Great Lakes Technician

The Fish and Wildlife Services Branch is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Technician to assist with development and implementation of programs.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:

• collect scientific data
• operate, maintain and purchase equipment related to field data collection including boats, motors, nets, weigh scales, and safety equipment
• provide training and advice to staff and ensure high quality data collection
• compile data and prepare summary reports as requested.

**Please note: the position requires the ability to work in adverse conditions where there is a high probability of experiencing symptoms of motion sickness.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• 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 s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You have a MED DVS (Marine Emergency Duties - Domestic Vessel Safety) certificate from Coast Guard or you have the ability to obtain one.
• You have valid certification equivalent to or greater than Vessel Master 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic (sec 129, Marine Personnel Regulations, Canada Shipping Act) or you have the ability to acquire this certification.
• You have a valid SVOP (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency) certificate or you have the ability to acquire this certification.

Technical expertise:

• You have strong working knowledge of fisheries biology, habitat assessment, research techniques, and fish aging techniques.
• You have demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail in processing fish assessments including determining age of fish.

Fieldwork skills:

• You have demonstrated ability to operate/maintain various types of fishing gear, boats, motors and limnological equipment.

Computer proficiency:

• You have computer proficiency with regular office hardware and software, and field devices for limnological analysis.

Interpersonal skills:

• You have the ability to work in a team environment including providing direction to staff and to coordinate with project leaders.

Communication skills:

• You have strong communication skills to explain and clarify procedures, and to prepare technical reports, operational standards, and field protocols.
• You have the demonstrated ability to apply the Occupational Health and Safety Act and those Regulations made under the Act that apply to the workplace and the work being performed, in order to ensure the safety of field crews.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, July 27, 2020 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.