Junior Fisheries Biologist

Your Capabilities and Credentials

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Species identification expertise (e.g., fish, freshwater mussels, crayfish, benthic invertebrates, aquatic macrophytes, wetland vegetation)
• Valid Class G driver’s license
• Enthusiasm for working in field and office settings
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Independent problem-solving abilities, and able to adapt to a changing work schedule
• Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills
• Organization and time management skills
• The following would be considered assets:
  • Previous environmental consulting experience
  • Experience completing fish community surveys or fish habitat assessments
  • Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC) Training
  • Previous experience sampling surface water quality
  • Completed fish identification workshop / training
  • Completed freshwater mussel identification workshop / training
  • Familiarity with the Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol (OSAP)
  • Familiarity with the Headwater Drainage Features Guidelines
  • Application of the MTO/DFO/MNRF Fisheries Protocol for Protecting Fish and Fish Habitat on Provincial Undertakings
  • Use of mobile digital data collection tools
  • First Aid certification (training will be provided if needed)
  • Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Operators Card
  • Previous experience operating boats

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biology or technical diploma in a related field is required as a minimum
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an ecologist or biologist in Ontario

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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This is a contract position that is expected to run from May 6 to December 13, 2024, with a possibility of extension.