Science & research jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,379
Employers: 685

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $26.22Across 272 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $84,037Across 114 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%4 listings
Hybrid: 10%144 listings
On-site: 87%1,196 listings

Not specified: 3% (35 listings)

Employers hiring include The Davey Tree Expert Company (88), Bartlett Tree Experts (59), WSP in Canada (43).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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GHD Group Pty Ltd

Junior Ecologist

455 Phillip Street, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3X2, Canada

The salary range for this position is $67.500- $112.500.-

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Pay: The salary range for this position is $67.500- $112.500.-
Experience: Approximately 2 to 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably including environmental consulting experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, planners, and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Junior/Intermediate Aquatic Biologist to join our Ecology & Natural Science team in Waterloo, Ontario, however location is flexible.

You will work as part of interdisciplinary teams on projects across Ontario and Canada Central, supporting GHD’s business group and clients across sectors including transportation and infrastructure, mining, energy, renewable energy, land development, and other development industries.

This position is well suited to being a biologist with environmental consulting experience and a strong interest in fisheries, aquatic ecology, benthic invertebrates, impact assessment, and regulatory permitting. You will contribute to both field and office-based assignments and collaborate with GHD’s broader Ecology & Natural Science and Impact Assessment teams.

Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Conduct fish and fish habitat assessments, aquatic habitat characterization, benthic invertebrate sampling, and fisheries field investigations.
Support ecological baseline programs, including wetland and watercourse assessments, Species at Risk assessments, benthic invertebrate studies, and flora and fauna inventories.
Collect, manage, analyze, and interpret fisheries, benthic, and other ecological data.
Assess potential effects to fish and fish habitat, aquatic communities, wetlands, Species at Risk, and other natural environment features associated with development projects.
Provide aquatic and ecological support to environmental and impact assessments, including baseline characterization, effects assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and permitting.
Support Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act, and other federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory permitting and authorization processes, including fish habitat offsetting and compensation planning.
Prepare technical reports, memoranda, permit applications, monitoring reports, and other environmental documentation.
Plan and support field programs, including equipment, logistics, data collection, and field documentation.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and other interested parties, as appropriate.
Support project delivery and the preparation of proposals, scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates.
Complete field and office work in accordance with GHD’s health, safety, and environmental requirements.

What you will bring to the team:

Bachelor’s degree in biology, Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline. A master’s degree is considered an asset.
Approximately 2 to 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably including environmental consulting experience.
Experience conducting fish and fish habitat assessments, aquatic habitat surveys, watercourse assessments, water quality sampling, Species at Risk surveys, and other aquatic field investigations.
Experience identifying Ontario freshwater fish species, with knowledge of Ontario freshwater ecosystems, fisheries, and aquatic habitats.
Familiarity with fisheries sampling and fish handling methods, with electrofishing experience considered an asset.
Experience with benthic invertebrate sampling, identification, data analysis, and/or biomonitoring considered an asset.
Experience with freshwater mussel surveys, identification, habitat assessments, and/or Species at Risk mussel assessments is considered an asset.
Knowledge of applicable Ontario and federal environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, and guidance related to fish and fish habitat, Species at Risk, wetlands, and watercourses.
Strong technical writing, data management, analytical, communication, and organizational skills, including experience with digital field data collection tools and GIS/spatial data.
Experience with other ecological surveys and assessments, such as birds, amphibians, reptiles, vegetation, or wildlife, is considered an asset.
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Valid driver’s licence, availability for short-term travel, and ability to undertake fieldwork in a variety of environmental conditions and terrain, including remote locations.

Additional Ontario experience and certifications considered assets:

Class I Electrofishing or Class II Backpack Electrofishing certification/training.
Registration in MTO RAQS for Fisheries Assessment and/or Fisheries Contracts.
MTO Fisheries Protocol training and experience applying the MTO Fisheries Protocol for Protecting Fish and Fish Habitat on Provincial Undertakings.
Training or experience with the Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol (OSAP) and/or Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) methods.
Experience applying the Evaluation, Classification and Management of Headwater Drainage Features Guidelines.
Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC) or equivalent erosion and sediment control training/experience.
First Aid certification; training can be provided if required.

The salary range for this position is $67.500- $112.500.-

The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

This position is for an existing vacancy

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievements and recognize the strength of a diverse workplace. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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Responsibilities

The role involves conducting aquatic field investigations, including fish and habitat assessments, and supporting ecological baseline programs. You will also prepare technical reports, manage environmental data, and assist with regulatory permitting and impact assessments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, or a related field and possess 2 to 5 years of relevant professional experience. Strong technical skills in aquatic ecology, data analysis, and familiarity with Ontario environmental legislation are required.

Skills

Aquatic ecology
Fisheries assessment
Benthic invertebrate sampling
Environmental consulting
Regulatory permitting
Impact assessment
Technical writing
Data management
GIS
Species at risk assessment
Wetland assessment
Watercourse assessment
Field data collection
Project delivery
Ecological baseline programs

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Keywords

Aquatic Biologist
Environmental Consulting
Fisheries Act
Species at Risk Act
Benthic Invertebrates
Electrofishing
GIS
Environmental Legislation
Wetland Assessment
Water Quality Sampling
Impact Assessment
Permitting
Ecological Baseline
Data Analysis
Technical Reporting
MTO RAQS
OSAP
OBBN
CISEC
Fieldwork
Sustainability
Infrastructure
Mining
Energy
Land Development
Regulatory Compliance
Mitigation
Monitoring
Proposal Preparation
Multidisciplinary Teams

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