Salmonid Enhancement Program Autofish Tagging Trailer Lead Technician

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Duties

Position Duties
- Contributes to the development of the annual Salmon Enhancement Program Marking plan
- Plans and manages the implementation of the annual automated tagging trailer marking program
- Collaborates with the Watershed Enhancement Managers to ensure hatchery site requirements are met, including infrastructure and staffing requirements.
- Supervises a tagging assistant and manual fish marking staff in tagging trailer
- Leads the preventative and ongoing maintenance program to the automated tagging trailer
- Maintains ongoing data sets, records and reports data to managers
- Manages assigned financial, material and human resources
- Provides technical support and expertise in the operation and maintenance of the equipment related to the automated marking trailer

Intent of the process

The Salmon Enhancement Program is seeking to hire excellent candidates for the role of Automated Tagging Trailer Operator. The position works independently to operate an automated/manual mass marking and coded wire tagging mobile wet lab in the province of British Columbia at the Salmon Enhancement Program major hatcheries. If you are an energetic, outgoing, self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a team environment Fisheries and Oceans Canada has a new, exciting and unique opportunity. Join our Salmon Enhancement Program family of dedicated employees who 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 in the Pacific region

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 employer-approved alternatives:
- A satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience in the collection and management of scientific data
- Experience operating and maintaining complex mechanical equipment
- Experience in the use of computer software to operate and maintain equipment
- Experience providing technical support for scientific field or laboratory projects in one of the following areas: fish population science, salmonid enhancement, fish stock assessment, fish habitat science, aquaculture science & production

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
- Ability to analyze and interpret information and provide recommendations.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems
- Ability to work self directed and independently
- Ability to direct technical support staff

Personal Suitability:
- Interpersonal relations
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Flexibility & adaptability

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

Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with an acceptable specialization in biology, environmental science, engineering or other related field applicable to the position.

A diploma from a recognized technical institution in aquaculture, fisheries management or related field

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience in fish culture or field activities related to salmon assessment or fisheries management
- Experience with project management, planning, and organization, to bring about the successful completion of specific goals and objectives
- Experience with procurement and purchasing procedures related to contracting and standing offers
- Experience in organizing and planning coded wire tagging of juvenile salmonids
- Experience in fin clipping and coded wire tagging juvenile salmonids by hand
- Experience in directing technical staff
- Experience in salmonid enhancement, aquaculture, or other activities involving handling and transporting juvenile salmonids
- Experience in managing a budget
- Experience operating an Autofish marking trailer
- Experience in supervision as a project leader

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

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Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other Conditions of Employment:
- Must be willing to travel to remote locations on Vancouver Island, including overnight stays for several weeks at a time
- This position will require working weekends and overtime
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Medical Suitability (Health Canada Occupational Health Assessment)
- Willing and able to complete First Aid Training
- Willing and able to work in adverse weather conditions

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.