About This Opportunity: Managing Technical Consultant, Fisheries Biologist (Fixed-Term) (Dawson City)
ERM is currently seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Fisheries Biologist (Fixed-Term) (Dawson City) to join their team in Dawson City.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to advance their career.
Education Requirements
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No specific education requirements
Required Experience
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time status) you’ll guide major, multimillion‑dollar projects, influence environmental outcomes at a national scale, and help drive the execution of ERM’s global strategy within a rapidly growing, world‑class Biodiversity & Ecosystems practice. This position can be located in one of ERM’s offices in Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Calgary, Saskatoon, Vancouver or Toronto.
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Travel to beautiful, remote regions across Canada to support field programs and stewardship initiatives. Contribute to transformative mining and energy projects for major clients. Play a key leadership role in a growing fisheries team delivering complex work across Canada and globally.
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Operate from one of ERM’s major Canadian offices—or thrive in a flexible hybrid environment. You’ll join a multidisciplinary community of aquatic scientists, hydrologists, wildlife biologists, toxicologists, and other experts to solve pressing sustainability challenges.
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Fisheries
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Biology or a related discipline. 4+ years of consulting experience in freshwater fish and fish habitat assessments, sampling, aquatic biology, and water quality programs. Advanced written and oral communication skills, including technical reporting and permitting documentation. Strong knowledge of federal, provincial, and territorial regulations relevant to mining and oil & gas.
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Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced environment, work independently with minimal supervision, and travel extensively. 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. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
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Sc. in Fisheries Biology or a related discipline. 6+ years of consulting experience in freshwater fish and fish habitat assessments, sampling, aquatic biology, and water quality programs. Electrofishing certification, Intermediate First Aid, and/or Swiftwater Rescue Training. A positive, collaborative, self‑starter mindset aligned with ERM’s global mission.
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Design and lead fish and fish habitat field programs across freshwater systems in Canada. Support planning, implementation, and monitoring of fisheries offsetting and compensation programs. Compile, manage, analyze, and interpret fish community, biology, and habitat data; support database management.
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Prepare technical documents including baseline studies, monitoring reports, impact assessments, permitting applications, and offsetting plans. Actively contribute to ERM’s Canadian and international aquatics/fisheries technical communities. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior biologists and field technicians.
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For the Managing Technical Consultant, Fisheries Biologist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $95,651–$119,999 (CAD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
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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.
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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. 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 prospect 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.
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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
Position DetailsKey Responsibilities
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Effectively perform assigned job duties
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Maintain safety and cleanliness in the workplace
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Work effectively with team members
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Follow company policies and procedures
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Perform tasks according to quality standards
Qualifications
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Reliability and punctuality
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Ability to work independently and in a team
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Strong work ethic and positive attitude
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Ability to follow instructions
Why Join ERM?ERM offers a supportive work environment in Dawson City, where employees can grow and develop their skills. This Managing Technical Consultant, Fisheries Biologist (Fixed-Term) (Dawson City) position provides the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and contribute to meaningful work.
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