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Senior Fisheries Biologist
Province of Ontario
Other
POSTED:
4 months ago
Employer:
Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre
ES Job ID:
15835
Closing Date:
October 02, 2024
Salary:
73000
Duration:
Full Time
Job Description:
Senior Fisheries Biologist (Permanent, Full-time)
The Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre (A/OFRC) is a not-for-profit corporation established by agreement between the Grand Council Chief of the Anishinabek Nation and the Ontario Minister of Natural Resources to further the knowledge and conservation of fisheries resources of interest to member First Nations and Ontario's stakeholders.
The A/OFRC is offering a job opportunity to a fisheries biologist with demonstrated experience. The successful candidate will use their skills in project design, data analysis, technical expertise and reporting of fisheries data. This full-time position will be based out of the Centre's office in North Bay, Ontario but will involve travel throughout the Province of Ontario.
The position is open immediately and will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.
Annual Salary - $73,000 - $90,000 based on experience (37.5 hour work week).
Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
The Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre (A/OFRC) is a not-for-profit corporation established by agreement between the Grand Council Chief of the Anishinabek Nation and the Ontario Minister of Natural Resources to further the knowledge and conservation of fisheries resources of interest to member First Nations and Ontario's stakeholders.
The A/OFRC is offering a job opportunity to a fisheries biologist with demonstrated experience. The successful candidate will use their skills in project design, data analysis, technical expertise and reporting of fisheries data. This full-time position will be based out of the Centre's office in North Bay, Ontario but will involve travel throughout the Province of Ontario.
The position is open immediately and will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.
Annual Salary - $73,000 - $90,000 based on experience (37.5 hour work week).
Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
Required Skills:
The ideal candidate will have:
Completed graduate studies (MSc/PhD) within fisheries science or related discipline from a recognized university (or equivalent work experience)
Demonstrated knowledge in field project design and analyzing and presenting fisheries assessment and fish population data
5+ years work experience completing fisheries assessment field projects, preferably including roles as a project and field crew leader
Knowledge of or desire to learn about Anishinabek culture
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing
Valid MTO driver's license and a clean driving record
Knowledge of and experience with data systems, including data archives would be an asset
Experience with GIS and possession of SVOP and MED A3 certificates would be assets
Completed graduate studies (MSc/PhD) within fisheries science or related discipline from a recognized university (or equivalent work experience)
Demonstrated knowledge in field project design and analyzing and presenting fisheries assessment and fish population data
5+ years work experience completing fisheries assessment field projects, preferably including roles as a project and field crew leader
Knowledge of or desire to learn about Anishinabek culture
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing
Valid MTO driver's license and a clean driving record
Knowledge of and experience with data systems, including data archives would be an asset
Experience with GIS and possession of SVOP and MED A3 certificates would be assets
How to Apply:
Application Deadline: until a suitable candidate is identified
Potential candidates should email cover letters and resumes outlining their qualifications to [email protected].
Applications may also be mailed to the attention of Hiring Committee at A/OFRC, 191 Booth Rd. Unit15, North Bay ON, P1A 4K3.
Enquiries may be made by email or by calling 705-472-7888.
Potential candidates should email cover letters and resumes outlining their qualifications to [email protected].
Applications may also be mailed to the attention of Hiring Committee at A/OFRC, 191 Booth Rd. Unit15, North Bay ON, P1A 4K3.
Enquiries may be made by email or by calling 705-472-7888.
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