Fish or Aquatic Biologist

We have a full-time permanent position for a Fish or Aquatic Biologist, based in our Whitehorse office. This role offers professional development and a chance to shape your career within a supportive and collaborative environment. Our biologists are responsible for a diverse array of projects, working with their science-based team and developing client-targeted business opportunities. If you have a background in Aquatic Biology, Environmental Sciences, or a related field, with a proven track record of delivering effective results, you could be the person we are looking for.

• Competitive compensation, including health benefits, RRSP matching, profit‑sharing and employee share ownership programs
• A corporate commitment to long‑term career and personal development through opportunities and support for professional advancement (e.g., internal mentorship, annual professional development budget)
• A challenging, dynamic, engaging and rewarding work experience
• EDI is a 100% Canadian employee‑owned company with offices across western and northern Canada.
• Since EDI started in 1994, our people have defined our culture and have been instrumental in our success. As we continue to grow, we look for team members who want to make a difference by helping people and the environment. Our culture focuses on teamwork, a positive attitude, and adaptability to dynamic situations. We promote innovation at all levels. Our members are self‑motivated, enthusiastic for continual improvement and effective communicators.
  
  Through relationships built among team members, our staff realize that EDI is not just a company, it is their company.

• Completing fieldwork related to fish, fish and aquatic habitat across the Yukon and beyond
• Data management, analysis and reporting
• Assisting with project assessment (YESAA) and permitting (Fisheries Act) of their projects
• Environmental monitoring for construction projects
• Working effectively in a team environment to meet goals of the project productively and safely
• Participating proactively in EDI’s health and safety program

• An undergraduate degree with 3 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 1 year of experience in a related discipline
• Fish and/or aquatic biology expertise. Experience with sonars would be an asset
• Consulting experience would be an asset
• A proven record of professional report writing and data analysis
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a RPBio or as PBiol is considered an asset
• A passion for your career and a desire for lifelong learning

At EDI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members. EDI believes that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success as a growing environmental company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

If you are ready for new challenges and a rewarding career experience, please email your resume and cover letter in confidence: with EDI in the subject line. Only candidates requested for personal interviews will be contacted.