Fisheries Biologist
Job in
Cochrane, Calgary, Alberta, T3S, Canada
Listing for:
Government of Alberta
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-03
Job specializations:
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Science
Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Biology, Environmental Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: CochraneRole Responsibilities
Are you passionate about supporting healthy fish populations and aquatic habitats? As a Fisheries Biologist, you will advance the management, conservation, and recovery of fish populations and habitats through scientific assessment, stewardship initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based decision making. Reporting to the Senior Fisheries Biologist, you will play a key role in informing fisheries management, conservation and recovery actions, and land-use decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide fisheries expertise for major flood and drought mitigation projects and lead collaborations on offsetting initiatives such as habitat restoration, non-native species management, and recovery stocking.Support the development of land use plans and other regulatory processes by providing subject matter expertise on fish populations and habitats.Plan and deliver fish population monitoring and assessment programs to support fisheries management decisions.Support native trout and other threatened fish species recovery initiatives, including species status assessments, recovery planning, and project implementation.Support the development and continuous improvement of fisheries monitoring approaches, protocols, and data systems.Review licence applications, reporting submissions, and related documentation to support stewardship and regulatory objectives.Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, First Nations, Métis communities, partners, and collaborators to promote positive fisheries stewardship.Contribute to occupational health and safety, work planning, budgeting, reporting, procurement, contract management, and administrative activities.The is provided for further details on this position.
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