Principal Fisheries Biologist

WSP
Whitehorse
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeCAD 119,900 - 175,800 annuallyFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 15+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical leadership","Client relationship management","Regulatory compliance","Field leadership","Safe work planning"]

Lead fisheries and aquatic programs by setting technical direction for study design, analysis, and reporting that support climate resilience and long-term ecological sustainability. Deliver fisheries assessments for infrastructure, mining, remediation, power, and land development projects, guide Fisheries Act authorization and permitting workflows, and manage aquatic baseline and impact assessment documentation. Oversee scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables while building trusted relationships with clients and regulators and supporting business development proposals.

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Principal Fisheries Biologist

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Job Summary

Lead fisheries and aquatic programs by setting technical direction for study design, analysis, and reporting that support climate resilience and long-term ecological sustainability. Deliver fisheries assessments for infrastructure, mining, remediation, power, and land development projects, guide Fisheries Act authorization and permitting workflows, and manage aquatic baseline and impact assessment documentation. Oversee scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables while building trusted relationships with clients and regulators and supporting business development proposals.
Location: Whitehorse
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide technical direction for fisheries and aquatic programs, including study design, analysis, and reporting.
  • •Deliver fisheries assessments and aquatic studies for multidisciplinary infrastructure, mining, remediation, power, and land development projects.
  • •Guide regulatory permitting processes, including Fisheries Act authorizations, Requests for Review, amendments, and offsetting strategies.
  • •Manage aquatic baseline programs, impact assessments, and environmental regulatory documentation while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
  • •Oversee project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables; mentor junior professionals and support business development through proposals and client engagement.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 119,900 - 175,800 annually

Key Requirements

  • •University degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science (or related) supported by approximately 15 years of relevant experience.
  • •Registration as, or eligibility for registration as, a P.Biol. or R.P.Bio.
  • •Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial fisheries and environmental regulatory frameworks.
  • •Proven experience managing multidisciplinary environmental projects and client relationships.
  • •Strong technical expertise in fish habitat assessments, fish community sampling, fish passage evaluations, and aquatic monitoring programs.
Experience:15+ yearsEnvironmental consultingEcologyFisheriesInfrastructureMiningRemediation
Education:Bachelor's in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
Skills:Technical leadershipClient relationship managementRegulatory complianceField leadershipSafe work planning
Licenses:Valid driver's license
Certifications:P.Biol.R.P.Bio.

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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