Fisheries Biologist

Trinity Consultants Canada • Whitehorse, YT

1d • CA$40 - CA$50 • Hybrid

About The Position

Trinity Consultants Canada Water & Ecology is seeking a dedicated Fisheries Biologist to join their team of experienced, skilled, and multidisciplinary professionals. This role offers an opportunity for career growth through a structured framework including mentorship, training, and professional development, with potential for leadership in mentoring junior team members. The position is hybrid and can be based out of any of their office locations across Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, or Nova Scotia. Trinity Consultants Canada is an environmental consultancy that assists clients with complex challenges, delivering innovative solutions for industry, government, and Indigenous Communities to secure permits, approvals, and meet regulatory requirements. The Water & Ecology team specializes in environmental and scientific expertise for projects across Canada, focusing on practical, science-based solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Their mission is to provide trusted environmental services and preeminent water and ecology solutions through scientific excellence, environmental integrity, innovation, and a commitment to their people. Their guiding principles include Scientific Excellence, Professional Integrity & Environmental Ethics, Business Discipline, Development of Successful Individuals & Teams, and Community Engagement.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a relevant field
• 4-6 years of relevant experience, including fish collection using various methods, fish community characterization, and assessment of fish population and health data.
• Effective analytical and technical editing and review skills, and ability to ensure the delivery of high-quality reports and proposals.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences including team members, clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, excellence, and ethics.
• Hands-on expertise in planning and conducting aquatic field programs using a variety of sampling techniques for water, sediment, benthic invertebrates, fish and fish habitat; familiarity with QA/QC protocols and data integrity standards.
• Competent with Microsoft programs
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis

Nice To Haves

• R.P.Bio. (or equivalent professional designation), or eligibility for registration is an asset
• Experience in the mining sector is an asset

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the planning and implementation of fisheries and aquatic assessment projects across Canada.
• Conducting assessments focused on fish habitat, fish communities and health, integrating elements in areas such as geomorphology, limnology, hydrology, water/sediment quality, and benthic invertebrate communities.
• Contributing fish and fish habitat expertise to large multi-disciplinary projects in collaboration with our other senior staff.
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting knowledge sharing within the aquatic sciences team.
• Representing Trinity Consultants Canada - Water & Ecology in the scientific community through high-quality deliverables, industry engagement, and participation in technical conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level