Hatchery Labourer

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Applicants who qualified in Selection Process Number 15-DFO-PAC-EA-121216 (GL-MAN-03, 2015) and 16-DFO-PAC-EA-181867 (GLMAN03, 2017) need not reapply.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory indeterminate, term, seasonal indeterminate, seasonal term and casual appointments. A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be used to fill similar positions of various tenures in the Pacific Region

Anticipated Staffing of positions at various Hatcheries in the Pacific Region at the GL-MAN 03

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXP-1
Experience in equipment operation, maintenance and repair.

EXP-2
Experience working in outdoor environments. This could include working outdoors on fishery, forestry, parks projects or other labour relevant to hatcheries.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

EDUCATION:
Graduation/Enrolled with a diploma/certificate/degree in a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Completion of Swift Water Rescue Training
Pleasure Craft Operators Certificate
Jet Boat Operation Training
Radio Operators Licence
Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL)
Standard First Aid CPR C with AED
Bear Awareness Training
Trade ticket (e.g. welding, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, etc.)
WHMIS training
Transportation of dangerous goods certificate
Class 3 or 4 Driver’s licence
Air Brake Certification
Forklift Operator certification
ATV Operators Certification
Rigging and slinging certification
Power saw limbing and bucking training

EXPERIENCE:
Experience operating and maintaining equipment associated with a fish culture facility.
Experience in the collection of biological data.
Experience in all aspects of Pacific salmon culture.
Experience working at, and/or operating spawning channels.
Experience in river swims for stock and habitat assessment purposes.
Experience working cooperatively with First Nations, volunteers, and other stake holders.
Experience with stock assessment and habitat restoration projects.

Conditions of employment

Must be willing to obtain and maintain a Medical Suitability (Health Canada Occupational Health Assessment)
Obtain and maintain security clearance (Reliability Status).
Willing and able to travel, occasionally for overnight durations.
Willing and able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Willing and able to work weekends, holidays, shift work, and overtime.
Willing and able to participate in facility Occupational Safety & Health program and training.
Must possess and maintain a valid BC driver’s licence.
Must obtain and maintain a standard first aid certification with CPR.
Must be able to carry out field operation which may include but are not limited to traversing rough terrain, climbing stream banks and lifting of up to 20kgs, etc.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.