Intern, Fisheries Technician

• Business Line:
  Energy and Sustainable Cities
• Type of contract:
  Internship
• Service Line:
  Environment and Energy
• Job Family:
  Technical Engineering
• Compensation: CAD 23 - CAD 28 - hourly

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Egis and be part of our exciting growth across Canada. As a member of our global team of 23,500+ engineers, architects, scientists and consultants, you'll help deliver some of the country's most impactful infrastructure, transportation, buildings and energy projects while building a career with global opportunities and local impact.

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our Environmental team as Fisheries Technician Interns, supporting a long‑term aquatic monitoring program. Variable working hours that range from 10-20 hours, with potential to go up to 40 hours in Spring 2027. Incumbents should anticipate frequent travel to project locations that may not be accessible through public transit.

This opportunity is open to students currently enrolled in, or graduates of, Fisheries Biology, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, Nuclear or related post‑secondary programs.

Successful candidates will support fish impingement and entrainment monitoring activities, including biological sample collection, fish identification, measurements, photographic documentation and data recording. Work will involve a combination of field‑based sampling, laboratory‑style sample processing and data management, with guidance from experienced aquatic specialists.

Positions are anticipated to begin as early as January 2027, with opportunities for longer‑term employment as monitoring activities expand throughout the spring and summer.

The role requires flexibility to accommodate rotating day and night shifts, including sampling activities outside standard business hours. Weekly hours will vary depending on project requirements and sampling schedules.

• Assist with fish impingement and entrainment monitoring activities at the client's site;
• Collect, sort, identify, count, measure and photograph fish and other aquatic biological samples;
• Support the identification and processing of fish eggs and larvae, including microscope‑based assessments;
• Maintain accurate field records, sampling logs and biological monitoring data;
• Assist with data entry, tabulation, quality assurance and quality control;
• Follow established sampling protocols, environmental procedures and site‑specific health and safety requirements;
• Support the preparation, organization and maintenance of sampling equipment and materials;
• Work collaboratively with senior fisheries specialists and project team members to complete scheduled monitoring activities; and
• Participate in required site‑specific safety, security and operational training.

Applicants for this role MUST meet the following requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or graduated from a college or university program in Fisheries Biology, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, Nuclear, Engineering or a related discipline;
• Demonstrated interest in aquatic ecosystems, nuclear power, fisheries monitoring and environmental fieldwork;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record biological observations and sampling data;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment;
• Willingness and ability to work flexible schedules, including rotating day, evening, night and potentially weekend shifts;
• Ability to reliably travel to and from the client site;
• Ability to meet all applicable security screening and access requirements, including required background checks and clearances; and
• Willingness to complete mandatory…