Fisheries Observer

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Will train
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- In/on water
**Work setting**:

- Various locations
**Tasks**:

- Assist biologists
- Check registrations and licences of fishing vessels
- Inspect fish catch for size
- Inspect fishing gear and equipment
- Generate public awareness of fish and wildlife conservation and regulation
- Perform resources protection duties
**Area of work experience**:

- Fishing industry
- Renewable resources
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own vehicle
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel regularly
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Physically demanding
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Cellular phone
**Personal suitability**:

- Excellent written communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
**Workplace information**:

- On the road job
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
**Other benefits**:

- Other benefits