Senior Fisheries Biologist

About Mc Elhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee‑owned and operated firm with more than 1,400 staff members in 31 locations, we provide qualified staff with share‑holding options. We work in teams to build strong connections with staff, clients, and local communities, offering varied projects, high levels of autonomy, career development opportunities, excellent total compensation and benefits, and collaboration with a team of great professionals.

Opportunity:
Senior Fisheries Biologist
McElhanney is seeking a Senior Fisheries Biologist to join our growing team. In this position, you’ll play a key role in shaping the early design and planning of complex projects across the region, contributing directly to sustainable community development and infrastructure. Your expertise will focus on fish and fish habitat – ranging from baseline and impact assessments to habitat restoration, regulatory permitting, and environmental management.

What You’ll Be Doing

All stages of environmental studies, including study design, data collection, interpretation, and reporting.

Providing environmental advice and solutions to guide design and assist with planning.

Coordinating regulatory permitting for Approvals, Project Reviews, Authorizations, and Fish Salvages.

Assisting other senior leaders with short‑ and long‑term project planning.

Designing and implementing habitat mitigation and compensation measures.

Mentoring junior staff members of the environmental team.

Coordinating or overseeing Environmental Management and monitoring during project construction phases.

Assisting with proposal preparation, business development, and delivery of work that drives repeat business.

Understanding, committing to, and promoting the McElhanney Quality Management System, ISO 9001, and all client quality, safety, and environmental management systems.

What You’ll Bring

8+ years of fish and fish habitat experience related to baseline assessments, impact assessment, and aquatic habitat restoration and design.

At minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecological Restoration, or a related field.

Registration in good standing in British Columbia as an RPBio, or eligibility to register within 6 months, is required.

Demonstrable experience with environmental regulatory permitting, fish inventory, habitat classification, and environmental management.

Proven report‑writing experience and strong communication abilities.

Experience liaising with clients, First Nations, and government agencies.

Possession of a valid BC driver’s license is required at the time of hire.

What Can We Offer You

Work‑Life Harmony:
Balance your personal and professional commitments with flexible hours.

Comprehensive Benefits:
Maternity and parental leave top‑up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.

Compensation:
Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan and share ownership potential.

Professional Development:
Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.

Career Progression:
Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.

Relocation Support:
Financial assistance if applicable.

Job Details
Salary range: $95,000 - $140,000 per annum (based on experience and qualifications).

Classification:
Safety‑sensitive position.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process.

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