Fisheries Technician

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about working in a dynamic environment with Alberta’s stocked trout? Would you like to contribute to the enhancement of Alberta’s stocked water bodies? If so, this may be the opportunity for you!

The Fisheries Seasonal Technician is a vital member of a specialized team responsible for implementing Alberta’s annual fish-stocking program. Operating with a degree of independence, this position performs a variety of technical duties to ensure the effective delivery of fish culture programs in accordance with Ministry policies, procedures, and legislation. The Technician provides technical support in fish egg and fish production activities, contributing to the Ministry’s business plan goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Assist in the rearing and culture of fish at provincial hatcheries, providing technical support and basic expertise in fish culture practices.
•    Participate in field work, including travel to and temporary stays at remote locations (up to 10 days), for the sampling and monitoring of stocked water bodies using both intensive and passive netting methods.
•    Contribute to the stocking of lakes and fisheries, supporting programs that account for approximately 25% of provincial angling activity and over $166 million in economic impact annually.
•    Support hatchery and field operations that maintain and enhance recreational angling experiences for the public.
•    Conduct public hatchery tours and engage with stakeholders to promote awareness and understanding of fish culture programs and initiatives.
•    Perform physically demanding tasks, including heavy lifting, and participate in weekend, early morning, and late-night shifts as part of a rotating schedule with other staff.

This role directly contributes to the success of Alberta’s fish culture initiatives and the delivery of high-quality recreational fishing opportunities for the public.

Check out this video to experience a day in the life of one of our Fisheries Technicians: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZiAM-3DmVw.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position. 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

How Competencies will apply to this role:

Drive for Results - Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

Build Collaborative Environments - by sharing ideas, valuing input of others and working collaboratively and productively to achieve the outcomes.

Creative Problem Solving - to assess options and implications to achieve outcomes and solutions for the sustainability of fisheries resources in Alberta.

Agility - to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, as well as work effectively in a changing environment.

Qualifications

Required: 
• A completed high school diploma plus some related experience (i.e. up to 12 months).

Additional Requirements: 
•    Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
•    First Aid and CPR Certification
•    Basic computer skills for limited data entry
•    Knowledge of general safety regulations, the OH&S Act, and the application hazard assessments and risk analysis

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered based on:
•    1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
•    1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Assets:
•    Working knowledge of the Federal and Provincial Fisheries Act and other Provincial Fisheries Regulations.
•    Working knowledge of the Provincial Fish Stocking Policy.
•    Working knowledge of the Code on Introductions and Transfers of Aquatic Organisms.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards. 

Notes

This competition is for one 6-month temporary wage opportunity. 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
•    Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekend shifts and 24/7 standby.
•    Must be able to perform heavy lifting (>25kg), to operate forklifts/skid steers.
•    Must be able to drive long distances (>1000km or 12 hours in a single shift) in various weather conditions.

Location:
•    Calgary

Wage Benefits:
•    Wage employees receive 11.2% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of benefits and vacation leave.
•    5.2 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays.
•    6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.

Any costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:
Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
Please specify employment status (i.e. casual, part-time or full-time)
E.g.: Administrator, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8 hour shifts/week)

For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program
Please specify the year you graduated
E.g.: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx 
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

Resources for applicants:

•    https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
•    https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/