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Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Division:
Fish and Wildlife Services Branch
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary annually recurring seasonal contract for up to 42 weeks per year (Mar-Jan)
Job code:
41104 - Resource Technician 3
Salary:
$24.79 - $27.59 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Bring your fisheries expertise to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's Upper Great Lakes Management Unit, in the role of Fisheries Technician.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• assists in the delivery of field surveys
• perform biological examination of fish
• provide limnological and lower trophic level sampling
• carry out preliminary analysis, archiving and reporting of data
• act as a group leader to staff and students
• provide technical editing and report assistance to assessment biologists
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario
• valid Marine First Aid, or the ability to obtain
• valid MED DVS (Marine Emergency Duties - Domestic Vessel Safety) training or greater, or the ability to obtain
• Small Vessel Operator proficiency course/test, or the ability to obtain
• Electrofishing certification, or the ability to obtain
Technical expertise:
• knowledge and expertise in the identification of fish and aquatic species
• knowledge of sampling procedures for aquatic surveys, including limnological and lower trophic levels
• knowledge of fish habitat and population assessment techniques and equipment
• knowledge of fish ageing methods and ability to estimate age of fish using appropriate structures
Fieldwork skills:
• ability to operate/maintain various types of fishing gear, boats, motors and limnological equipment
• knowledge of fishing gear design, construction and use
Interpersonal and communication skills:
• ability to work in a team environment and provide leadership when directing the work of other technicians and students
• communication skills to interact tactfully with members of the public and other staff, and to write technical reports and communication materials
Analytical skills:
• planning and time management skills to manage workload and balance conflicting priorities
• analytical skills, problem-solving, sound decision-making and safe work methods
Computer proficiency:
• knowledge of sound data management concepts and field devices for limnological analysis
• proficiency with typical office hardware/software and common office productivity applications
Apply by:
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 2045 20th Ave E, Owen Sound, West Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Fish and Wildlife
Posted on:
Friday, July 17, 2020
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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