Consulting Associate, Fisheries Biologist (Fixed Term)
at ERM Consultants Canada Ltd.

Job Description

Launch Your Environmental Career Where Impact Meets Adventure.

Start your career with purpose as a Consulting Associate, Fisheries Biologist (Fixed Term) based in Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, travel to remote and beautiful regions of Canada, and contribute directly to impactful environmental work. This full-time, fixed-term (May–September 2026) role is designed for early-career professionals ready to work on multimillion‑dollar projects, support major environmental assessments, and play a key role in advancing ERM's global sustainability strategy. You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary experts across Canada and around the world, all while helping shape responsible development and protection of freshwater ecosystems.

Why This Role Matters

Canada's lakes, rivers, and aquatic habitats are vital to communities, industries, biodiversity, and long-term environmental health. Your work will generate the essential data and insights needed to responsibly develop major mining and energy projects, support permitting pathways, and guide conservation-focused decision-making.

At ERM—the world's leading sustainability consultancy—you'll be part of a global team trusted by many Fortune 500 companies and government partners to tackle some of the most complex environmental challenges. Your contributions will directly support our 50-year track record of delivering innovative, science-driven solutions.

What Your Impact Is

In this role, you will:

• Conduct fisheries, aquatic biology, and water quality field programs across freshwater environments in Canada.

• Ensure high-quality field results through rigorous QA/QC practices.

• Support environmental assessments and permitting for large-scale capital projects.

• Collaborate closely with Indigenous field support staff, contributing to community-driven and inclusive project execution.

• Become a key member of a growing fisheries and biodiversity team delivering work within Canada and globally.

• Compile, organize, and manage data, photos, and laboratory results that inform technical recommendations and client strategies.

• Prepare summaries, SOPs, and monitoring reports that advance decision-making and project progress.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor's in Fisheries Biology or a related discipline. Or equivalent experience.

• Field experience in:

  • Fish and fish habitat assessments

  • Fish sampling on lakes and rivers

  • Water quality sampling

  • Aquatic biology

• Knowledge of Federal, Provincial, and Territorial regulations relevant to the mining and oil & gas sectors.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Proven data management and QA/QC capabilities.

• Strong commitment to safety and following established Health & Safety procedures.

• Ability to work in fast-paced environments, multitask, adapt, and operate independently with minimal supervision.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.

• A positive, collaborative approach; self-starter attitude; and motivation driven by ERM's global mission.

• Willingness and ability to travel.

• 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.  

• Pleasure Craft Operator's License.

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Master's in Fisheries Biology or a related discipline.

• Experience with:

  • Hydroacoustic/bathymetric assessments

  • Fish tagging

  • Telemetry

  • Fish habitat offsetting

• Certifications such as:

  • Electrofishing

  • Intermediate First Aid

  • First Aid Transportation Endorsement

  • ATV training

  • Swiftwater Rescue

• Experience communicating professionally with clients, contractors, and site personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct fish and fish habitat field programs, aquatic biology surveys, and water quality sampling throughout Canada's freshwater systems.

• Perform QA/QC to ensure accuracy and integrity of collected data.

• Compile and organize field data, photographs, and laboratory reports; contribute to database management.

• Draft field trip summaries, data summaries, SOPs, and monitoring or technical reports.

• Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, and field teams.

• Train and collaborate with Indigenous field support staff to support inclusive project execution.

For the Consulting Associate, Fisheries Biologist (Fixed Term) position, the anticipated hourly pay is $30.29 –$34.59 (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. 

Who We Are: 

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. 

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. 

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.   

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 consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, Indigenous identity, or status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a disability. 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

Notice Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring 

• Our organization uses artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to assist in the recruitment process. These tools may help screen, assess, and/or evaluate applicants based on information provided in resumes, applications, and other submitted materials. All AI systems are designed to support fair and efficient hiring decisions and operate under human oversight. 

• By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI tools in evaluating your candidacy. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact us at nainquiries@erm.com. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM! 

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