmental projects.

Key Responsibilities

• field assessments
• habitat assessment
• data analysis
• report preparation
• team leadership
• construction monitoring

Tasks

-Complete other biophysical field assessments including, but not limited to, those related to wetlands, wildlife, vegetation, and soils. -Perform aquatic and fish habitat assessments to identify and classify watercourses and to determine fish habitat potential in aquatic ecosystems. -Analyze and interpret field data and communicate findings clearly and concisely. -Intermittent office support may also be required, which includes the preparation of technical reports and regulatory applications to support provincial and federal requirements (e.g., aquatic assessments, Code of Practice notifications, Requests for Review, fish habitat offset planning, etc.). -Lead environmental teams and mentor junior staff in performing onsite water quality monitoring, fish salvages, watercourse crossing inspections, and other services as needed. -Conduct environmental monitoring and provide aquatic expertise for various construction projects, with emphasis on protecting fish and fish habitat during culvert, bridge, and pipeline installations.

Requirements

• biology degree
• qaes
• professional designation
• 3-5 years
• regulatory knowledge
• fieldwork

What You Bring

-Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team and independently. -Must possess a bachelor’s degree or diploma in biological sciences or a related field. -Demonstrate effective communication skills to liaise with clients, provide project updates and present recommendations. -Preference will be given to applicants to are Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialists (QAES) and to those who hold a professional designation (e.g., RPF, P.Biol. or P.Ag.). -Must have a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant professional experience. -Knowledge and understanding of environmental policies and regulations in Alberta and Canada, especially those pertaining to aquatics and fisheries. -Proficiency in technical writing, problem-solving, and communication. -Ability to conduct fieldwork in remote locations and be physically capable and competent to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

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Benefits

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. All field equipment, tools, and a vehicle will be provided.

About Integrated Geomatics

-blends land surveying, LiDAR and GIS expertise with environmental planning. -delivers detailed surveying, mapping, 3D scanning, pipeline integrity and reservoir‑planning services across Western Canada. -streamlined GIS‑based planning process reduces project cycle‑time and cuts costs by integrating remote sensing and field data. -specialises in well pad location optimisation, pipeline corridor siting, access road design, and municipal infrastructure mapping. -services include oil & gas facility siting, construction surveying, municipal engineering support, and telecom network mapping. -reservoir design for frac operations integrates hydrologic analysis, aquatic science, and LiDAR to improve efficiency.

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