Junior Aquatic Field Biologist

Apply aquatic biology and field survey skills with Jacobs in Burnaby or the Lower Mainland, supporting water resource permitting and environmental projects.
As a Junior Aquatic Field Biologist, you will support aquatic surveys and biophysical work within multidisciplinary teams across Western Canada. The position combines approximately 80% field travel with 20% office work, beginning in spring. You will receive required safety training while contributing to environmental planning and permitting for infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Support aquatic surveys and aquatic biology projects
Provide technical support for water resource permitting
Contribute to environmental planning and permitting efforts
Support other biophysical disciplines when needed
Collect quality data during fieldwork
Requirements:
Degree or diploma in fisheries or aquatic environmental discipline
Knowledge of fisheries and aquatic assessment methods
Ability to work safely around fast-flowing, deep water
Willingness to travel remotely for two or three weeks
Driver’s license and clean three-year driving abstract
Build aquatic biology experience through field surveys, permitting support, and multidisciplinary environmental projects with Jacobs.