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Your expertise will directly inform aquatic baseline programs, monitoring studies, and impact assessments for clients seeking responsible environmental stewardship.\nYou will be part of our Integrated Water Services team, collaborating closely with toxicologists, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, geochemists, fisheries biologists, and specialists across ERM’s global network. This is a full-time opportunity designed for someone who enjoys fieldwork, thrives in independent environments, and is motivated to grow their technical and consulting career.\nWhat Your Impact Is\nAdvance high-quality aquatic science through rigorous field programs, data analysis, and technical reporting.\n\nProvide critical insights into water quality, sediment quality, and aquatic community composition.\n\nSupport environmental permitting, baseline assessments, impact evaluations, and long-term monitoring programs.\n\nStrengthen data integrity and scientific defensibility through diligent QA/QC and methodological consistency.\n\nWhat You'll Bring\nRequired\nBSc in Aquatic Biology or a related discipline.\n\n2+ years of experience planning, managing, and executing aquatic field programs (freshwater and/or marine), including work in remote settings.\n\nStrong data management and statistical analysis skills using R or similar software.\n\nExperience with field and data QA/QC processes.\n\nExcellent technical writing, communication, and time-management skills.\n\nKnowledge of Federal, Provincial, and Territorial environmental regulations and guidelines.\n\nAbility to prioritize work in a fast-paced consulting environment and meet critical deadlines.\n\nStrong commitment to Health & Safety protocols.\n\nAbility to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.\n\nWillingness and ability to travel and work in remote locations and varying weather conditions.\n\nDriver'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.\n\nThis position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.\n\nPreferred\nMSc in Aquatic Biology or a related discipline.\n\nProfessional registration (e.g., R.P.Bio) or eligibility.\n\nCABIN certified.\n\nSwiftwater certified.\n\nPrior experience in environmental consulting, government roles, or the mining sector.\n\nMarine experience (fieldwork or analytical) considered an asset.\n\nBoat operating experience.\n\nField experience in hydrology, hydrogeology, or a related discipline.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nCoordinate and implement freshwater and/or marine aquatic field programs, including remote deployments.\n\nCompile, manage, and analyze water quality, sediment quality, and biological community data (benthic macroinvertebrates, zooplankton, phytoplankton, periphyton).\n\nPrepare technical reports or report sections for baseline studies, environmental monitoring programs, permitting submissions, and impact assessments.\n\nContribute to efficient, accurate data management and field documentation.\n\nFor the Consultant, Aquatic Biologist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $73,100-$94,300 (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).\nWe 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.\nNote: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.\nWho We Are:\nAs 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.\nAt 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.\nPlease submit your resume and brief cover letter.\nERM 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.\nERM 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.\nERM 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.\nNotice Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring\nOur 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.\n\nBy submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI tools in evaluating your candidacy. 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