BIO R - Fisheries Biologist - Amended

Job Summary

The Small Lakes Fisheries Biologist supports the Omineca region’s growing fisheries program by providing decision support for fish‑related authorizations, conducting small‑lake fisheries assessments, managing the regional stocking program, and contributing to healthy freshwater ecosystems. The role is collaborative, working closely with aquatic habitat biologists and other specialists committed to sustainable resource management.

• Provide decision support for fish‑related authorizations.
• Conduct small‑lake fisheries assessments.
• Manage the regional stocking program.
• Support the development and maintenance of healthy freshwater ecosystems.
• Collaborate with aquatic habitat biologists and other specialists.

• Degree in biological sciences or related field.
• Minimum four years of fisheries experience (or an acceptable combination of education and experience), including field‑based biological sampling, analysis and reporting, and providing advice within a regulatory regime.
• Registered or eligible as a Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio) in B.C. with the College of Applied Biology within six months of employment.
• Required to possess and maintain a valid British Columbia Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Valid Criminal Record Check and Criminal Record Review Act Check.

• Experience in recreational fisheries, stock assessment, and fisheries management.
• Experience in assessing, analysing and recommending stocking prescriptions for stocked lakes.