Senior Regulatory Aquatic Biologist

Overview

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ENKON Environmental Ltd. is seeking a Senior Regulatory Aquatic Biologist (R.P.Bio.) to lead aquatic and wetland permitting and project delivery across British Columbia. This is a primarily office‑based leadership role focused on regulatory strategy, technical oversight, and project management, with targeted field involvement to support assessments and construction monitoring as required.

• Lead regulatory strategy and permitting for works in/near water, including submissions and liaison with DFO, MFLNR, and municipalities
• Prepare and QA/QC senior‑level deliverables: aquatic/wetland assessments, mitigation and monitoring plans, compliance documentation, and regulator‑ready technical rationales
• Manage multiple concurrent projects: scopes, schedules, budgets, resourcing, and deliverables; coordinate subconsultants and specialty contractors
• Support Fisheries Act workflows including early engagement and complete, well‑supported authorization packages as required
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior/intermediate staff (office and field)
• Contribute to business development by building and maintaining client relationships, identifying and pursuing opportunities, and leading proposals (scope, pricing, and win strategy)
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders, supporting repeat work through responsive delivery, clear communication, and technical leadership
• Participate in field work as needed (e.g., aquatic/wetland assessments, construction environmental monitoring)
• Other duties as assigned/required

• R.P.Bio. (BC)
• Minimum 7 years aquatic‑focused consulting or industry experience in BC (wetland experience required)
• Demonstrated experience with RAPR, Fisheries Act, and Water Sustainability Act processes
• Strong technical writing, document review/QAQC, and regulator/client communication
• Proven project management capability (budgets, schedules, staffing, multi‑discipline coordination)
• Demonstrated ability to support business development, including proposal leadership, scope and fee development, and contributing to win strategies and repeat work
• Valid BC Driver’s License and ability to support field work when required

• Urban watershed management / low impact development (LID)
• Water quality monitoring, analysis, and interpretation
• Electrofishing certification
• GIS/GPS experience (ESRI, Trimble)
• ISA Arborist and/or TRAQ

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