Senior Fisheries Biologist

Role Responsibilities

Qualifications

Requirements:
• Post-secondary degree in a related field such as fisheries or natural resource management.
• A minimum of 6 years of related experience in areas such as fisheries and land use management from which to apply scientific knowledge and establish a sound working level knowledge base. 
• Fully capable to operate specialized equipment (e.g. firearms, 4x4, ATV, snowmobile, various boats and motors, radio telemetry equipment, GPS, etc.).
• Capable of delivering and participating in fisheries survey inventories via aerial-based platforms (i.e., rotor-wing and fixed-wing).

Equivalencies: 
• A related two-year diploma plus 8 years related experience.
• Additional related education considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis.

Assets: 
• A post-graduate degree (MSc or PhD) in fisheries management is strongly preferred.
• Extensive and detailed knowledge of data collection techniques, population, habitat and inventory monitoring, species life histories, population analysis, disease identification and control.
• Detailed knowledge of all local and regional game species, non-game species and species at risk.
• Extensive and detailed specific knowledge on all aspects of resource development, extraction and management techniques/constraints/activities, as they effect fisheries status, populations, and habitats.
• Ability to lead and provide mentorship to teams of professional and technical personnel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Decision making, leadership and project management skills.
• Conflict resolution, problem solving, assessment of complex situations, and facilitation skills.
• Capacity to think critically, analyze, plan, innovate and act strategically and systematically.
• Strong issues management abilities.
• Able to work independently with minimal direction.
• Skill to develop working relationships and collaborative partnerships with Indigenous communities and stakeholders.
• Excellent computer skills in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), data analysis, modelling, use of specialized programs and data base management.

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Notes

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity, which will be located in Slave Lake. A written assessment may be administered as part of the recruitment process.

Working and Living in Slave Lake:
• 55th to 57th parallels retention allowance: This is an annual retention bonus of $6,000.00, less all lawful deductions, the payment will be made in 2 installments per year and shall be pro-rated based on the employee's commencement date.
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About your work environment: 
The Slave Lake area is a highly diverse area for both fisheries and wildlife, that includes Alberta’s largest lake, Lesser Slave Lake. As a member of a vibrant and inclusive team, you’ll have the opportunity to work and collaborate across many fisheries programs, as a key leader in Alberta’s fisheries management system.The position requires travel throughout northwestern Alberta, and periodically to other areas of Alberta. At times, the position will be required to work outside of regular business hours, including weekends.

This position requires the ability to operate specialized equipment (e.g. firearms, 4x4, ATV, snowmobile, various boats and motors, radio telemetry equipment, GPS, etc.).The successful candidate will also be required to deliver and participate in fisheries survey inventories via aerial-based platforms (i.e., rotor-wing and fixed-wing).

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

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• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.