At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct stock assessments and work in remote field locations to support salmon conservation.
- Company: Fisheries and Oceans Canada, dedicated to preserving aquatic ecosystems.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a chance to make a real environmental impact.
- Other info: Exciting fieldwork in challenging environments with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Join a team that values diversity and contributes to sustainable fisheries management.
- Qualifications: Secondary school diploma and experience in stock assessments required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Stock Assessment (Science) - Fraser and Interior Area
Closing date: August 31, 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Location: Various locations
Salary: $65,216 to $81,985
Level: EG-03
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Intent of the process: The resulting pool will primarily be used for staffing opportunities of various tenures for the Fraser Stock Assessment Program in the Fraser and Interior Area but it may also be used to staff similar future positions at various tenures within Fisheries and Oceans in the Pacific Region.
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.
Operational Requirements:
- Annually, up to 5 months of travel time associated with the delivery of field studies, including traveling to and working from remote field locations, for periods of up to 10 weeks at a time.
- Seasonally working overtime, weekends, shift work and variable hours for continuous durations up to 10 weeks, 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.
You need (essential for the job): Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following:
- Education: Secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.
- Experience: Experience in organizing and conducting stock assessments of anadromous salmonids; operating and maintaining field equipment; directing technical support personnel.
- Knowledge: Knowledge of the biology of Pacific Salmon; field techniques and equipment used to conduct salmonid stock assessments; safety procedures related to field equipment and activities.
- Abilities and Skills: Ability to analyze data and prepare summary reports; organize and safely conduct field programs; work effectively independently and as a team member; effective oral and written communication skills.
Language requirements: May be applied/assessed at a later date.
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.
Stock Assessment Technician III employer: Employment and Social Development Canada
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Contact Details:
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