Conservation Geneticist - Calgary, Canada - Government of Alberta

Description

Job Information
Job Title: Conservation Geneticist
Job Requisition ID: 55492
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (2 years)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 17, 2024
Classification: Scientifice 2 (024SCA)
Salary: ​$2,881.03 to $3,776.62 bi-weekly ($75,194 - $98,569/year)

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Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Provincial Recovery Specialist, the Conservation Geneticist is responsible for the development and application of advanced genetic tools to recover and manage the three native trout species at risk in Alberta, Bull Trout, Athabasca Rainbow Trout and Westslope Cutthroat Trout, through the Native Trout Recovery Program. The Native Trout Recovery program is involved in assessing the genetic characteristics of trout populations, understanding potential risks to current and future genetic integrity and assessing potential management options.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing advanced genetic tools for native trout.

• Developing genetics guidance frameworks for the management of native trout species.

• Assessing native trout population genetics.

• Tracking genetic specimens and data.

• Effectively communicating information on genetics to non-technical audiences.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.