Sr. Aquatics Biologist

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance on aquatic biology and water resource permitting components of natural resource projects.
• Coordinate, mentor, and support a team of biologists.
• Deliver technical direction and supervision throughout proposal, design, construction, and operations phases.
• Lead implementation, including development of budgets, methodology, and review of deliverables and regulatory applications.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, and subcontractors, and provide insight into business development.
• Oversee and manage aquatic field work and crews in remote settings from the office.
• Provide mentorship for biologists of varying skill levels and participate in hiring and staff development.
• Write and edit technical documentation and reviews as needed.
• Advise on regulatory requirements during all project life‑cycle stages.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and concurrent tasks.
• Utilize mobile field‑data collection tools such as Esri Field Maps or Survey
  123, and review digitized data in web or desktop solutions.

• B.Sc., M.Sc., or Doctorate in fish or aquatic-related studies.
• 10+ years of experience as a Fish/Aquatic Biologist in Ontario’s natural resources sector, preferably in consulting.
• Knowledge of the Federal Fisheries Act, Ontario provincial and federal environmental legislation, and their application to projects.
• Training in MTO/DFO/MNR fisheries protocols.
• Eligible for MTO RAQS registration as a Fisheries Assessment Specialist in Ontario.
• Experience with linear developments (e.g., roads, conveyances) or oil and gas regulatory projects.
• Experience working with diverse private and municipal clients, including oil and gas, mining, transportation, water, infrastructure, and energy.
• Strong technical writing and review skills.
• Driver's license and clean driver's abstract for travel.

Posted Salary Range: $95,500.00 – $ (Ontario, Canada).

Jacobs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and is committed to providing accommodations during the selection process.