Aquatics & Fisheries Biologist Project Manager

Partner Staffing is the "go to recruiter" for difficult, important, and
time sensitive positions in Western Canada. We work with proactive
clients who understand the importance of having exceptional staff.

Partner Staffing We are seeking a highly motivated Aquatics/Fisheries
Biologist Project Manager to join the Vancouver-based team. This position
is ideal for a qualified professional who excels at balancing fieldwork,
technical reporting, and client/project management. You will lead and support a
diverse portfolio of freshwater projects,
with a focus on fish habitat assessments, regulatory permitting, habitat
offsetting, and monitoring programs.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead aquatics and fisheries
  components of multi-disciplinary environmental projects from initiation to
  completion.
• Design and manage field
  programs including fish and fish habitat assessments, baseline studies,
  environmental monitoring, and effectiveness monitoring.
• Prepare and review technical
  reports, impact assessments, and regulatory applications (e.g., DFO
  Request for Review, Provincial Water Sustainability Act notifications, and
  BC EAO submissions).
• Manage project budgets,
  schedules, scopes of work, and subcontractors.
• Communicate effectively with
  clients, Indigenous communities, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor junior biologists and
  provide quality control on deliverables.
• Support business development
  activities, including proposal preparation and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s
  degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of
  relevant professional experience, including project management.
• Registered (or eligible) as
  a Professional Biologist (RPBio) in British Columbia.
• Strong understanding of
  provincial and federal environmental legislation and permitting processes
  (e.g., Fisheries Act, Water Sustainability Act, Species at Risk Act).
• Demonstrated experience
  leading field teams in aquatic and fish habitat assessments.
• Proficiency with field
  equipment (e.g., electrofishing, water quality meters, GPS) and data
  analysis.
• Strong technical writing,
  communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s
  license and ability to travel to field sites.

Assets

• Experience with habitat
  offsetting design and implementation.
• Familiarity with Indigenous
  consultation processes and co-developed projects.
• Working knowledge of GIS,
  data visualization tools, or statistical software.
• Experience in construction
  environmental management or environmental monitoring.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  
• Flexible work environment, including hybrid/remote options.
  
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
  
• Engaging, high-impact projects throughout BC and Western Canada.