Intermediate Fisheries Biologist Intermediate Fisheries Biologist Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities we support.

Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

The Ecosystems

Team has an opportunity for an experienced Intermediate Fisheries Biologist in one of our Ontario offices. The successful candidate will join our team of aquatic and terrestrial biologists who value teamwork and enjoy working in an environment with diverse and dynamic projects. Stantec has a versatile workplace strategy, which allows staff to flexibly work between home and office. Manage tasks according to approved scopes of work, and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget

Collaborate with other teams and Project Managers to plan, coordinate and deliver field programs that meet the project objectives

Occasionally conduct field investigations, oversee and implement field data collection, including fish community surveys, aquatic habitat assessments and fish rescues

Prepare and/or contribute to technical reports, including writing, coordinating, and analyzing large datasets

Contribute to project proposals and budgets, ensuring they align with client needs and project requirements

Prepare materials and submissions for regulatory agency reviews and correspond with regulatory agency staff regarding provincial and/or federal permits and authorizations for fish, fish habitat, and aquatic species at risk

Understand current practices and techniques for sampling and analysis of fish communities,



fish habitat and water quality data from aquatic environments

Conduct background data reviews and interpretation using provincial and federal online databases summarizing watercourse and water body information, and fish community and aquatic species at risk data

Participate in and apply Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work Proven technical, communication, writing and organization skills

Knowledge of current provincial and federal government regulatory requirements as they apply to fish and fish habitat, including aquatic species at risk

Preparing proposals to meet client and project requirements

Developing aquatic field programs and methods to meet specific project objectives

Leading field crews in the execution of fish and fish habitat field programs, including fish sampling and identification

Collecting, assembling and analyzing ecological data

Technical writing

Additional Assets

Experience in Water Assessment Requirements under O.Application of the MTO Fisheries Protocol and Environmental Guide for Fisheries

Registered in MTO RAQS for Fisheries Assessment or Fisheries Contract Specialist

Experience in implementing the Evaluation, Classification and Management of Headwater Drainage Features Guidelines

Use of mobile digital data collection tools

Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC)

First Aid certification (training will be provided if needed) A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology,



or Environmental Sciences or a technical diploma in Fish and Wildlife or Ecosystem Management is required Minimum of 5 years of experience as a fisheries biologist, preferably working in the environmental consulting industry, with experience in freshwater ecosystems in Ontario Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather. This is a full-time permanent position. Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting.

The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D;) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel advantages, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

Travel: Full time Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

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📌 Senior Fisheries Adviser (Fisheries Monitoring) (Canada)
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