Aquatic Research Intern

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Apply By: Friday, February 27, :59 pm EST

Aquatic Research Intern

Job ID:

240470

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Provincial Services

City:

Peterborough

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary internship assignment for up to 12 months

Job code:

Biologist 1

Salary:

$1, $1,329.75 Per week*

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

Are you an aquatic biologist who has recently graduated? Are you keen to work on fisheries science pertaining to Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass in Ontario rivers? If so, do not miss the opportunity to become part of this Ministry of Natural Resources' research team.

About the job

Contribute to fisheries research and monitoring initiatives by reviewing published literature, working collaboratively with research biologists and scientists, conducting field work, managing data, performing statistical analyses, writing scientific reports and providing oral presentations to scientists, partners, and senior managers.

What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements

• Graduated or will graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma in the last four years.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Not currently an MNR intern or have not been an MNR intern in the past.
• Not a permanent OPS employee.

Knowledge:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of aquatic ecology and fisheries science principles, and practices to assist in the delivery of research program data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of fisheries sampling and monitoring techniques, biology and ecology of Ontario sportfish, and approaches to summarize scientific literature and expert opinion.

Research skills:

• You have strong organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills to assist with the planning and successful implement of multiple projects, solve problems, and work with other staff and partners.
• You have the ability to communicate scientific information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. You have analytical skills and experience working with ecological data, published literature and expert opinion; such as multivariate statistical analyses, data visualization, systematic literature reviews, meta-analysis, and collaborative research prioritization methods.

Computer skills:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of statistical methods and tools to compile, manage and analyze large data sets (bibliographic and environmental); inventory, analyze and visualize trends in scientific/fisheries research; and elicit and aggregate expert opinion.

Additional information:

Successful candidates may be required to undergo an employment screening check in accordance with the Ontario Employment Screening Checks Policy.

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:

Friday, February 27, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 2140 East Bank Dr, Peterborough, East Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3-A

Category:

Internships

Posted on:

Monday, February 2, 2026

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:

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