Aquatics Monitoring Technicians

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**Aquatics Monitoring Technicians**:
**Job ID**:

- 240046

**Posting status**:

- Open

**Organization**:

- Ministry of Natural Resources

**Division**:

- Provincial Services Division - Science and Research Branch

**City**:

- Bracebridge, Lindsay, Sutton West, Thunder Bay, Timmins

**Position(s) language**:

- English

**Job term**:

- 3 Temporary regional initiatives to hire up to 45 vacancies in Ontario (see details below)

**Job code**:

- 41100 - Resource Technician 1, 41102 - Resource Technician 2

**Salary**:

- $23.93 - $28.72 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
- The Ministry of Natural Resources, Northeastern, Northwestern and Southern Biodiversity and Monitoring Sections are currently seeking individuals on a short-term basis to organize and carry out technical aspects of the Provincial Inland Lakes Fisheries Programs. If you have a love for the outdoors, consider this excellent opportunity to obtain valuable experience in your field and lay the ground work for a future with the Ontario Public Service (OPS) in areas such as science, biology, natural resources and environment.

**Temporary assignments/contracts for up to 16 weeks, with the possibility of extension, throughout Ontario**:
Northwest Region (Thunder Bay): 10-15 positions
Northeast Region (Timmins): 10-15 positions
Southern Region (Bracebridge, Lindsay, Sutton West): 10-15 positions

**Please Note**: Moving or living expenses/reimbursements are not available.**About the job**: Are you looking for a dynamic role exploring Ontario and supporting sustainable resource management? Look no further

In this role, you will:

- monitor Ontario's aquatic ecosystems using various sampling methodologies and techniques
- assist with, and conduct surveys while exercising data management skills and adhering to ministry and safety policies
- work outdoors in teams of two or more, often travelling to remote locations and/or operating all-terrain vehicles, boats and motors

**What you bring to the team**:
**Mandatory requirements**:

- You possess, or have the ability to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operators Card.
- You possess, or have the ability to complete Standard First Aid and CPR training.
- You are willing and able to work weekends and holidays, when required, and to work in remote locations for up to 10 days.
- You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN).

**Technical knowledge**:

- You have the ability to learn about fish sampling protocols, procedures, and fisheries equipment.
- You have the ability to identify fish and collect biological samples.
- You have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

**Field work**:

- You have the ability to undertake fieldwork on water, towing trailers, and working in inclement weather conditions.
- You have experience operating outboard motors and boats.
- You have the ability to navigate on waterbodies with GPS units, charts and maps.
- MED A3 and SVOP certification would be an asset, but not required.

**General essential skills**:

- You have interpersonal and communication skills to interact with the public and interview anglers.
- You have the ability to collect legible field notes that can be compiled for data analysis.
- You possess problem-solving skills to troubleshoot operational field activities.
- You have the ability to stay focused while performing repetitive tasks.
- You have organizational skills and attention to detail.

**How to apply**:** Applications must be received by the end of the closing date, March 2nd, 2026.**-
**How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility**: We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's _Human Rights Code_ and the _Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005._ We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

**Additional information**:

- Monday, March 2, 2026 11:59 pm EST

**Position details**:

- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 16 weeks, 5520 Hwy 101 E, Timmins, North Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 16 weeks, 25th Side Rd, Rr1, Thunder Bay, North Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 1