Fish Health and Lab Accreditation Technician

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 36110

Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: January 3, 2023

Classification: Subsidiary 12B 3625 Technologies 5

**About Us**:
**Role**:
Are you passionate about ensuring healthy fish populations throughout Alberta? This may be the position for you

In this position you will specialize in microbiology and pathology related to fish diseases, as well as quality and safety management requirements for the Fish Health Lab and taking steps to achieve and maintain accreditation/certification and compliance. You will perform a variety of routine and specialized lab procedures to detect and identify bacterial isolates, viruses and parasites of fish origin associated with fish and/or human diseases. Additionally, you will ensure that specimens are received, documented and processed according to set procedure.

You will conduct testing for certification (or certification-like testing) of fish in facilities, in compliance with federal and provincial standards for the exclusion of and identification and confirmation of specific disease agents of regional or national concern. You will work with co-workers and other relevant stakeholders to establish and maintain a lab quality management system consistent with ISO certification standards and lead the work to achieving ISO 17025 certification.

**About Your Work Environment**:
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.

You will be part of a collaborative lab team that provides direct technical support to various stakeholders including departmental fish biologists, specialists in fish culture and fisheries management teams.

**Qualifications**:
**Requirements**:

- Two-year technical diploma in laboratory or biological sciences or related field of study
- Four years related experience such as veterinary pathology, biosafety standards, lab quality management systems and diagnostics
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent

**Equivalency**:Directly related education or experience on the basis of:

- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience OR;
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

**Assets**:

- Knowledge of Quality Assurance (Q.A) and Quality Control (Q.C) required to coordinate the lab quality management system and lead the certification process.
- Knowledge of the principles and experience in laboratory health, safety and biosecurity.
- Significant experience in a diagnostic microbiological lab environment preferably supplemented in pathology and fish pathogens (bacterial, viral and parasitic) with awareness and understanding of the importance of aseptic technique.
- Ability to assist in post-mortem examination of fish, selection and collection of tissue relevant samples in the lab and in the field
- Supervisory skills and abilities including participating in hiring and training of contract staff.

**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
**Agility**:Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment and be flexible to respond, especially in emergency situations.

**Drive for Results**: Works independently or with others to plan and execute laboratory procedures, understand potential challenges, ability to troubleshoot issues, and be timely in responding to situations.

**Build Collaborative Environments**: Facilitate open communication and learn to leverage the skills, opinion and knowledge of others to enhance own self-knowledge, show respect and appreciation for others and have the ability to effectively minimize crisis or resolve conflict.

**Creative Problem Solving**: Focus on ways to improve results and activities by exploring, researching and gathering information on different work methods to improve gaps in meeting outcomes.

**Salary**:
$2,476.19 to $3,261.33 biweekly ($64,628 - $85,120/year)

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

**Please note**: This is a full time permanent position located in Edmonton. Occasional travel will be required to Vegreville.

Applicants are required to provide a cover letter with clear and concise specific examples that demonstrate how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements and competencies.

**What We Offer**:

- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
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