Operations Manager (Hatchery)

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Intent of the process

The Salmon Enhancement Program is seeking to hire excellent candidates for the role of Hatchery Operations Managers. The Operations Manager position is typically the second in command at the facility, and is the main feeder group for GT-05/06 Watershed Enhancement Manager positions at SEP hatcheries. If you are an energetic and outgoing individual who enjoys working in a team and outdoor environment, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has an exciting and unique opportunity as Hatchery Operations Manager. Join our family of dedicated employees at one of 23 hatchery and spawning channel facilities who culture and release millions of juvenile salmon every year to supplement wild stocks and sustain British Columbia fisheries.

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established from the results of this selection process.

The results of this process may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, term, deployment, assignment or acting basis, at various Salmonid Enhancement Program facilities across British Columbia.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Education:

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives*

*Note:
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
o A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
o An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Candidates who already meet both of the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement:
c. Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; and
d. Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the GT classification.

The opportunity to be assessed by at least one of the two employer-approved alternatives must be offered to candidates who have not previously met the secondary school diploma requirement.

Candidates who were appointed or deployed on an indeterminate basis using an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience meet the secondary school requirement for the GT classification only and must be reassessed for entry to other classifications on the basis of this alternative.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Significant** experience in fish culture and salmon hatchery operations.
Experience in supervision as a project leader.

**Minimum of two years of fish culture experience, which is not limited to a very narrow range and which includes some diversity in program experience.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the biology, enhancement techniques and habitat requirements of Pacific Salmon.
Knowledge of environmental and engineering sciences relevant to enhancement facility operation.
Knowledge of fisheries stock assessment activities and integrated resource management.
Knowledge of enhancement industry practices and standards necessary to maintain a safe and healthy work place and workforce.

Abilities:

Ability to advise on salmon culture and engineering matters associated with enhancement operations and watershed enhancement.
Ability to manage financial and human resources to meet enhancement operation objectives.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities, multi-task and work under time sensitive conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally in English.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing in English.
Ability to use computer software including MS Word and Excel.

Personal Suitability:

Effective interpersonal skills.
Initiative.
Judgment.
Leadership.

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

Education:

University Degree or Diploma in biology, fisheries, environmental science or related field.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:

Possession of a Class 1 or 3 Driver’s License with Air Endorsement.
Possession of Swiftwater Rescue certification.
Trades Ticket (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical).
Emergency Response Training.
Firearms certification for non-enforcement.

Experience:

Experience in working collaboratively with First Nations, volunteers and other stakeholder groups.
Experience with habitat restoration projects.
Experience in a range of brood-stock capture techniques and equipment use.
Experience in strategic enhancement techniques (e.g. captive brood, sea-pen rearing, off-site programs, lake and stream enrichment programs).
Experience in jet boat operation with certification.
Experience operating a production-scale salmon spawning channel.
Experience conducting scientific experimentation and data analysis.
Experience making oral presentations to the public or to technical audiences.
Experience with stock assessment and habitat restoration projects.
Experience in managing and maintaining hatchery database systems.
Experience in the implementation of fish health management plans as they relate to facility operation and aquaculture license requirements.
Experience with alarm systems and standby procedures as they relate to fish hatcheries.

Abilities and Skills:

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.

Operational Requirements:

In the event of labor unrest, fulfils the role of ‘designated employee’ to provide biological and site security.
May be required to lift 20kg bags (i.e. fish food).
May be required to load fish transport trucks by dip netting fish continuously for 20 minutes for up to 2 hours at a time.
May be required to work in a remote camp location in adverse and severe environmental conditions.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

May require a medical health assessment.
Willingness and ability to perform standby requiring immediate response both on & off site.
Willingness and ability to travel to field locations in adverse conditions such as: noise, extremes or temperature, exposure to weather, elements, etc. within British Columbia.
Willingness and ability to travel by various means (boat, helicopter, plane, truck and car) for up to two consecutive weeks, for up to three times per year.
Possession of a valid Drivers License.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.