Fisheries Technician 2 (Fraser's Mills)

The Government of Nova Scotia•Lower South River, NS

1d•CA$1,905 - CA$2,218•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Hatchery Supervisor, the Fisheries Technician 2 performs a full range of technical support and activities related to the on-going day to day hatchery operations. 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.

Requirements

College diploma or relevant post-secondary training and 2 years related experience; or an acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience in all phases of hatchery operation and fish production including capturing, spawning, incubating, rearing, marking, tagging, transporting, and releasing fish.
Familiarity with fish culture techniques and fish health protocols.
Experience with various fish species and disease signs including knowledge of procedures for the identification of dietary disorders and parasitic infestations.
Knowledge and understanding of acceptable safety practices related to hatchery operation, fish production, and field work.
First aid/CPR, and WHMIS is required.

Nice To Haves

Specific training in electrofishing, swift-water rescue, confined space entry, safe watercraft operation, firearms safety, air brakes endorsement, various computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Operating and maintaining all hatchery equipment, associated physical structures, and the hatchery grounds.
Ensuring safe transport, distribution, and release of hatchery-reared fish into public lakes and streams across the province.
Carrying out fish culture activities including fish collection, development of brood stock, fish spawning, egg incubation, and fish nutrition.
Assisting with the implementation of feed schedules.
Monitoring water quality for optimum growth and development.
Monitoring and reporting on fish health.
Administering medication to food and water to treat fish disease and abnormalities.
Providing technical support to conservation organizations regarding streamside fish egg incubation and early rearing units.
Providing advice to Departmental staff on stocking sites.
Occasionally carrying out fisheries field work and creel surveys.
Providing substantive technical support for the implementation of a range of public participation events, conservation education and extension programs, and research initiatives including biological data/wildfish collection activities that promote and advance the management of Nova Scotia’s sportfishery.
Analyzing and using evaluation skills to interpret information such as inventories, water quality data, and fish mortalities.
Making recommendations to correct any problem conditions in station operation and implementing corrective action.
Assisting in training entry-level employees.
Communicating effectively (both verbally and in writing) with other fish culturists, senior staff, outside agencies and partners, the media, and the interested public through reporting and demonstrating departmental programs and activities.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Health
Dental
Life Insurance
General illness
Short and Long Term Disability
Vacation
Employee and Family Assistance Programs
Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
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