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Consultant, Aquatic Biologist
ERMAquatic Biologist supporting ERM’s sustainability consultancy through freshwater and marine field programs. Analyzing aquatic data and preparing reports for monitoring, permitting, and impact assessments.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating and implementing aquatic field programs, with strong capabilities in data management, statistical analysis using R, and technical report writing. Knowledgeable in environmental regulations and committed to health and safety protocols in diverse field settings.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Aquatic Field Program ManagementData Management and Statistical AnalysisTechnical Writing and CommunicationEnvironmental Regulations KnowledgeQA/QC Processes
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Hard Skills
Aquatic BiologyStatistical Analysis Using RData ManagementTechnical Report WritingFieldwork ExperienceEnvironmental MonitoringImpact AssessmentsSediment Quality AnalysisWater Quality AnalysisBiological Community Data Analysis
Soft Skills
Time ManagementCollaborationIndependent WorkCommunicationCommitment to Health & Safety
Certifications & Qualifications
R.P.BioCABIN CertificationSwiftwater Certification
Industry Keywords
Environmental ConsultingFederal Environmental RegulationsProvincial Environmental GuidelinesToxicologyHydrologyHydrogeologyFisheries BiologyMarine ExperienceRemote FieldworkMultidisciplinary Teams
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Coordinate and implement freshwater and/or marine aquatic field programs, including remote deployments
- Compile, manage, and analyze water quality, sediment quality, and biological community data
- Prepare technical reports or report sections for baseline studies, environmental monitoring programs, permitting submissions, and impact assessments
- Contribute to efficient and accurate data management and field documentation
- Advance aquatic science through rigorous field programs, data analysis, and technical reporting
- Provide insights into water quality, sediment quality, and aquatic community composition
- Support environmental permitting, baseline assessments, impact evaluations, and long-term monitoring programs
- Strengthen data integrity and scientific defensibility through QA/QC and methodological consistency
- Collaborate with toxicologists, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, geochemists, fisheries biologists, and specialists across ERM’s global network
Requirements
What you’ll need- BSc in Aquatic Biology or a related discipline
- 2+ years of experience planning, managing, and executing aquatic field programs
- Freshwater and/or marine fieldwork experience, including remote settings
- Strong data management and statistical analysis skills using R or similar software
- Experience with field and data QA/QC processes
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and time-management skills
- Knowledge of Federal, Provincial, and Territorial environmental regulations and guidelines
- Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced consulting environment and meet critical deadlines
- Strong commitment to Health & Safety protocols
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Willingness and ability to travel and work in remote locations and varying weather conditions
- Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
- Not eligible for immigration sponsorship
- MSc in Aquatic Biology or related discipline preferred
- Professional registration, such as R.P.Bio, or eligibility preferred
- CABIN certification preferred
- Swiftwater certification preferred
- Prior environmental consulting, government, or mining-sector experience preferred
- Marine experience considered an asset
- Boat operating experience preferred
- Field experience in hydrology, hydrogeology, or a related discipline preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Bonus pay may be available; casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
- Reasonable accommodations available for candidates with disabilities
- Ongoing development across technical, business, and personal growth subject areas