Managing Technical Consultant, Fisheries Biologist

ERM

Managing Technical Consultant leading complex fisheries projects for ERM across Canada. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support environmental sustainability efforts.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeWhitehorse • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$95,651 - CA$119,999 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 within a flexible hybrid environment
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of aquatic scientists, hydrologists, wildlife biologists, toxicologists, and other experts to solve complex sustainability challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required B.Sc. in Fisheries Biology or a related discipline or equivalent experience
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
parental leave
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

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Hard Skills & Tools

fisheries biologyfreshwater fish assessmentsfish habitat assessmentsaquatic biologywater quality programstechnical reportingpermitting documentation

Soft Skills

advanced written communicationadvanced oral communicationproblem-solvingability to manage deadlinesindependent workcommitment to safety

Certifications

B.Sc. in Fisheries BiologyRegistered Professional BiologistPleasure Craft Operator’s Licensevalid driver's license