Apply By: Friday, October 31, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Fish Culture Technician

Job ID:

235765

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Fish and Wildlife Services Branch, Normandale Fish Culture Station

City:

Chatsworth

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

41104 - Resource Technician 3

Salary:

$27.49 - $30.60 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you have in-depth knowledge of fish culture management techniques and enjoy working within a high performing team environment?

If so, consider this opportunity to apply your technical knowledge and fish culture experience as a Fish Culture Technician. Come and make your contribution in supporting the health of Ontario's fish population and the work of Ontario's Fish Culture Program in conserving biodiversity and enhancing fishing opportunities.

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
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• 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:

• conduct and monitor fish culture activities
• plan and implement fish culture projects
• operate and maintain highly technical equipment
• meet stations goals and objectives
• provide leadership and technical direction

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirement:

• 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 s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You have the ability to obtain a class 'D' licence with a 'Z' endorsement.

Fish culture expertise:

• You have practical experience with fish culture, hatchery and husbandry techniques and activities such as: egg collections and incubation, egg transfers, yearling production, inventories, fish distribution and brood stock management.
• You have knowledge of fish stocking operations such as organizing paperwork, handling, netting, loading, transporting and releasing fish.
• You have general knowledge of aquaculture and fish culture technologies, including automatic feeding systems, feed management, water quality, photo period and waste management.

Interpersonal and communication skills:

• You have the proven ability to maintain positive working relationships with station team, other program areas and project partners.
• You can exercise tact and professionalism while interfacing with the public and serving as the representative for the fish culture station at meetings or on committees.
• You have the proven ability to resolve operational problems by applying effective teamwork and conflict resolution skills.

Technical and other skills:

• You have the demonstrated ability to operate and perform maintenance on highly technical equipment such as water quality monitoring instruments and water process and control system equipment.
• You ensure that your workplace conduct complies with worker responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated safety regulations.
• You are proficient with computer applications such as spreadsheets, databases and word processing software for effective data entry, analysis and reporting.

Analytical skills:

• You have a good track record of successfully planning and implementing projects to meet assigned targets.
• You are able to troubleshoot equipment failure and provide solutions for repairing.

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's Human Rights Code and 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:

Friday, October 31, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 236292 Concession 2b, Chatsworth, West Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Fish and Wildlife

Posted on:

Friday, October 17, 2025

Note:

• N-NR-235765/25

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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