Fisheries Biologist
CA$110,000 – CA$145,000 / yr base salary
Posted 16 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Fisheries Biologist”
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- Level
- IV
- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | CA$110,000 – CA$145,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyAquatic Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsCABIN Certification
Ensero Solutions is an environmental consulting and remediation business with specific expertise in environmental assessments, permitting, regulatory and compliance services, active/passive water treatment, mine water management, and turnkey remediation services for the mining industry and broader industrial sectors. At Ensero, we get the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and people’s lives. We’re building a culture where people can grow their careers and are challenged to solve our client’s toughest environmental problems.
Fisheries Biologist IV Whitehorse, YT; Vancouver, BC; Saskatoon, SK; Calgary, AB; Remote | Regular Full-Time As a Biologist IV you will be responsible for serving as a lead on technical components of fisheries and aquatic resources projects and contributing subject matter expertise. You may also supervise the day-to-day work of junior team members and field crews.
About the Role
- Serve as a lead on the delivery of fisheries and aquatic resources services for clients, providing technical direction from project planning and field mobilization through analysis, reporting, and closeout.
- Analyzes and interprets environmental data, including application-relevant statistical analysis.
- Conducts summary reporting and technical reporting for internal and external (e.g. regulatory applications) requirements and supports the development of environmental assessment and regulatory applications.
- Lead QA/QC and senior technical reviews to ensure work products meet standards.
- Provide guidance to clients on fisheries and aquatic resource risks, regulatory requirements, permitting pathways, mitigation, monitoring, and adaptive management.
- Collects environmental data, including the sampling of various media (fish, benthic invertebrates, periphyton, surface water, etc.), including maintaining custody of environmental samples and installing and/or maintaining monitoring instrumentation.
- Oversee remote field programs and provide direction to field crews, including planning, logistics, sample custody, equipment readiness, data quality, and safe work practices.
- Work collaboratively with technical teams and proactively identify opportunities to improve project environmental design aspects and streamline regulatory processes.
- Keep abreast of existing and pending legislation and regulation changes that may impact Ensero projects or our client’s projects. Coordinate and disseminate regulatory information within the company.
- Contributes to business development through proposal support, identification of client needs and project estimating
- Provide technical input to projects within your area(s) of expertise