Job Specification
Position Title:
Student – Fish and Wildlife Jobs
Job Code:
Student 1 - Student Level 1, Student 2 - Student Level 2
See below for the 'Work Description' and 'Knowledge and Skill Requirements' of each Job Type :
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Assistant Fish Culture Technician :
Work Description: In this role, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:
• Assist fish culture station staff by performing technical duties related to the culture of fish and the operation and maintenance of the station, such as tank cleaning, disinfection, and equipment maintenance (e.g. piping, valves, etc.).
• Provide customer service assistance by providing tours of the facility to the visitors and responding to questions on the fish culture program.
• Assist staff by performing daily fish culture activities, including feeding, inventories, picking of losses, fish marking, anaesthetizing, thinning, disease sampling, record keeping, etc.
• Assist with checking oxygen levels, temperatures and flow rates, and make adjustments as required.
• Assist fish culture station staff in observing fish behaviour, mortality trends, densities, etc., and advising fish culture technician and operation coordinators.
• Assist with computer work by creating spreadsheets and performing data entry, word processing, etc.
• Participate in a team environment to assist in implementing fish culture station operational goals and objectives.
• Assist with fish health monitoring, using microscope for identification of disease and following biosecurity protocol at the operation of fish culture station.
• Assist with buildings, grounds, equipment maintenance, and advising technicians of minor repairs, as well as operating and maintaining fish culture equipment.
Note: Students, while in the workplace, must conduct themselves in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and any workplace practices as directed by their immediate supervisor and in accordance with the Internal Responsibility System as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements for Assistant Fish Culture Technician:
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• You apply your written communication skills to document findings, record data, and prepare and maintain a variety of documents (e.g. maintenance schedules, etc.).
• You apply your verbal communication and customer service skills to respond to fish culture staff, the public and/or internal clients.
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and participate in meetings.
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
• You have an interest in understanding fish culture techniques and hatchery methods and procedures.
• You have an interest in the fish culture program, the overall fisheries management program, species at risk, and biodiversity.
• You have an interest in resource management principles.
• You apply your knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office applications, such as Word (word processing) and Excel (spreadsheets), as well as databases, email, and the internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents.
Analytical and Organizational Skills:
• You apply your organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to conduct research and data compilation, including assembling information from hardcopy and digital sources, and perform data entry and analysis.
Other Requirements:
• You are able to work in an outdoor environment with some physical activity involved, including lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
• You are willing and able to accompany fish culture staff on fish stocking assignments throughout the region.
• You are able to work in a strenuous environment and inclement weather.
Assistant Fisheries Technician :
Work Description: In this role, you may have the opportunity to participate in field work, which may include assisting Great Lakes staff and technicians with some or all of the following activities:
• Conduct surveys, data collection, mapping, inspections, interviews, and day-to-day assigned activities.
• Egg collection, fish culture; fisheries population and habitat assessment; creel surveys; lake and stream surveys; index sampling; habitat and substrate assessment; and classification of streams, rivers, and lakes.
• Operate equipment (e.g. pumps; gill, seine, and fyke nets; limn logical sampling; YSI/Hydro lab, sonars; weight scales; lab equipment) related to fish stocking.
• Assist as a deck hand while working on boats.
• Perform research, conduct analysis, and evaluate environmental information and data to assist in producing reports.
Note: Some positions will require operation of boats, motors, trucks, all-terrain vehicle (ATVs), and other specialized equipment. Positions will involve work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements for Assistant Fisheries Technician:
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• You apply your written communication skills to document findings, record data, and prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports).
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively in a team environment and have a strong work ethic with the ability to work independently.
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office applications, such as Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheets), and PowerPoint (presentations), as well as email and the internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents.
Analytical and Organizational Skills:
• You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review, and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means.
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize, and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines.
Other Requirements:
• You are able to work in an outdoor environment with some physical activity involved, including lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
• You are able to travel with staff on multi-day outdoor field trips in adverse weather conditions.
• Certain positions require that you possess a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's Licence or equivalent.
• Certain positions require that you possess a Pleasure Craft Operator Card and certification in Standard First Aid and CPR.
Fish & Wildlife Assistant :
Work Description: In this role, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:
• Assist staff by performing field work to complete fish and wildlife population and habitat assessments, including aerial and ground surveys, and flora and fauna species identification, as well as assisting with project planning, support, and implementation.
• Assist staff by performing research and data compilation, including assembling information from hardcopy and digital sources, performing data entry, and preparing a variety of documents.
• Provide customer service assistance by responding to clients, staff, and the public to address their needs.
• Perform office and administrative duties (e.g. filing, photocopying, etc.).
Knowledge and Skill Requirements for Fish & Wildlife Assistant:
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• You apply your written communication skills to document findings, record data, and prepare and maintain a variety of documents (e.g. reports, presentations, meeting minutes, etc.).
• You apply your verbal communication and customer service skills to respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries, and provide information to internal clients and/or the public.
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team environment and participate in meetings.
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
• You have knowledge of Ontario's flora and fauna, including species at risk.
• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office applications, such as Word (word processing) and Excel (spreadsheets), as well as databases, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), email, and the internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents.
• You have knowledge of and experience with performing research and data compilation, including assembling information from hardcopy and digital sources, and performing data entry.
Analytical and Organizational Skills:
• You apply your organizational, time management, and coordination skills to manage a varied work schedule with deadlines.
• You apply your administration skills to organize administrative and office work tasks (e.g. assembling information from hardcopy and digital sources, and performing data entry).
• You effectively plan, organize, coordinate, and manage daily assigned work.
Other Requirements:
• The operation of boats, motors, and ATVs may be required to travel with staff on field trips to conduct surveys, data collection, mapping, inspections, and interviews. You will work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
• You can work in an outdoor environment with some physical activity involved, including traversing through fields, streams, and forests, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
Aquatic/Wildlife Biologist :
Work Description: In this role, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:
• Fish and aquatic ecosystem assessment and research, including creel surveys, index netting, biological sampling, data entry, and basic analyses. Projects may be related to community analyses and structure of aquatic ecosystems, habitat assessment, and growth and diet analyses for wetlands, stream, and lake systems.
• Wildlife population and wildlife habitat assessment, including both aerial and ground surveys, species identification and mapping, and sampling and assessment for a variety of wildlife, including game and non-game species, waterfowl, and species at risk.
Note: This position may require you to operate boats, outdoor motors, ATVs, and other specialized equipment, and you may be required to work outdoors and in diverse weather conditions.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements for Aquatic/Wildlife Biologist:
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• You apply your written communication skills to document findings, record data, and prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports).
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively in a team environment and have a strong work ethic with the ability to work independently.
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office applications, such as Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheets), Access (databases), and PowerPoint (presentations), as well as email and the internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents.
Analytical and Organizational Skills:
• You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review, and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means.
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize, and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines.
Other Requirements:
• You are able to work in an outdoor environment with some physical activity involved, including lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
• You are willing and able to accompany staff on multi-day outdoor field trips.
• Certain positions require that you possess an Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's Licence or equivalent.
• Certain positions require that you have a valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card, Standard First Aid and CPR certification, or that you are willing and able to acquire these certifications as a condition of your employment.
