Fisheries Technician

**Department**:Fisheries and Aquaculture

**Location**:CALEDONIA

**Type of Employment**:Student

**Union Status**:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

**Closing Date**:19-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
The Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has a legislated mandate to manage, promote, support and develop the fishing, aquaculture and seafood processing industries that contribute to the economic, environmental and social prosperity of Nova Scotia’s coastal and rural communities. As a department, we work to promote Nova Scotia as Canada’s premier fish and seafood province.

**About Our Opportunity**:
Working under the Fish Hatchery Supervisor, as a Fisheries Student Assistant, you will be based at the McGowan Lake Fish Hatchery. Within this position, you will have the opportunity to get out of the office and assist with technical work at the fish hatchery or in the field. You will provide support and care of fish, including the hatching, rearing and distribution of brook trout and Atlantic salmon to enhance the Province’s sport fishery.

Fish distribution will involve accompanying hatchery technicians delivering fish using vehicles (heavy-duty trucks with oxygenated/aerated water tanks) to sites across the Province. You may also have the opportunity to participate in fisheries sampling (electro-fishing, seining, live trapping), biological population assessments, habitat surveys, water quality surveys on various lakes and river systems.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
Within a typical day, you can expect to:

- feed fish
- clean rearing units
- complete various finfish husbandry practice
- provide general maintenance of equipment, fish hatchery buildings and grounds
- enter data and write reports

**Qualifications and Experience**:
You are currently enrolled in a related college/university program (science or environmental technical program) and returning to school in the fall of 2024 (or next applicable semester).

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Working Conditions**:

- This is a labour-intensive position which, at times, requires the ability to lift and carry heavy loads and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- A valid Nova Scotia driver’s license is required
- The incumbent should be able to work extended hours and occasional weekends
- Be comfortable working in and around water.

**Additional Information**:
Please note, this is a Summer Student position with an anticipated start date of May 6, 2024 and end date of July 26, 2024

**Pay Grade**:_ _HOURLY

**Salary Range**:_ _$17.34 - $28.26 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:
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