Fish Culture Technician - Dorion, Canada - Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Verified Company

Dorion, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Do you have in-depth knowledge of fish culture management techniques and enjoy working within a high performing team environment?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
- a defined benefit pension plan
- maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
- comprehensive health plan
- life and disability insurance
- collegial and professional work culture
- career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- on-the-job training to support your success in the role

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code.

Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?: In this role, you will:

conduct and monitor fish culture activities

- plan and implement fish culture projects
- operate and maintain highly technical equipment
- meet stations goals and objectives
- provide leadership and technical direction

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory requirement:

You have the ability to obtain a class 'D' licence with a 'Z' endorsement.

Interpersonal and communication skills:

You have the proven ability to maintain positive working relationships with station team, other program areas and project partners.
You can exercise tact and professionalism while interfacing with the public and serving as the representative for the fish culture station at meetings or on committees.

Fish culture expertise:

You have practical experience with fish culture, hatchery and husbandry techniques and activities such as: egg collections and incubation, egg transfers, yearling production, inventories, fish distribution and brood stock management.
You have an understanding of the Ontario Fish Culture Program and the role of fish culture in the overall fisheries management program supporting the province's delivery of integrated resource management priorities, such as rehabilitating native fish populations and enhancing natural reproduction.
You have knowledge of fish stocking operations such as organizing paperwork, handling, netting, loading, transporting and releasing fish.
You have general knowledge of aquaculture and fish culture technologies, including automatic feeding systems, feed management, water quality, photo period and waste management.

Technical and other skills:

You have the demonstrated ability to operate and perform maintenance on highly technical equipment such as water quality monitoring instruments and water process and control system equipment.
You ensure that your workplace conduct complies with worker responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated safety regulations.

Analytical skills:

You have a good track record of successfully planning and implementing projects to meet assigned targets.
You are able to troubleshoot equipment failure and provide solutions for repairing.

Additional Information:

Address:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, Dorion Fish Culture Station, Dorion, North Region
1 English Permanent, Dorion Fish Culture Station, Dorion, North Region

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