Stock Assessment Technician II in Ottawa

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Stock Assessment (Science) - Fraser and Interior Area

Closing date: August 31, 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Location: Various locations

Salary: $59,291 to $74,534

Level: EG-02

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Intent of the process: Positions are temporary from 2 weeks to 6 months. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar term, casual or seasonal indeterminate positions at full or part-time hours in various locations within the Stock Assessment Program in the Fraser and Interior Area.

Important messages: When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Candidates must provide proof of training and certifications requested. A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

The essential qualifications and additional qualifications may be assessed using various methods of evaluation including, but not limited to, interviews, written exams, PSC tests, reference checking, simulation exercises, and role plays.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Conditions of Employment:

• A valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
• Health Canada Medical Clearance
• Valid First Aid Certification (Minimum Level 1 with CPR)
• Valid CCG Pleasure Craft Operator Card
• Working overtime, weekends, variable hours and shift work as required to meet operational needs
• Working and living in remote field camps, often under challenging conditions such as inclement weather, with limited amenities for extended periods of time
• Working in and around lakes and swiftwater environments
• Participation in periods of strenuous physical work, associated with field activities and equipment maintenance
• Flying in helicopters and small fixed-wing aircraft
• Attain and maintain certifications as may be required to meet Departmental health and safety standards

Operational Requirements:

• Proximity of permanent residence to various project locations within the Vancouver Coast and Mountains, Thompson-Okanagan, Cariboo-Chilcotin and Northern BC regions

You need (essential for the job): Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following:

• Education: Secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives; a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Experience: Experience operating and maintaining field equipment such as boats, motors, vehicles, inflatable rafts, seine nets and biological sampling and mechanical equipment. Experience conducting stock assessments of anadromous salmonids.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of the biology of Pacific Salmon. Knowledge of the field techniques and equipment used to conduct salmonid stock assessments. Knowledge of safety procedures related to field equipment and field activities.
• Language requirements: May be applied / assessed at a later date.
• Education: Successful completion of post-secondary training in fisheries or other relevant biological or natural resource science(s).
• Experience: Significant experience in conducting stock assessments of Fraser River salmonids. Recent experience in conducting stock assessments of Fraser River salmonids. Experience directing technical support personnel. Experience working in remote locations. Experience in the application of acoustic enumeration techniques for assessment of Pacific salmonids. Experience analyzing data and preparing summary reports using applicable computer software programs such as MS Excel, Access and Word. Experience analyzing stock assessments. Experience preparing technical or scientific reports. Experience in working with public and private groups, First Nations and other government agencies. Experience in data management. Experience in database design.

Abilities and Skills:

• Ability to work effectively independently.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Proficient in the operation and maintenance of power driven (jet and propeller) vessels.

Organizational Needs: DFO/CCG is 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.

Our commitment: We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.