Senior Aquatic Ecology Biologist

Lead aquatic ecology and environmental assessment for AtkinsRéalis from Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, or another considered British Columbia office. Provide technical leadership primarily from the office.

This senior-level position supports the Environmental Assessment & Community Engagement Team across British Columbia and Canada. You will guide fisheries, aquatic ecology, fish habitat, and aquatic effects work while advising clients and project teams. The role includes regulatory strategy, mentorship, and occasional site visits rather than routine fieldwork.

• Lead fisheries, aquatic ecology, and fish habitat assessments
• Review technical studies, submissions, monitoring plans, and applications
• Advise on legislation, permitting, and regulatory approvals
• Develop mitigation, restoration, offsetting, and adaptive management strategies
• Mentor biologists and support technical excellence

• Degree in biology, fisheries, aquatic ecology, or related discipline
• Registered Professional Biologist designation in good standing
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience with provincial and federal assessment processes
• Strong technical writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Apply aquatic ecology, regulatory strategy, and technical leadership to environmental assessment projects with AtkinsRéalis in British Columbia.