Principal Technical Consultant, Fisheries Biologist

Principal Technical Consultant, Fisheries Biologist Shape Canada’s Fisheries Outcomes on Complex, High‑Impact Projects. ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Fisheries Biologist to provide senior technical leadership on some of Canada’s most complex mining and energy projects. Based in one of ERM’s western Canadian offices (Vancouver, Calgary, Whitehorse, or Smithers), this role blends deep technical expertise with strategic oversight—guiding fisheries assessments, offsetting programs, and permitting for large‑scale capital projects across diverse and often remote environments.

Responsibilities

Lead and shape fisheries and aquatic programs that support major capital projects from planning through operations

Provide senior technical oversight that ensures defensible, high‑quality deliverables aligned with federal, provincial, and territorial requirements

Act as a trusted advisor to clients, regulators, and internal teams on fisheries biolog...