Aquatic Scientist/Biologist

About Ausenco

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas, redefining what’s possible in complex projects and tough environments. They deliver innovative consulting, project delivery, asset operations, and maintenance solutions globally. With 21 offices in 9 countries and projects in over 80 locations, Ausenco creates sustainable outcomes for its people, clients, and communities.

The Opportunity

You are an experienced Aquatic Scientist/Biologist who has led freshwater field studies, supported construction monitoring, authored reports, and written environmental assessments related to aquatic species and ecosystems. You possess strong leadership skills and thrive in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams. Committed to delivering high-quality work, you will also pursue new opportunities and grow your career within an entrepreneurial company that shares your values.

This role reports to the Calgary office, with travel required to British Columbia, other parts of Alberta, or the Yukon, Northwest Territories, or Nunavut for short periods. Ausenco supports remote workers based outside of Calgary, in Southern Alberta or Southeastern BC, depending on experience level.

About The Role

• Planning and executing aquatic studies, preparing comprehensive technical reports.
• Providing technical and regulatory expertise on projects interacting with aquatic environments.
• Offering environmental monitoring support during construction projects in or adjacent to freshwater environments.
• Supporting the development of environmental assessment components for aquatic species and ecosystems.
• Managing or coordinating projects from initial proposals through to the delivery of quality reports.
• Leading or contributing to the development of regulatory submissions, including Codes of Practice notifications, DFO Requests for Review, and Authorizations.
• Marketing Ausenco’s full range of services to existing and potential clients through meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Liaising effectively with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and Indigenous peoples.
• Mentoring more junior staff, fostering their professional growth.
• Adapting effectively to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

About You

• A university degree in biology or a related scientific field.
• A professional designation (e.g., R.P.Bio or P.Biol.) or eligibility for such a designation.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in aquatic biology or environmental science.
• Proven experience planning and executing biological programs and leading teams.
• Strong understanding of freshwater fish and their habitats in Alberta, BC, and/or the northern territories.
• Excellent working knowledge of provincial and federal regulatory requirements for fish or fish habitat studies, permitting, or impact assessment.
• Experience with both provincial and federal permitting processes.
• Practical experience undertaking construction environmental monitoring.
• Exceptional attention to detail, coupled with excellent technical writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to think independently and strategically, maintain a positive attitude, be self-motivated, and demonstrate strong work initiative.
• Capacity to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Bonus Points

• Experience working with provincial regulators and municipal authorities on aquatic environment permits and authorizations.
• Experience working with federal regulators on permits and authorizations.
• Experience collaborating with Indigenous peoples on environmental projects.
• Experience with offsetting and habitat compensation in aquatic environments.
• Proven client liaison and business development experience.
• Statistical analysis experience.
• Experience with other biological disciplines (e.g., terrestrial or vegetation) or contaminated sites.

Why Ausenco?

Ausenco supports individual growth, allowing you to work in ways that leverage your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package, they offer:

• Career advancement: Continuous growth through technical training, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
• Holistic approach to wellness: Access to confidential counseling, information services, and a benefits program supporting your health and wellness.
• Accessible leadership team: Work with reputable industry leaders who value your contributions.

Ausenco encourages an entrepreneurial spirit, helping you develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition. They foster an open, honest, and cooperative culture that embraces diversity in its fullest sense, promoting mutual trust and respect. Join Ausenco and work a better way.

Key skills/competency

• Aquatic Biology
• Environmental Assessment
• Regulatory Compliance
• Project Management
• Freshwater Field Studies
• Technical Report Writing
• Construction Monitoring
• Client Liaison
• Mentorship & Leadership
• Data Interpretation