Fisheries Technician

1 day ago

Port Dover, Ontario, Canada Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Full time $60,000 - $127,000 per year
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Apply By: Monday, December 1, :59 pm EST

Fisheries Technician

Job ID:

236283

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Fish and Wildlife Services Branch

City:

Port Dover

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary annually recurring seasonal contract for up to 42 weeks, per year (Mar-Dec)

Job code:

Resource Technician 3

Salary:

$ $30.60 Per hour*

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

Interested in an exciting career in fisheries assessment? If so, The Port Dover Fisheries Station is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Fisheries Technician to assist with delivery of programs on Lake Erie.

Ontario is home to thousands of lakes and rivers that provide essential habitats for a variety of fish species. The Ministry of Natural Resources, as the manager of Ontario's fisheries, works to maintain healthy fish communities so present and future generations will enjoy high quality fishing and viewing opportunities.

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
  • 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

In this role, you will:

  • support fisheries assessment and research by performing a variety of technical duties required to monitor fish and aquatic communities and their habitat
  • demonstrate leadership to a diverse team of staff and students, ensuring high quality data collection
  • operate and maintain equipment related to field data collection, including boats, motors, nets, weigh scales and safety equipment
  • compile data and prepare summary reports as requested
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.
  • You possess or have the ability to obtain a Marine First Aid Certificate.
  • You possess or have the ability to obtain a MED STCW Basic Safety Certificate from Transport Canada.
  • You possess or have the ability to pass a Small Vessel Operator's Proficiency (SVOP).
  • You possess or have the ability to pass electrofishing certification.
Technical skills:
  • demonstrated ability to provide technical support for programs involving gillnetting, trapnetting, trawling, electrofishing, creel surveys
  • demonstrated ability and attention to detail in processing fish samples for biological data
  • demonstrated ability to operate/maintain various types of fishing gear, boats, motors, navigation aids and limnological equipment
Interpersonal and communication skills:
  • ability to work in a diverse team environment with staff of varying levels of experience
  • communication skills to interact tactfully with members of the public and other staff, and write technical reports and communication materials
  • ability to lead students and technicians in the field and lab in a safe and responsible manner
Knowledge of fisheries assessment:
  • working knowledge of fisheries assessment techniques and principles
  • knowledge of fish identification, diversity and the various fisheries of Lake Erie and surrounding tributaries
  • knowledge of worker responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and safety act and associated safety regulations
  • knowledge of Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)/Transport Canada (TC) regulations as they relate to on water safety and boat handling on the Great Lakes
Computer proficiency:
  • computer proficiency with office hardware, such as laptops and tablets, and software, such as Teams and paperless data collection
  • ability to use technology such as GIS, GPS and navigation 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:

Monday, December 1, :59 pm EST

Position details:

  • 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 49 Passmore Ave, Port Dover, West Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Fish and Wildlife

Posted on:

Monday, November 10, 2025

Note:

  • N-NR-236283/25
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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