Senior Fisheries Biologist

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• Lead and contribute to long-term fisheries research and monitoring programs across northern British Columbia in partnership with industry and Tsay Keh Dene Nation
• Earn a competitive annual salary of $95,000–$120,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth
• Apply your expertise in fisheries science, project management, data analysis, and technical reporting within a multidisciplinary, Indigenous-owned environmental consulting team

Founded in 2013, Chu Cho Environmental is a 100% Tsay Keh Dene Nation owned company, established under the Nation’s Economic Development Corporation. As an Indigenous owned business, Chu Cho Environmental reflects the values of the Nation, and delivers high quality environmental services that are rooted in respect for the community and territory.

As a for profit social enterprise, Chu Cho Environmental creates employment, builds local capacity, and supports economic growth for Tsay Keh Dene Nation. It is our mission to build a resilient, skilled and multidisciplinary team that delivers professional, high quality environmental services across northern British Columbia.

Chu Cho Environmental offers a wide range of professional environmental services, including baseline studies, regulatory support, environmental research, and ongoing monitoring for resource development projects. Our multidisciplinary team brings expertise in wildlife, fisheries, botany, aquatics, atmospheric science, reclamation, and GIS services.

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Chu Cho Environmental is looking for full‑time Senior Fisheries Biologist based in Prince George, BC
, with flexibility to work from home when not required in the office or field, depending on project needs.

Reporting to the General Manager, and working closely with the Fisheries team leadership, you will play a key role in advancing fisheries initiatives across northern British Columbia, ensuring strong relationships with Indigenous and regulatory partners, consistent on‑time, on‑budget delivery, and thoughtful alignment across a growing portfolio of projects.

In this position, you will oversee fisheries research, monitoring, and environmental consulting work from proposal development through field execution and final reporting, combining high‑level technical review, data analysis, and documentation with strategic field oversight and mentorship of junior and intermediate staff.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading fisheries projects from scope and proposal development through execution and final reporting
• Implementing select fieldwork and overseeing staff delivering remote field programs
• Managing data, completing statistical analyses, and translating results into clear recommendations for decision makers
• Reviewing, quality‑checking, and professionally signing off on fisheries assessments, monitoring programs, and reports
• Mentoring junior and intermediate staff while strengthening internal processes, professionalism, and collaboration
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, regulators, project partners, and Tsay Keh Dene Nation citizens
• Supporting business development by identifying opportunities, contributing to proposals, and strengthening client relationships
• Planning, scheduling, and budgeting work to meet regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal QA/QC

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To qualify, you will need an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science or a directly related discipline, along with 6+ years of progressive experience in fisheries science
. You will demonstrate experience managing staff
, conducting remote fieldwork in challenging environments, and applying environmental legislation
, permitting processes
, impact assessment frameworks
, and sustainability standards
.

We recognize that strong fisheries professionals often follow varied career pathways. Experience gained through technical diplomas,
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