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What can I expect to do in this role?
As the Upper Great Lakes Aquatic Ecologist Intern you will:
• Work as part of a team by assisting in implementing the upper Great Lakes fishery management and assessment program.
• Participate in a broad range of projects which could include involvement in management of the cage aquaculture industry on Lake Huron, involvement in management of the Lakes Huron and Superior commercial fisheries, development of a Walleye management plan for Lake Huron and supporting Ontario's Biodiversity Strategy. Participate in Lake Superior Assessment projects including the Black Bay acoustic telemetry project, Lake Herring hydroacoustics analysis and Status of Stocks determination.
• With the support of the database management team, lead a project to update database structure and function.
• Encourage the involvement of the broader community in achieving the goals of conserving Ontario's biodiversity and using biological assets sustainably in partnership with U.S. State and Federal agencies, stakeholders, and other partners.
• Compile background information and provide written documentation related to management of fisheries on Lakes Huron and Superior.
• Conduct statistical analysis and write summary reports on data collected in fisheries assessment programs.
• Assist with field work.
How do I qualify?
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Understanding of aquatic ecology, environmental monitoring and resource management issues in the Great Lakes, in particular, issues related to the Lakes Huron and Superior basins;
• Understanding of, and/or interest in, legislation, policy, practices affecting biodiversity conservation including species at risk, invasive species, wetlands policy, natural heritage information and stewardship;
• Oral and written communication skills to prepare and present policy and program materials and reports to a diverse audience;
• Analytical and information management skills to manage, synthesize and report new information and offer recommendations using statistical software and geographic information systems;
• Knowledge and understanding of R programming language, data management, relational database design and implementation;
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment and with a wide variety of partners/collaborators as demonstrated by good interpersonal skills;
• A valid driver's licence.
Additional Information:
Successful candidates may be required to undergo an employment screening check in accordance with the Ontario Employment Screening Checks Policy.
Eligibility:
• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada;
• Has graduated or will graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma within the last four years;
• Candidates are only eligible to participate in one MNRF 12-month placement and must not have participated in the MNRF internship program in the past.
• Are not a permanent employee in the OPS.
