fisheries observer

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• In / on water

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Staff accommodation available
• Offshore

Tasks

• Assist biologists in scientific research
• Check registrations and licences of fishing vessels
• Inspect fish catch for size
• Inspect fishing gear and equipment
• Generate public awareness of fish and wildlife conservation and regulation
• Perform resources protection duties
• Collect and record data
• Assist in conducting field research and surveys to collect data and samples

Area of work experience

• Fishing industry
• Renewable resources

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Experience

• Will train

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan