Senior Fisheries and Aquatics Biologist

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding a

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep experience navigating complex environmental legislation and building effective relationships with federal, provincial, and municipal agencies. You will lead multidisciplinary projects, shape regulatory strategy, and support sustainable resource development across Western Canada.

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Fisheries and Aquatics Biologist to our Environment & Water – Biological Sciences team based in Vancouver, BC.

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep experience navigating complex environmental legislation and building effective relationships with federal, provincial, and municipal agencies. You will lead multidisciplinary projects, shape regulatory strategy, and support sustainable resource development across Western Canada.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.

Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $145,000 per year. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

• Lead aquatic baseline studies, fish habitat assessments, and aquatic effects monitoring programs.
• Design and implement fish habitat offsetting design and monitoring programs, field programs including fish and fish habitat surveys, water quality sampling, and aquatic invertebrate assessments.
• Prepare and review technical reports, regulatory submissions, and environmental assessments.
• Serve as the primary liaison with government agencies such as DFO, BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, and others.
• Interpret and apply relevant legislation and policy (e.g., Fisheries Act, Water Sustainability Act, Species at Risk Act).
• Support permitting processes including Water Act Approvals, Fisheries Act Authorizations, and Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Lead or support stakeholder engagement, including Indigenous consultation and coordination with regulatory bodies.
• Project Manage projects of varying size and complexity.
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff and contribute to internal training and capacity building.
• Support business development through proposal preparation and client relationship management.
• Working closely with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and technical experts in biology and environmental sciences.
• Working with Project Managers/Discipline Teams to maintain quality control of data.
• Data analysis and technical reporting (proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Working outside in varied weather conditions.
• Excellent attention to detail, and ability to work accurately and quickly to meet deadlines.
• Be punctual and able to start work early in the morning.
• Oversee Health and Safety for work at the project site.
• Willingness to work independently and in a team environment.

• Minimum of a
  
  B.Sc. in fisheries and aquatic biology.
• Minimum of 13 years of experience, with environmental consulting being considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory liaison and permitting processes in BC and/or AB.
• Registered as a Registered Professional Biologist with the CAB and/or as a…