Senior\Intermediate Regulatory Specialist​/Aquatic Biologist BC

Overview

ENKON Environmental Ltd. has an immediate opening for a Senior/Intermediate Regulatory Specialist/Aquatic Biologist with Project Management experience to join our team in our Surrey Office. We are growing to meet increased demand and exciting new project opportunities across BC.

ENKON offers a dynamic and positive work environment that supports innovation, collaboration, and leadership. Flexible work hours, a competitive salary and benefits package, hybrid work arrangements, and opportunities for company shares and profit sharing are available.

• Coordinate and lead projects with our environmental team;
• Reporting on a variety of topics pertaining to the natural environment and potential impacts of development for submission to regulatory agencies, including making recommendations for best practice and industry standard mitigation measures;
• Secure environmental regulatory approvals (DFO, FLNRO) and authorizations to facilitate infrastructure and land development projects;
• Analyze, evaluate and interpret data while providing results within the scope and objective(s) of the specific project;
• Coordinate and complete environmental assessments (water quality, wetlands, vegetation, habitat, wildlife, aquatic);
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and staffing across multiple concurrent files;
• Prepare technical work plans, cost estimates, and detailed proposals;
• Liaise with regulators and clients with professionalism and technical expertise;
• Ability to manage, lead, and mentor junior team members in both office and field settings;
• Develop business opportunities through proposal writing, client relationships, and public/private sector engagement;
• Conduct fieldwork to support assessments and construction monitoring as required;
• Other duties as assigned/required.

• Degree in Aquatic Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field;
• Registered Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio) in BC;
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of relevant consulting or industry experience (aquatic focus);
• Strong knowledge and experience in the application of Provincial and Federal environmental and natural resource legislation, policies, and professional standards;
• Demonstrated experience with RAPR, Fisheries Act, and Water Sustainability Act regulatory processes;
• Proven project management skills, including oversight of multidisciplinary projects;
• Strong writing and communication skills for both technical and client‑facing documents;
• Knowledge of municipal bylaws and environmental regulations across the Lower Mainland;
• Valid BC driver’s license and comfortable working in a variety of field conditions.

• Experience in urban watershed management and low impact design;
• Experience with water quality sampling, analysis, and interpretation in aquatic environments;
• Certification in electro‑fishing;
• Experience in hydrometric monitoring and modeling;
• Direct experience with GPS field data collection (Trimble platforms) and GIS mapping and analysis (ESRI software);
• ISA Certified Arborist designation or hazard tree assessment certification (TRAQ) will be considered an asset.

We’re looking for a motivated individual ready to take on a senior/intermediate role, lead meaningful projects, and help shape the future of aquatic consulting in BC.

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