Fisheries Technician

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 66776
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas (CA09)
Location: Various locations (Athabasca, Cold Lake, Grande Prairie)
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary: Wage Seasonal Positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open Until Suitable Candidate Found
Classification: Natural Resources 5
Salary: $26.18 to $32.53 hourly
We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources. We support environmental conservation and protection, sustainable economic prosperity, and quality of life.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• First Aid Certification

EQUIVALENCY: DIRECTLY RELATED EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE CONSIDERED BASED ON:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year education

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Could you imagine yourself working in a dynamic environment that provides interesting challenges and beautiful outdoor scenery? Would you like to contribute to the overall management of Provincial fisheries? If so, this may be the opportunity for you!
The Resource Stewardship – Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch is currently looking to fill seasonal Fisheries Technician roles in various locations across Northern Alberta.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION WILL INCLUDE:

• Participation in the provincial walleye gamete collection program including walleye trapping, gamete collection, egg fertilization, and transportation to fish hatcheries.
• Planning daily field data collection activities under supervision and following provided guidelines and standards.
• Reviewing and understanding data collection and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements before fieldwork.
• Conducting field surveys, including electrofishing, index netting, creel surveys, angler effort surveys, fish sampling, and human dimensions studies.
• Collecting field data safely in accordance with provincial standards and under supervision.
• Safely operating equipment such as trucks, off-highway vehicles (OHVs) and boats.
• Preparing samples and conducting lab analyses, such as fish aging and stomach content analysis.
• Recording field data in notebooks, on paper, or digitally, and transcribing data into the provincial FWMIS database with a focus on accuracy.
• Keeping detailed field notes, data entry sheets, and photos, with regular reviews from supervisors.
• Reviewing hazards and controls, contributing to safety plans, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining field equipment to meet program needs and OH&S requirements.
• Performing regular maintenance checks, arranging equipment repairs, and ensuring Personal Protective Equipment is maintained.

HOW COMPETENCIES WILL APPLY TO THIS ROLE:

Drive for results - to organize a diverse workload, work independently and take ownership of all assigned projects to help achieve organizational goals while striving for excellence.
Build Collaborative Environments - by sharing ideas, valuing input of others and working collaboratively and productively to achieve the outcomes.
Creative Problem Solving - to assess options and implications in new ways to inform fisheries management decisions for achieving outcomes and solutions for the sustainability of fisheries resources in the region.
Agility - to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, as well as work effectively in a changing environment.