Consulting Associate, Fisheries Biologist (Fixed Term)

About the Role

You will conduct fisheries, aquatic biology, and water‑quality field programs across Canada’s freshwater systems, ensuring high‑quality results through rigorous QA/QC. Data, photos, and laboratory results will be compiled and managed to support technical recommendations, and you will prepare summaries, SOPs, and monitoring reports that guide client decisions. Collaboration with Indigenous field support staff and clear communication with clients and contractors are integral parts of the role. • Conduct fisheries, aquatic biology, and water‑quality field programs across Canadian freshwater systems. • Perform rigorous QA/QC on collected data and manage data, photographs, and laboratory results. • Prepare field trip summaries, SOPs, monitoring reports, and technical documents for client decision‑making. • Collaborate with Indigenous field support staff and communicate professionally with clients, contractors, and field teams.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸field programs
• ▸qa/qc
• ▸data management
• ▸report preparation
• ▸client communication
• ▸indigenous collaboration

What You Bring

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Biology or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) and field experience in fish and habitat assessments, fish sampling, and water‑quality sampling. Candidates must understand relevant federal, provincial and territorial regulations, demonstrate strong written and oral communication, data‑management, and safety practices, and possess a valid driver’s licence (Pleasure Craft Operator’s Licence preferred). A Master’s degree, experience with hydroacoustic/bathymetric assessments, fish tagging, telemetry, and certifications such as electrofishing, first aid, ATV training, or swift‑water rescue are considered assets. • Required: Bachelor’s in Fisheries Biology (or related) with field experience in fish/habitat assessments, fish sampling, and water‑quality sampling. • Strong knowledge of federal, provincial, and territorial regulations; excellent written and oral communication; data‑management and safety skills. • Preferred: Master’s degree, experience with hydroacoustic/bathymetric assessments, fish tagging, telemetry, and certifications (e.g., electrofishing, first aid, ATV training, swift‑water rescue). • Valid driver’s licence (Pleasure Craft Operator’s Licence preferred) and willingness to travel throughout Canada.

Requirements

• ▸b.sc. fisheries
• ▸fish sampling
• ▸hydroacoustic
• ▸telemetry
• ▸first aid
• ▸driver's licence

Benefits

Start your career with purpose as a Consulting Associate, Fisheries Biologist (Fixed Term) located in Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver. This full‑time, May‑September 2026 position offers early‑career professionals hands‑on experience, travel to remote Canadian regions, and the chance to work on multimillion‑dollar environmental assessments. You will join ERM’s interdisciplinary teams to support responsible development and protection of freshwater ecosystems. Hourly compensation ranges from $30.29 to $34.59 CAD, depending on education, experience, location and performance, with eligibility for a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and RRSP/DPSP contributions. Bonus eligibility is limited for casual and fixed‑term employees. The role requires frequent travel across a large geographical area. • Hourly pay $30.29‑$34.59 CAD; comprehensive benefits including PTO, parental leave, medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, and RRSP/DPSP contributions. • Equal‑opportunity employer; accommodations available; AI tools used in recruitment under human oversight.

Work Environment

Hybrid

Interview Process

-candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment as part of the recruitment process.