Senior Aquatic Biologist – Environmental Consulting

About the role

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Aquatic Biologist to lead aquatic biology and water‑resource permitting work on complex natural‑resource projects. Based in the Greater Toronto Area, you will provide technical leadership, mentor junior biologists, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for aquatic biology studies, including fish habitat assessments, water quality monitoring, and fish sampling.
• Lead project phases from proposal through design, construction, and operations, developing budgets, methodologies, and regulatory applications.
• Coordinate and mentor a team of biologists, ensuring quality and compliance with federal and provincial regulations.
• Maintain relationships with clients, regulators, and subcontractors, and contribute to business development efforts.
• Defend the scientific rigor of deliverables and support regulatory permitting under the Federal Fisheries Act and related statutes.

Required profile

• B.Sc., M.Sc., or Doctorate in fish or aquatic sciences.
• 10+ years of experience as a Fish/Aquatic Biologist in Ontario, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Training in MTO/DFO/MNR fisheries protocols and eligibility for MTO RAQS registration as a Fisheries Assessment Specialist.
• In‑depth knowledge of the Federal Fisheries Act and relevant provincial/federal environmental legislation.

Required skills

• Fish habitat assessment techniques.
• Water quality monitoring methods.
• Fish sampling procedures.
• MTO/DFO/MNR fisheries protocol expertise.
• Eligibility for MTO RAQS registration.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $95,500–$149,275 CAD per year.
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Opportunities to work on high‑impact infrastructure projects with a leading global engineering firm.