Aquatic Science Technician (Restoration Monitoring or Fish Culture Technician)

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Duties

DFO has begun work on advancing a federal response to address Pacific salmon declines, including a long-term strategy for Pacific salmon to more effectively address the steeply declining trends in many Pacific salmon stocks. Under the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI), several interrelated initiatives have been designed to achieve a commercial Pacific salmon fishery that is biologically sustainable, is better positioned financially, and is capable of generating economic and social benefits for harvesters and communities.
As a Restoration Monitoring Technician, you will support a group of Engineers and Biologists in the assessment, monitoring and maintenance of salmon habitat restoration projects. You will provide technical, logistical and analytical support for field monitoring and assessment studies. Your work will involve field visits for data gathering and writing up reports and recommendations, as part of effectiveness monitoring of salmonid restoration projects undertaken by DFO and its external partners.
As a Fish Culture Technician, you will support Community Advisors and community partners in all aspects of Salmonid Enhancement. Activities include fish culture and supporting delivery of the Stream to Sea program.
Maintenance and repair of existing SEP facilities and habitat projects will also form a part of your duties.
Bringing your knowledge and skills you will plan logistics, identify, organize and prepare equipment and instrumentation, and provide technical support for site visits, inspections, surveys, reviews of projects for effects on the environment and scientific field studies in support of salmonid habitat restoration. You will provide inputs and updates to field monitoring and auditing data and compliance tracking information into computerized databases utilizing a variety of software applications.
A willingness to learn and use new and emerging technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s), and mapping software is a must. You will bring office skills using MS Office, and other software, but you will also enjoy working outdoors in the natural environment, and are a team player.

Intent of the process

This process may be used to staff similar positions in various locations of various tenures within North Coast Area (British Columbia).

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience working in one or more of the following:
• salmon enhancement;
• fisheries field projects;
• environmental monitoring;
• aquatic biology, or
• a related applied science.
Experience working or engaging with Indigenous groups and stakeholders.
Experience with data management or preparing and presenting technical or scientific information.

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

English essential

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KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the biology, ecology, life history or habitat requirements of salmonids.
Knowledge of salmon assessment, enhancement or restoration techniques.

COMPETENCIES
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Thinking things through.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Effective communication (oral and written).

ABILITIES
Ability to participate effectively in a team setting.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to undertake physically demanding field activities.
Ability to prioritize safety in the workplace.

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

Education
Graduation with a degree or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in a natural, physical or applied science with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position preferred.

Degree equivalency

Other Training and Certifications
Firearms Possession and Acquisition License (PAL).
Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE).
Pleasure Craft Operator Certification (PCOC).
Electrofishing Certification.

Experience
Experience designing, implementing, assessing or reporting on habitat restoration projects.

Knowledge
Knowledge of Pacific Aquaculture Regulations (PAR) and associated hatchery Best Management Practices (BMP’s) or, conservation principles, management strategies or techniques used to assess, restore or protect fish or aquatic habitats.
Knowledge of field instruments utilized for collection of scientific data.

Organizational Needs
DFO and CCG are committed to achieving a diversified workforce and to meeting our employment equity goals. Selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

Operational Requirements
Willing and able to work weekends, shift work, and overtime.
Willing and able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Willing and able to complete Swiftwater Rescue Level 1 and
Willing and able to complete First Aid Training.
Willing and able to travel by boat, aircraft and off road vehicles to work in isolated field locations for multi-day trips.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Class 5 driver’s 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.

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Preference

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

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