Aquatic Science Technician

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Duties

Provide technical, logistical and analytical support and instructions for fisheries science studies and research that are conducted in the laboratory and in the field for Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). The incumbents will be responsible for performing work of a technical nature related to carrying out research programs leading to recommendations, technical advice, information and scientific data being provided to Department resource managers and scientists and to other federal regulatory agencies, professional fishers, aquatic industries, provincial agencies, First Nations, international organizations and the general public.

Work environment

We are located in Mont-Joli, at the Maurice Lamontagne Institute, on the shores of the St. Lawrence Estuary. It is an exceptional and dynamic work environment, where you can achieve your professional ambitions while meeting people who are passionate about their field. Come and see for yourself!

Please note that the Maurice-Lamontagne Institute is a francophone work environment and that the working language is French.

Intent of the process

As a result of this process, a pool of candidates will be created to staff similar or identical positions with various tenures at the Maurice Lamontagne Institute in Mont-Joli, Quebec.

We currently have imminent needs for staffing 3 permanent or long-term positions:
- Technician assisting with research on groundfish in the Gulf of St. Lawrence (permanent position)
- Technician specializing in taxonomy of marine organisms in the Gulf of St. Lawrence (permanent position)
- Technician assisting with research on pelagic fish in the Gulf of St. Lawrence (2 years term with possibility of extension)

Positions to be filled: 3

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 recognized post-secondary diploma in wildlife management, or in a field of natural or applied sciences related to the duties of the position, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in technical support and data collection for scientific field or laboratory projects in one of the following areas: population science, stock assessment, biodiversity science, aquatic invasive species, aquaculture science, genomics or biotechnology, oceanography.

Experience in providing advice on sampling methods, planning of experiments or selection of equipment / devices, in the context of scientific projects carried out in the field or in the laboratory in the biological sciences.

Experience in performing quantitative analyzes and interpreting data using statistical or analytical tools or techniques.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSETS

EXPERIENCES
Experience conducting scientific technical work at sea on small, medium or large boats or vessels.
Experience in planning and logistics of field work.
Experience in planning and logistics of laboratory work.
Experience in planning and conducting experiments with live fishes and invertebrates in the laboratory, and use of specialized techniques.
Experience in providing advice on selection of scientific equipment, and use and calibration of specialized scientific equipment
Experience working with live aquatic organisms in the laboratory or in the field.
Experience in identification (taxonomy) of marine organisms:
i. Phytoplankton
ii. Zooplankton, fish and invertebrate larvae
iii. Macro-invertebrates
iv. Fishes
Experience with usual techniques for morphometric and other biological measurements, particularly for fishes and invertebrates in the field or laboratory.
Experience with the methods used for determining the age of marine organisms.
Experience with the methods used in genetics and genomics.
Experience in underwater imaging, image analysis and processing.
Experience with the methods used in physical, chemical or biological oceanographic sampling.
Experiments with hydroacoustic methods for estimating populations of fish or invertebrates.
Experience in using scientific software, for example: statistical analyses, image analysis, graphing, GIS, basic programming (R, SAS), etc.
Experience in the development or use of databases.
Experience in scientific SCUBA diving.

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

Various language requirements
Such as French Essential or Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Autonomy
Initiative
Team work
Sense of responsability

Conditions of employment

For all positions:
Reliability Status security clearance.
Periodically undergo a medical examination.
Valid driving licence.
Accept and be able to travel and to work outside of normal working hours.
Work in the field for periods of up to 6 weeks consecutive weeks.

For certain positions:
Hold a diving certificate issued by an agency recognized in Canada.
Accept to work outside in inclement weather and in isolated locations.

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.