Assessment Biologist

Government of Ontario15 days ago

Picton, ON

CA$1,380 - CA$1,705/week

Mid Level

full_time

Top Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Maternity and parental leave top‑up benefits (incl. adoptive parents)

Comprehensive health plan

About the role

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Apply By: Tuesday, January 20, :59 pm EST

Assessment Biologist

Job ID:

237141

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Fish and Wildlife Services Branch, Provincial Services Division

City:

Picton

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

Biologist 2B

Salary:

$1, $1,705.03 Per week*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Share your keen interest in aquatic resources and ecosystems, as well as your knowledge of area and ecosystems-based management approaches for Lake Ontario with our team. Consider this exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Natural Resources to lead the development and implementation of fisheries management and assessment programs and plans in Lake Ontario and its tributaries.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

About the job

As a part of the Lake Ontario Management Unit team you will:

• plan, organize and implement projects to acquire information in support of rehabilitation of habitat, food webs and fish communities
• perform complex fisheries biological, statistical, and population analysis and develop fish stock status reports
• assist in developing lake-wide plans and make recommendations for fisheries management and rehabilitation
• consult and liaise with partners, public advisory committees and resource users on Lake Ontario projects and plans
• integrate management information, resource status and ecological models to develop rehabilitation strategy and targets
• Please note this position will require you to board small and large water vessels as well as use survey equipment, and to work in all types of adverse weather conditions.

What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements:

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Technical knowledge:

• You have advanced knowledge of theories, principles and practices of applied aquatic biology and ecology, habitat, fisheries, limnology, and the structure and function of food webs.
• You have applied knowledge of advanced statistics, population modeling, inventory techniques and procedures, including the use of specialized fisheries techniques such as angler surveys and techniques to estimate fish population abundance.
• You have good working knowledge of the preparation and review of scientific and technical reports.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines (i.e. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, Fisheries Act (Canada), Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Endangered Species Act, Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries between Canada and the United States).

Analytical and problem-solving skills:

• You have the ability to analyze, interpret and transfer results.
• You have well developed analytical skills to diagnose impairments and evaluate options.
• You have proven problem-solving skills to identify solutions to reduce or eliminate impairments of data collection.

Relationship building and communication skills:

• You have the ability to communicate effectively to explain technical processes in plain language and also liaise with specialists.
• You have good negotiation and interpersonal skills to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment and with external clients.
• You have well developed written communications skills, including the writing of draft scientific and technical reports.

Project management skills:

• You have proven project management skills to effectively design, budget and implement projects and work plans through to completion.

Computer skills:

• You are proficient in maintaining large databases by entering, recovering, merging, tabulating and reformatting data.
• You are proficient with computers and software applications such as word processing, databases, graphics, internet, electronic mail, and statistical/modeling software.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate

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:

Apply by:

Tuesday, January 20, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 41 Hatchery Ln, Picton, East Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3-A

Category:

Lands and Resources

Posted on:

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Note:

• N-NR-237141/25(2)

How to apply:

• You must apply online.
• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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