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5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Quantitative Fisheries Ecologist Intermediate Full-Time The Opportunity Are you passionate about using quantitative science to solve realworld environmental challenges and support healthy ecosystems? If you are a quantitative fisheries ecologist who enjoys understanding how the environment influences fisheries and aquatic systems, we welcome you to apply to join ESSAs team of purposedriven problem solvers and make a difference in environmental management. In this role, you will apply your advanced knowledge of fisheries and aquatic science to help make better decisions. We require a strong mix of quantitative skills including statistical analysis, modelling, experimental design, and decisionsupport tool building, as well as strong written and verbal science communication. This is a fulltime opportunity based in Ottawa or Vancouver . You will have access to our staff benefits, including competitive compensation, medical benefits, flexible working arrangements (hybrid workplace, shortterm work abroad periods), and three weeks of paid vacation plus paid time off between Christmas and New Years Day. With longer tenure, staff are also eligible for short sabbaticals. About Us ESSA Technologies Ltd. is an employeeowned Canadian environmental consulting firm with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. Our mission is to bring together people, science and analytical tools to sustain healthy ecosystems and human communities. At ESSA we value nature, and we help our clients tackle complex environmental challenges through evidencebased analysis, collaborative decisionmaking, and systems thinking. Learn more about us at At ESSA, we are passionate about what we do and enjoy working with professionals who share our values and mission. ESSAs staff are purposedriven problem solvers, bigpicture critical thinkers, and motivated by an aspiration to become trusted advisors to our clients and make a difference in the world. As part of ESSAs team, you will be surrounded by a rich intellectual inheritance, and dedicated colleagues committed to collaboration and teambuilding. In pursuing our corporate mission, we are inclusive of a diversity of perspectives and ways of knowing among both our staff and our clients that may vary depending on experience, race, gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, and religion among others. With offices in British Columbia and Ontario, we acknowledge that our offices are on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish People (the xmkym (Musqueam), Swxw7mesh (Squamish), and slilwta (TsleilWaututh) Nations) in Vancouver, and the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People in Ottawa. We acknowledge that we also work in the territories of other Indigenous Nations across Canada and the world. Your Responsibilities As a quantitative fisheries ecologist, you will bring your expertise in fish biology, fisheries science, or a related field to provide advice to support our diverse clients with their fishrelated challenges. This is a consulting role in a hightempo environment. Our culture is supportive, but clients have high expectations, fast deadlines, and the need to deliver impactful results. Project Work Apply quantitative modeling and statistical analysis to fisheries and aquatic science projects Integrate diverse data sources (monitoring, geospatial, traditional knowledge) to prioritize restoration activities Assess cumulative effects of land use and contaminants on aquatic ecosystems Model climate change impacts on fish and aquatic habitat Develop interactive decision support tools (e.g., the Okanagan Fish Water Management Tool) Design and analyze monitoring programs; evaluate restoration effectiveness Support Indigenousled research and stewardship initiatives Prepare concise reports and presentations for diverse audiences Coordinate project tasks, timelines, and budgets Business Development & Client Engagement Contribute to proposal writing, grant applications, and project scoping Build and maintain client and partner relationships Represent ESSA at conferences and industry events; support marketing and outreach Identify new project opportunities and help shape solutions Share knowledge internally and externally through presentations and workshops Access to professional development training, businessrelated travel, and support for professional designations such as an RPBio Mentor and train junior team members Pathways for meritbased advancement into project management and leadership Requirements Masters or Ph.D. degree in Ecology, Biology, Applied Science, or Resource Management (fisheries/aquatic focus) Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional work experience outside of academia (excluding postdocs or university contracts) Advanced knowledge of fish biology and ecology (especially salmonids) Proficiency in statistical analysis, modelling, and data visualization (R/Python) Experience with geospatial analysis (R, Python, QGIS/ArcGIS) Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset Additional skills (considered assets): Spanish or French proficiency, web development (Vue.js/React + Rserve), experience building bigdata machine learning and AIrelated applications, database design (SQL) and aptitude composing SQL queries, building simulation models, registration with College of Applied Biologists. Applying Please email a cover letter, rsum to by November 14, 2025 with Quantitative Fisheries Ecologist in the subject line. Selected candidates will be contacted by November 19, 2025 . Interviews will be conducted between December 4 - 9, 2025 . The anticipated start (negotiable) is January 5, 2025 . All applicants must be eligible to legally work in British Columbia and/or Ontario at the time of applying. Salary Range: $79,000 (lower qualifications and experience) - to - $98,000 (95th+ percentile qualifications and experience relative to the requirements detailed in the job description above). #J-18808-Ljbffr