Lead aquatic field studies with Jacobs across Western Canada, applying fish habitat assessment and water quality monitoring expertise. Travel comprises 80% fieldwork and 20% office work.

As an Intermediate Aquatics Biologist, you will lead and mentor field crews supporting permitting, baseline assessments, construction, and post-construction monitoring. Work within multidisciplinary project teams on government and privately owned infrastructure projects. The position is based in Burnaby, other Lower Mainland or BC Interior locations, Calgary, or Edmonton.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and mentor field crews during aquatic surveys
- Support permitting, baseline, construction, and post-construction projects
- Conduct fish and fish habitat assessments




- Perform water quality monitoring and fish sampling
- Review field data and liaise with client contacts

Requirements:

- Bachelor's or master's degree in biology or environmental studies
- Four years leading aquatic field studies and managing crews
- Three years' Canadian aquatic environmental consulting experience
- Knowledge of Fisheries Act and environmental legislation
- Driver's license, clean abstract, and remote-field availability

Apply aquatic biology, crew leadership, fish sampling, and permitting knowledge across Jacobs projects throughout Western Canada.

📌 Intermediate Aquatics Biologist Western Canada (Calgary)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 Calgary