Job Ad
Ministry:Natural Resources
Position Title:Assistant Fisheries Technician
Duration:16 weeks with possible extension
Location:Cochrane District(2 positions)
SudburyDistrict (1 position)
TimminsDistrict(1 position)
Sault Ste.MarieDistrict – BlindRiver Area (1 position)
Wawa District (1 position)
Chapleau (1 position)
Compensation Group:OPSEU
Salary:$19.57 - $20.59 (MplusM) per hour*
Job Code:41100 – Resource Technician 1 (B/U)
Category:Lands and Resources
The Cochrane, Timmins, Sudbury, Wawa, Chapleau Districts and Blind River Areaof the Ministry of Natural Resources are seeking an individual on a temporary basis for16 weeksto carry out technical aspects of the Broad-scaleFisheries Monitoring program within the designated Fisheries Management Zones. Please rank in your covering letter your preference for work location. Successful candidates will be offered a position in their preferred locations as available.
Qualifications: Knowledge of Ministry policies, procedures, guidelines and manuals; knowledge of fish sampling equipment and procedures; knowledge of GPS locators; ability to read and navigatewith maps; problem solving skills to deal with operational field activities while deferring more complex problems to crew leader; oral and written communication skills to respond to stakeholders and internal clients as well as taking field notes; ability to work independently, ability to undertake physically demanding fieldwork; willingness to fly in small aircraft to access remote lakes; ATV experience is an asset; working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act; valid driver’s licence and Pleasure Craft Operators Card.
NOTE: No moving or living expenses will be paid.
Applications must be received by the end of the closing date of April16, 2010
Send application to:Kevin Leblond
Aquatic Science Operations Specialist
Broad Scale Fisheries Monitoring
Ministry of Natural Resources
Ontario Government Complex
5520 Hwy 101 East,
P.O. Bag 3020
“B” Wing, 2nd Floor
South Porcupine, Ontario,
P0N 1H0
Fax: (705) 235-1251 or email to
The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
* Indicates that the salary listed includes the maximum plus merit, in accordance with the OPSEU Collective Agreement.