We are Always Looking for Great People to Join our Team....

ENKON is a privately held company that has experienced steady growth since its inception in 1996. Our office is located in one of the most beautiful cities in North America, Vancouver, British Columbia.

At ENKON, we are passionate about the work we do and pride ourselves in working with our clients to provide innovative, creative solutions that also meet the needs of the environment and the community where we live and work. ENKON believes our professionals should have a strong work ethic and meeting our clients needs is our "# 1 priority". We also understand that there is a balance between family and work life, and provide a working workplace with flexible "start/work hours" and "work-from-home" opportunities as the need arises. We are always looking for entry through senior level individuals with a desire to further their careers in a challenging and exciting environment. Looking for new direction? ENKON could be just the path you are looking for.

Some of the professionals that we hire include:

- Fisheries biologists

- Wildlife biologists

- Water quality experts

- Environmental approval specialists

- Vegetation specialists

- Fisheries technicians

- Hydrologists

- GIS specialists

Senior Regulatory Aquatic Biologist (R.P.Bio.)

ENKON Environmental Ltd. is seeking a Senior Regulatory Aquatic Biologist (R.P.Bio.) to lead aquatic and wetland permitting and project delivery across British Columbia. This is a primarily office-based leadership role focused on regulatory strategy, technical oversight, and project management, with targeted field involvement to support assessments and construction monitoring as required.

Ideal candidates will have a university degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Geography, Environmental Restoration, Forestry, or related degree with a technical environmental diploma relevant to watershed management.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead regulatory strategy and permitting for works in/near water, including submissions and liaison with DFO, MFLNR, and municipalities





- Prepare and QA/QC senior-level deliverables: aquatic/wetland assessments, mitigation and monitoring plans, compliance documentation, and regulator-ready technical rationales

- Manage multiple concurrent projects: scopes, schedules, budgets, resourcing, and deliverables; coordinate subconsultants and specialty contractors

- Support Fisheries Act workflows including early engagement and complete, well-supported authorization packages as required

- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior/intermediate staff (office and field)

- Contribute to business development by building and maintaining client relationships, identifying and pursuing opportunities, and leading proposals (scope, pricing, and win strategy)

- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders, supporting repeat work through responsive delivery, clear communication, and technical leadership

- Participate in field work as needed (e.g., aquatic/wetland assessments, construction environmental monitoring)

- Other duties as assigned/required

Required Qualifications:

- R.P.Bio. (BC)

- Minimum 7 years aquatic-focused consulting or industry experience in BC (wetland experience required)

- Demonstrated experience with RAPR, Fisheries Act, and Water Sustainability Act processes

- Strong technical writing, document review/QAQC, and regulator/client communication

- Proven project management capability (budgets, schedules, staffing, multi-discipline coordination)

- Demonstrated ability to support business development, including proposal leadership, scope and fee development, and contributing to win strategies and repeat work

- Valid BC Driver’s Licence and ability to support field work when required

Preferred Assets:

- Urban watershed management / low impact development (LID)

- Water quality monitoring, analysis, and interpretation

- Electrofishing certification

- GIS/GPS experience (ESRI, Trimble)

- ISA Arborist and/or TRAQ

Wage:

Commensurate with experience.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview

📌 Senior Regulatory Aquatic Biologist (R.P.Bio.) (British Columbia)
🏢 ENKON Environmental
📍 British Columbia