Intermediate or Senior Aquatics Biologist AB BC​/Dawson Cre

Job Title:

Intermediate or Senior Aquatics Biologist

Employment:
Full-Time / Permanent

Location:

Grande Prairie, AB / Fort St. John, BC / Dawson Creek, BC regions

If you’re passionate about your work, thrive in a collaborative and values-driven culture, and are committed to delivering exceptional client experiences, this role may be for you!

AJM Environmental is intentionally expanding its presence in Northeast British Columbia and Northwest Alberta in response to growing client demand and active project work in the region. We are taking a people-first approach by hiring experienced, locally based professionals who understand the landscape, regional regulatory environments, and the realities of working in northern and industrial settings.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to help build AJM’s presence locally, while being fully supported by a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. We are seeking technically strong professionals with an entrepreneurial mindset - people who are comfortable working independently, building trusted client relationships, and contributing to how AJM grows in the region.

AJM Environmental provides aquatics, wetlands, vegetation, wildlife, and geospatial & data services in support of responsible development. Our work spans pre-development assessments, regulatory approvals, and environmental monitoring, with a focus on delivering fit-for-purpose solutions that simplify environmental and regulatory challenges while balancing economic activity and environmental stewardship. We are committed to delivering meaningful, high-value outcomes for our clients.

AJM offers a fast-paced, flexible work environment with a high degree of autonomy. Our strong culture is consistently identified by our team as a key reason people choose to work - and stay -  are an equal opportunity employer and value the diverse perspectives that drive innovation, creativity, and effective problem-solving. Safety is foundational to everything we do.

This posting is for an Intermediate or Senior Aquatics Biologist based in Grande Prairie, Fort St. John, or Dawson Creek who will play a key role in supporting and expanding AJM’s presence in the region.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, sound professional judgment, and the ability to operate with a high degree of independence while remaining closely connected to AJM’s multi-disciplinary team. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys balancing field execution, client engagement, and strategic thinking, and who is motivated by the opportunity to help grow a regional presence within a well-established firm.

While the role is remote, it is locally rooted, requiring strong regional knowledge, comfort working in the field, and regular engagement with clients, regulators, and project teams operating in the area.

• A fast-paced and dynamic consulting environment;
• Being part of a growing company where individual efforts are recognized;
• Opportunities to influence work beyond a narrow technical scope and learn about a variety of aspects of the environmental industry; and
• A strong and supportive team culture grounded in trust, accountability, hard work and fun!

• Lead or support the design, planning and implementation of aquatics field programs;
• Conduct fieldwork in a safe, technically defensible, and efficient manner;
• Lead field crews and take ownership of crew safety, mentoring junior staff on safety and leading by example;
• Collaborate with wildlife, wetlands, vegetation, and regulatory specialists on integrated project delivery;
• Provide mentorship to junior staff in both field and office settings, supporting their technical and professional development;
• Analyze or supervise field data synthesis and develop responsible management and mitigation recommendations;
• Write clearly and succinctly to convey environmental considerations and results to clients;
• Develop or support the development of regulatory applications and liaise between regulators and clients as required;
• Support, and in some cases lead, business…