Sampling technician, Fisheries science

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Duties

The incumbent is responsible to provide the technical, logistical and analytical support for the Aquatic Sciences projects and studies that are carried out in the field and in the laboratory to support the conservation of fisheries and oceans resources and the scientific work in the marine environment.
He (or she) implements and participates in the development of standardized protocols for the sampling of fishery catches in support of the fisheries resources’ assessment; he (or she) assesses, adapts and proposes adjustments to protocols or special projects.
He (or she) recommends, provides technical advice, information and scientific data to resources’ managers and Department’s scientists as well as to other federal regulatory agencies, professional fishers, industries working in the aquatic environment, provincial agencies, First Nations, international organizations and the general public.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

- Education:
High school diploma.

Degree equivalency

- Experience :
Good experience in the treatment of aquatic organisms’ samples and associated biological data.

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

French essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of the standards and methods related to the sampling and the preservation of marine organisms;
• Knowledge of the methods used to collect biological data;
• Knowledge of the commercial fisheries main stakeholders on the south coast of the Gaspé;
• Basic knowledge in biology related to the marine organisms and the marine ecology;
• Basic knowledge related to microcomputer science.

• Ability to conduct the program and oversee commercial catch sampling personnel in an area in accordance with established plans;
• Ability to analyze in order to solve technical problems and recommend solutions;
• Ability to communicate orally;
• Ability to communicate in writing in a good French;
• Ability to develop and maintain good relations with stakeholders in the field of fisheries.

• Thoroughness
• Integrity;
• Initiative;
• Adaptability;
• Effective interpersonal skills.

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

• Post-secondary diploma

Degree equivalency

• Experience in the conduct and supervision of commercial fisheries catches sampling activities at port or at sea;
• Experience of scientific work during sampling campaigns conducted at sea, at port or in fishing plants;
• Experience in the acquisition and safeguarding of scientific data;
• Experience in the care and custody of scientific equipment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Hold a valid driver's licence;
• Mandatory medical examination;
• Hours of work sometimes variable with recalls outside normal working hours and during weekends and holidays;
• Accept and be able to participate in research activities in the field and aboard vessels for more or less prolonged periods outside normal working hours and during weekends and holidays.
• Is called to work alone in the laboratory as well as in the field. Must work in various environments (e.g. fishery products processing plants, wharves, vessels, small boats and in limited spaces) often busy in limited time periods. In the field, the weather conditions are often changing and sometimes bad.

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.

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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.