Apply By: Monday, August 18, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Fisheries Monitoring and Assessment Biologist

Job ID:

229781

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Provincial Services Division - Science and Research Branch

City:

South Porcupine

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

14024 - Biologist 2B

Salary:

$1,380.35 - $1,705.03 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you have a passion to support the management of fish populations and aquatic ecosystems in northeastern Ontario? If you have strong biological, analytical and data analysis skills and are motivated to make a difference in the monitoring, assessment and reporting on fisheries and aquatic ecosystems to support resource management planning and activities, than consider this rewarding opportunity.

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

Please note: This position is headquartered at 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, however, alternate work locations may be considered, based on operational feasibility.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• provide regional-level and provincial-level support for Biodiversity and Monitoring Section (BAMS) inland lakes monitoring
• support the development and recommendation of program strategies, tactical/operational objectives, and annual work plans to align with ministry business needs and priorities
• support program reviews, transfer program plans and results, and support the communication of program activities to internal and external clients
• support the integration of Science and Research Branch aquatics monitoring, participate in internal technical working groups, and provide expert advice related to sustainable resource management and the development and implementation of aquatic monitoring programs
• support scheduling of science activities and communications, ensuring good communication and collaboration with Science and Research Branch aquatics program staff and management

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 must possess or have the ability to obtain a Small Vessel Operators Proficiency (SVOP) licence.
• You must possess or have the ability to obtain MED A-3 (Marine Emergency Duties) certificate issued by Canadian Coast Guard.
• You must possess or have the ability to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operators Licence.
• You must possess or have the ability to obtain a Standard First Aid and CPR certificate.
• You must be able to complete field work in all weather conditions including heavy lifting; and have the ability to work on the water in boats, on ice using snow machines and fly in small aircrafts and helicopters, if required.

Technical knowledge:

• You have knowledge of relevant aquatics legislation policies, procedures, and programs.
• You have knowledge of resource management practices, guideline requirements and planning tools.
• You have comprehensive knowledge of aquatic population and habitat field operations.
• You have knowledge and understanding of the aquatics (population and habitat) ecology of Ontario, as well as related scientific theories, methods, practices and principles and their application in resource management.
• You are proficient with computer software including word processing, data management, spreadsheets and statistical analysis programs to access and analyze information, prepare scientific reports, publications and presentations.

Interpersonal and communication skills:

• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills and are able to provide leadership and facilitation within a regional team.
• You can work independently, as well as within a team environment.
• You have conflict resolution skills to be able to bring contrary views to consensus.
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills to speak at meetings, give presentations and prepare reports.

Analytical and problem solving skills:

• You have strong critical thinking and assessment skills related to science and technical options.
• You have comprehensive knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis to ensure appropriate monitoring, analytical and reporting frame works are employed.

Project management, coordination and organizational skills:

• You have demonstrated project management, coordination, and organizational skills, including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, to determine project objectives and effectively organize, track, and disseminate project roles, responsibilities, budgets, progress and outcomes.

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:

Monday, August 18, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3-A

Category:

Fish and Wildlife

Posted on:

Monday, July 28, 2025

Note:

• N-NR-229781/25

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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