As an intermediate environmental professional, you will support a wide range of project development and execution projects in the industrial sector (energy, mining, linear projects). Your work will include biophysical evaluations, impact studies, and approval and permit applications.

Responsibilities

Support project managers in preparing proposals, including strategies, work plans, budgets and more

Help deliver fish and fish habitat assessments and related studies as part of a multidisciplinary team

Support and lead long-term aquatic monitoring programs

Lead and participate in field surveys

Develop methodologies, prepare sampling plans and ensure data entry

Lead or draft inventory reports, effects assessments, baseline studies and authorization requests submitted to government agencies for development projects

Ensure project budgets and schedules are met

Maintain effective and constructive relationships with other BBA team members

Promote BBA’s environmental services, both internally to colleagues and externally to current and potential clients

Participate in innovation efforts by developing new services and communication initiatives within the Environment group

Qualities & Values

Results-driven

Strong commitment to health and safety

Thirst to learn and excel

Willingness to work together while having fun

Sense of equity and inclusion

Caring mindset that puts people first

Rigorous and ethical

Summary of Certifications and Job Requirements

Master’s degree (thesis-based) in an environment-related field

3 to 7 years of relevant experience in delivering environmental projects (schedule, planning, work execution)

Professional designation or qualified to acquire one (e.g., Professional Biologist, Biologist in Training, etc. in AB or equivalent in BC)





Experience with field surveys (fish/aquatics, characterization of water ecosystems, etc.)

Experience operating watercraft and trailering

Experience electrofishing

Valuable writing skills

Knowledge of MS Office Suite, R programming language and statistical analysis/modelling

Calgary-based or willing to relocate to Calgary

Asset: knowledge and understanding of GIS software

An Overview of BBA’s Total Rewards

Annual premium program for regular employees

Time bank

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Premium for employee referrals

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge

Custom training and development plans

Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions

Participation in innovation projects

Access to a leadership program

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry. Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

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📌 Intermediate Aquatic Biologist/Environmental Professional (Alberta)
🏢 BBA Consultants
📍 Alberta