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#Fisheries Assessment Technician

Job ID:

241107

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Provincial Services Division, Fish and Wildlife Services Branch

City:

Owen Sound

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

10 Temporary assignments/contracts for up to 9 months (39 weeks)

Job code:

41102 - Resource Technician 2

Salary:

$25.78 - $28.72 Per hour* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

If you enjoy the great outdoors on small and large vessels on beautiful Lake Huron, then this role is made for you! Bring your knowledge of fisheries biology and passion for field work to this unique and challenging role!

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
• 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:

• work as the crew leader for a variety of fisheries assessment projects
• operate large and small vessels; sample fish
• organize and maintain necessary equipment and supplies
• conduct sport fish creel surveys
• carry out commercial catch sampling
• assist with fish stocking and tissue aging and operate and maintain equipment

##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 have the ability to complete training in Domestic Vessel Safety courses.

###Specialized knowledge:

• knowledge of biology as it relates to aquatic ecosystems, including the ability to identify fish species, and invertebrates, and understand fisheries biology and seasonal behaviour
• knowledge in the field of fisheries assessment techniques including sampling and survey techniques and the use and maintenance of equipment
• knowledge of large and small boat operation, navigation, safety and emergency procedures

###Teamwork & computer skills:

• proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• computer skills to perform word processing, email, and data management in databases and spreadsheets

##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'sHuman Rights Codeand 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:

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 10 English Temporary, duration up to 9 months, 2045 20th Ave E, Owen Sound, West Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Fish and Wildlife

Posted on:

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Note:

• N-NR-241107/26(10)

##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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