• 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.

For more information, please visit our website: chuchoenvironmental.com

You can learn about some of our projects here: youtube.com/@ChuChoEnvironmental

Chu Cho Environmental is looking for a 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

To read the full position description, please click here.

To qualify, you will need a Bachelor’s 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, hands-on field implementation roles, provincial and federal government technical positions, graduate research such as an MSc, or consulting environments will all be considered, provided your background demonstrates both strong technical competence and applied project experience.

The following are required:

• Registration as a Professional Biologist (RPBio) in good standing, or immediate eligibility for registration
• A valid BC Class 5 driver’s licence
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to remote monitoring sites, including multi-day trips during peak field seasons
• Comfort working outdoors in all seasons and variable weather conditions

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Proficiency in study design, statistical analysis, modeling ecological relationships, and interpretation of complex ecological datasets
• Demonstrated use of version control systems to manage technical documents and workflows
• Experience in environmental consulting with project management as a primary responsibility
• Advanced technical writing skills, including report preparation, review, and quality assurance
• Extensive experience designing and implementing fisheries field programs in remote environments
• Experience mentoring and supervising junior and intermediate biologists
• Familiarity with northern BC aquatic ecosystems and related regulatory frameworks
• Experience working with First Nations governments or Indigenous-owned organizations
• Certifications such as Electrofishing, Swiftwater Rescue, or SVOP, or comparable boating and whitewater experience

As our ideal candidate, you are a technically rigorous and strategically minded fisheries professional who balances field credibility with analytical depth. You are calm under pressure, highly organized, and confident engaging with Indigenous leadership, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams. You lead with maturity and independent judgement, support the growth of junior staff, and take pride in delivering work that reflects professionalism, precision, and respect for community and territory.

This is a senior, high-impact opportunity for someone ready to shape fisheries work across northern British Columbia, bringing the strategic insight to see how each project contributes to the broader success of the Fisheries program and the continued growth of Chu Cho Environmental.

Compensation based on skills and experience is a competitive annual salary of $95,000–$120,000, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Comprehensive health and benefits package
• Relocation support may be available for the right candidate
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certifications
• Access to a company vehicle for project-related travel
• Flexible working model built on “freedom with responsibility,” offering autonomy with accountability
• Opportunity to lead impactful fisheries research and consulting projects across northern British Columbia
• Meaningful work with an Indigenous-owned business that advances environmental stewardship and supports Tsay Keh Dene Nation

Join us in advancing environmental stewardship and community growth. Apply today!