Sr. Aquatics Biologist

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. • burnaby, metro vancouver regional district • Posted June 12, 2026

About the Role

Position Overview

Senior Aquatic Biologist – full‑time, mostly office‑based role based in Alberta (preferably Calgary) or British Columbia (preferably Burnaby or Victoria).

Provide technical leadership, guidance and supervision for aquatic biology and water resource permitting on natural resource projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams through proposal, design, construction, and operations phases, liaise with clients, regulators and sub‑contractors, and assist in business development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise aquatic fieldwork and mentor a team of biologists of varying skill levels.
  • Develop project budgets, methodology, review deliverables and regulatory applications.
  • Maintain relationships with clients, regulators and sub‑contractors.
  • Provide technical direction, interpretation and defend the technical rigor of work.
  • Assist in business development by providing insight and strategic regula...