Do you have experience and understanding of fish culture management practices? Are you interested in playing a key role in the operations of a fish culture station? If so, then consider this exciting opportunity for a driven individual with interpersonal and organizational skills.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role
About the job
At the Dorion Fish Culture Station, you will work in a team to:
• assist with the collection and distribution of eggs and fish
• carry out daily fish culture activities, such as water quality, feeding, thinning and sampling
• perform routine maintenance including tank cleaning and equipment maintenance
• observe fish behaviour, mortality trends and densities
• track data and prepare reports
• be responsible for facility control as required, such as on weekends or holidays
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirement:
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You have the ability to obtain a class 'D' licence with a 'Z' endorsement.
Technical knowledge:
• You are knowledgeable of fish culture techniques and hatchery methods and procedures.
• You possess knowledge of the roles, goals and objectives of fisheries management.
• You have a good understanding of related resource management principles for fish and wildlife.
Essential skills:
• You have demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with clients and in a team setting.
• You possess proven analytical and problem solving skills.
• You have strong organizational and time management skills.
• You are proficient with computers and related spreadsheet, database and word processing software.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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