Consultant, Aquatic Scientist Consultant, Aquatic Scientist Environmental Resources Management

Position: Consultant, Aquatic Scientist Consultant, Aquatic Scientist Environmental Resources Management [...]
If you’re looking for a role where meaningful fieldwork, scientific rigor, and multidisciplinary collaboration intersect,  ERM  invites you to bring your skills to a global team driving real‑world environmental impact.

Why This Role Matters
As a  Consultant, Aquatic Scientist  at ERM, based in  Vancouver ,  Whitehorse  or  Calgary,  you’ll contribute to high‑visibility environmental projects across Western Canada—projects that shape regulatory decisions, support sustainable development, and protect critical freshwater and marine ecosystems. Your expertise will directly inform aquatic baseline programs, monitoring studies, and impact assessments for clients seeking responsible environmental stewardship.

What Your Impact Is

Advance high‑quality aquatic science through rigorous field programs, data analysis, and technical reporting.

Provide critical insights into water quality, sediment quality, and aquatic community composition.

Support environmental permitting, baseline assessments, impact evaluations, and long‑term monitoring programs.

Strengthen data integrity and scientific defensibility through diligent QA/QC and methodological consistency.

What You’ll Bring
Required

BSc in Aquatic Biology or a related discipline.

2+ years of experience planning, managing, and executing aquatic field programs (freshwater and/or marine), including work in remote settings.

Strong data management and statistical analysis skills using R or similar software.

Experience with field and data QA/QC processes.

Excellent technical writing, communication, and time‑management skills.

Knowledge of Federal, Provincial, and Territorial environmental regulations and guidelines.

Ability to prioritize work in a fast‑paced consulting environment and meet critical deadlines.

Willingness and ability to travel and work in remote locations and varying weather conditions.

Strong commitment to Health & Safety protocols.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Driver's License

Required:

This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

Preferred

MSc in Aquatic Biology or a related discipline.

Prior experience in environmental consulting, government roles, or the mining sector.

Marine experience (fieldwork or analytical) considered an asset.

Boating experience.

Field experience in hydrology, hydrogeology, or a related discipline.

Professional registration (e.g., R.P.Bio) or eligibility.

Bilingual abilities (English and French/Spanish).

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement freshwater and/or marine aquatic field programs, including remote deployments.

Compile, manage, and analyze water quality, sediment quality, and biological community data (benthic macroinvertebrates, zooplankton, phytoplankton, periphyton).

Prepare technical reports or report sections for baseline studies, environmental monitoring programs, permitting submissions, and impact assessments.

Contribute to efficient, accurate data management and field documentation.

For the Consultant, Aquatic Scientist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $ 73,161 –$94,217 ( CAD ). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note:

Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive…