Fish Health Technician, Salmon Health Program - Nanaimo, Canada - Pacific Salmon Foundation

Pacific Salmon Foundation

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Nanaimo, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Fish Health Technician, Salmon Health Program 4-Months Co-Op Position Description
August 29, 2023

Position Identification

Title:
Fish Health Technician, Salmon Health Program Co-Op

Status and Funding:
Full-time; 4-Months; grant funded

Start Date:
Immediately

Location:
Hybrid - Nanaimo Office

Organizational Summary
The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) is salmon first, salmon always. We harness the passion and power of people to save and restore Pacific salmon in B.C. and the Yukon.

And, we never go it alone, working with Indigenous partners, streamkeepers, government agencies and fellow ENGO's, the PSF undertakes research, restoration initiatives and leadership in convening all those willing to help recover Pacific salmon.

As People for Salmon, we're here to help ensure sustainable populations of Pacific salmon for generations to come.

Position Overview

The Fish Health Technician will work under the Fish Health Researcher and collaborate with other PSF staff and contractors to implement various projects under the PSF's Salmon Health program.

Roles and Responsibilities
The Fish Health Technician key areas of responsibility will include:

Fish Health sampling
Plan and prepare equipment and supplies for fish health (tissue) and eDNA sampling on wild and farmed salmon for pathological analysis;
Conduct sampling/dissections on wild and farmed salmon, including fish tissues, eDNA and associated metadata; and
Ensure proper labelling, handling, shipping, and Chain of Custody protocols for fish health and eDNA samples.
Travel to various locations to conduct field work and samples.
Participate in salmon and watershed restoration planning activities;
Liaise with government (DFO and BC biologists), academic experts, and industry to acquire data;
Help design, develop, and support data management, including the data management in the Broughton Archipelago Transition Initiative (BATI) program; and
Other duties, as assigned.

Reporting and Supervision
Supervised by the Fish Health Researcher, Dr.

Emiliano Di Cicco, the Fish Health Technician is responsible for undertaking all work identified by them and meeting or exceeding the standard of care set by them.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in a biological field in the second year or later.
Training in fish/vertebrate anatomy, molecular biology, fish dissection techniques, sterile molecular sampling techniques, field ecology, benchtop laboratory work are all assets.
Experience summarizing data in written, oral, and graphical formats (e.g., data visualization using R markdown), an asset.
A minimum valid class 5 B.C. Driver's License is required.
Must be willing and able to withstand the rigors of fieldwork.
Must be willing and able to travel in a watercraft.
Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors in different weather conditions.
Must be willing to work a variable work schedule (as described below) to meet job requirements.
Must be willing and able to travel to meet job requirements.

Mentoring and Development
The PSF is committed to life-long learning for all team members.

Ongoing mentoring will be available to facilitate the Fish Health Technician career development and appropriate training and skill-building opportunities will be provided.

Educational opportunities will be encouraged.

Compensation
The compensation for this role is $3,250 per month.

Schedule

Overtime, as needed: 10hour, 12hour, 12+ hour shifts.
Weekends, as needed.
Holiday work, as needed.

Supplemental Pay Types
Overtime pay.

Location
This role is hybrid with both remote and in-person attendance required to report to the
Nanaimo Salmon Health office. Travel will be consistently required (70% of the role) to conduct fieldwork, participate in in-person meetings and workshops.

Diversity and Inclusion

Application Deadline
Open until filled.

Salary:
$3,250.00 per month