We are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Western Canadian team of environmental professionals who are “lifelong learners”, who improve our physical, social and natural environments, empower our local communities, and collectively shape the world around us. As a Technical Lead, you will be involved in providing private and public clients with excellent strategic and technical guidance and navigation of the natural setting regulatory framework. This key lead position is responsible for helping grow our natural science business and provide leadership, mentorship, career development, and financial acumen to our Ecology team.

You will also have opportunities to collaborate with other ecology team members across North America.

Responsibilities - Champion relationships with internal (GHD) and external clients in Western Canada - Provide technical leadership on Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental Management Plans, and Monitoring Programs - Lead the development of proposals, fieldwork plans, permits/authorizations/offsetting approvals (DFO, WLRS, EAO, SARA, etc.), and reports - Work with peers, intermediates and junior staff in all aspects of project work, fostering an energetic and collaborative environment - Mentor staff to execute positive business outcomes and foster career development - Coordinate technical resources and personnel for timely delivery of multiple projects - Occasionally travel to sites, primarily in Western Canada - Lead field investigations Qualifications Required:

- Minimum 10 years’ experience leading natural science/ecology projects in Western Canada across multiple industries, with consulting experience - Bachelor’s Degree (minimum)



in Environmental Science, Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource Management or a related field - R.P.Biol. and/or P.Biol. designation - Excellent report and proposal writing skills - Supporting provincial and/or federal Environmental Assessments - Leading intermediate and junior staff in data management and reporting - Project and client management skills; strong sense of business acumen - Leading the preparation of complex, high‑consequence technical reports, possibly multi‑disciplinary - Understanding of federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory requirements for ecology related projects in British Columbia and/or Alberta - Conducting field work and willingness to travel for field work - Certification in electrofishing (preferred is Crew Lead Certification) - Managing and planning fish and wildlife salvage programs - Fish and wildlife identification skills - Water quality sampling and analysis - Managing multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail - Collecting, managing, and analyzing data - Driving UTVs in remote locations - Valid driver’s license - Positive attitude, extraordinary communication and interpersonal skills - Flexible with project types/sizes and responsibilities Preferred:




- Project management experience - Restoration plan and habitat offset development - Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program development - Preparing Water Sustainability Act applications and restoration plans (BC) - Preparing Water Act applications and restoration plans (AB) - Construction monitoring - Developing field protocols for deploying remote operated vehicles or drones - Working closely with hydrologists and hydraulic modellers - Assessing fish distribution, abundance, and health - Benthic invertebrate sampling program development - Experience working with Indigenous communities - Statistical experience Benefits Hybrid Work Model: Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in‑office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.

Salary range: $86,153 to $143,588. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

EEO Statement GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status. Job Info - Job Identification 26848 - Job Category Science - Posting Date 06/24/2026, 03:33 PM - Location 10250 101 Street NW Suite 640, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3P4, CA

📌 Senior Aquatic Ecologist (Edmonton)
🏢 GHD
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