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.

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.
  

• 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.