biological technician

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• In / on water
• Wet / damp

Work setting

• Rural area
• Own home
• Field work - wet sites
• Environmental and conservation society

Tasks

• Assist in analysis of data and preparation of reports
• Assist in conducting field research and surveys to collect data and samples
• Analyze data and prepare reports
• Conduct field research and surveys to collect data and samples
• Perform data entry

Technical experience

• Fresh water ecosystem

Area of work experience

• Basic research
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Environmental monitoring
• Equipment safety assessment
• Field research and surveying
• Quality control and assurance
• Scientific data processing

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Excellent written communication

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Internship

• This position is a paid internship that encourages on-the-job training and skill development.

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Variable or compressed work week

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)