BIO 24R - Fisheries Biologist

Posting Title BIO 24R - Fisheries Biologist Position Classification Biologist R24 Union GEU Work Options Hybrid Location Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$80,703.86 - $91,936.08 annually Close Date Job Type Regular Full Time Temporary End Date 12/17/2027 Ministry/Organization BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship Ministry Branch / Division Omineca Region/Resource Stewardship Division Job Summary .The Team The Fish and Wildlife team is an established group of dedicated professionals responsible for key decision‑making under the Wildlife Act. With 11 staff working within a broader business unit of nearly 30, the team monitors wildlife populations, assesses biological risk, and provides science‑based advice to support sustainable harvest opportunities. Their work directly shapes permitting and authorizations, creates hunting, angling, and trapping opportunities, and contributes meaningfully to both local and provincial economies. In this role, applicants will collaborate closely with aquatic habitat biologists and other specialists who share a commitment to responsible resource management and conservation. The Role This 18‑month term role offers the chance to step in as a Small Lakes Fisheries Biologist and play a meaningful part in shaping the Omineca region’s growing fisheries program. The position’s core responsibilities include providing decision support for fish‑related authorizations, conducting small‑lake fisheries assessments, and managing the regional stocking program, along with other duties that support healthy freshwater ecosystems. Your work will directly contribute to creating and enhancing freshwater angling opportunities for the public, making a tangible difference for the communities we serve. Candidates will find this role inspiring because it offers real influence in guiding the direction of the regional fisheries program while working alongside passionate professionals committed to sustainable resource management.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences or related field.
• Minimum four years of related fisheries experience (or an acceptable combination of education and experience), including field-based biological sampling, analysis and reporting, and providing advice within a regulatory regime.
• Registered (or eligible) as a Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio) in B.C. with the College of Applied Biology (CAB) within six months of employment. Eligible is defined as possessing, at the time of application, a designation equivalent to the CAB’s RP Bio in another jurisdiction and being able to transfer it to BC within six months of employment.