Junior Biologist – Fish and Aquatic Ecosystems (Remote)

Shared Value Solutions (SVS) is an environmental and community development consulting firm. Our team includes folks who are skilled in science, cultural heritage, planning, and regulatory fields who work alongside First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Nations across Canada. We support Indigenous Nations with technical guidance, regulatory advice, peer reviews, planning, and negotiation strategies related to major resource development projects. At the heart of our work is a commitment to braiding Indigenous Knowledge with Western science to advance our clients’ goals of prosperity, stewardship, and self-determination.

Our Work Culture

At SVS, we value the ambitions and passions of our team members, both professionally and personally. To support work-life balance, we offer flexible hours, remote work options, and time-in-lieu. We aim for this position to align with your life goals rather than detract from them. Our work is guided by the priorities of our community partners, including seasonal calendars (harvest seasons, festivals, etc.) and project deadlines. Through strong communication and mutual support, we create a work environment that fosters both personal well-being and professional growth.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

SVS is committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, women, members of the global majority (visible minorities), LGBTQ2S+ individuals, veterans, and persons with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer, and if you require accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know—we are happy to support you.

Indigenous Hiring Preference

We prioritize hiring Indigenous candidates, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals, to build teams that reflect the lived experiences of the communities we serve. We recognize that formal education and job experience are not the only measures of expertise. If you have traditional knowledge and community-based experience that align with this role, we encourage you to apply, even if your qualifications differ from those listed.

If you feel comfortable, we invite you to self-identify as Indigenous in your application. We understand the impacts of colonization and respect that this is a personal decision. Any information shared will remain confidential and will only be used by our hiring team to support our commitment to Indigenous hiring.

We look forward to welcoming new team members who share our dedication to supporting Indigenous sovereignty, environmental stewardship, and community-driven development.

The Position

We’re looking for a Junior Biologist – Fish and Aquatic Ecosystems (remote) to fill a full-time parental leave position until the end of 2026 with the possibility of extension.

Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact

At Shared Value Solutions, you will be part of a team that honors Indigenous Knowledge, fosters strong relationships, and works alongside Nations to support sovereignty, stewardship, and self-determination. Your expertise, lived experiences, and perspectives will be deeply valued as we collaborate on diverse projects that make a real difference for the land, water, and communities we serve.

We are committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, culturally affirming, and grounded in respect, reciprocity, and collaboration. Our team supports one another, recognizing the importance of balance between work, family, community, and personal well-being.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation & annual bonus
• Remote work allowance
• Comprehensive health benefits & employee assistance program (health, dental, vision, and life insurance)
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Professional designation reimbursement & development opportunities
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, cultural days, bereavement, and family care leave
• Winter tire rebate to support safe travel
• Flexible work options and fully remote work

We welcome you to bring your whole self to this role—your knowledge, your passion, and your connection to community. Join us at Shared Value Solutions and be part of a team dedicated to uplifting Indigenous voices, protecting the environment, and creating lasting positive change.

Requirements:

• A degree in fisheries biology, aquatic ecology, environmental science, or similar equivalent lived experience
• 1-3+ years of professional experience in aquatic biology, including a background in at least one of the following disciplines: ecology, fisheries, environmental biology or a related field
• Understanding of the life histories, biology, and community interactions of fish populations in Canada
• Excellent technical writing and analytical skills, including experience with data management and analysis, preparing technical reports, and communicating complex issues in plain language (written, verbal, presentations) for a variety of audiences
• Understanding of Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial legislation as they apply to regulatory approvals and permitting processes affecting fisheries and aquatic ecosystems (e.g. Fisheries Act, Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations, Impact Assessment Act, Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act, etc.)
• Experience in providing recommendations on mitigation and accommodation measures, fish habitat compensation plans, environmental effects monitoring programs, and ecological restoration measures.
• Experience in completing aquatic and/or fisheries field data collection, such as fish collections, fish habitat assessments, sediment sampling and lower trophic sampling.
• Experience conducting peer technical reviews of regulatory environmental permitting and approvals reports, applications, and permits for major infrastructure development projects (e.g., mining, oil, gas, energy) related to fisheries and aquatic biology
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience with respectfully braiding knowledge systems to support the successful implementation of environmental science projects and/or research
• Skills and experience working in cross-cultural settings, preferably with First Nation, Métis, and/or Inuit communities

Responsibilities:

• Assists with providing recommendations for mitigation measures, fish habitat compensation plans, and environmental effects monitoring programs.
• Acts as a field assistant for the execution of fish collections, fish habitat assessments, sediment sampling, and lower trophic sampling field programs, including community-based monitoring programs.
• Assisting in the delivery of training programs related to hands-on monitoring of fish collections, fish habitat assessments, sediment sampling, and lower trophic sampling
• Completes basic data analysis and reporting related to fisheries and aquatic biology
• Working with cross-functional teams to ensure our clients goals are met within each project
• Providing clear and concise report writing and presentations
• Excellence in project delivery

Asset Qualifications:

• Experience in cumulative effects or related fields is a strong asset
• Experience with Indigenous law and governance, UNDRIP, FPIC, and shared decision-making
• Awareness of data and communication security and confidentiality
• Experience with assisting with communication and consultation programs and activities, lands management, Traditional Knowledge, land use and occupancy, GIS, community economic development, conflict resolution, negotiations, capacity building / training, and multimedia story-telling
• Good plain language communication skills

Let us know if you speak: French, Cree, Ojibway, Oji-Cree, Blackfoot, Dene, Innu, or other languages that might be useful for this position.

Summing it Up – Why Should you Apply?

• Fully remote working
• Fun company culture
• Learning and career growth opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Meaningful work

Our head office is on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the historic lands of the Attawandaron People. We honour the original ancestors of this land and also offer respect to our Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Métis neighbours. We strive to be accountable by acknowledging this history and cultivating respect in our relationships with our Indigenous neighbours and the land.