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Fisheries Technician

Fisheries Technician

TullochSudbury, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$40,000.00–CA$60,000.00 yearly
Job description

Come Join Us!

Over the last 30 years, TULLOCH has built a robust multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm recognized Canada-wide for its strengths in the diverse service offerings and commitment to excellence. TULLOCH’s innovative use of emerging technologies to improve both the efficiency and quality of work is core to everything TULLOCH. This approach, along with our extreme work ethic, makes us a service provider of choice for many clients.

Based in Sudbury , the  Fisheries Technician  will report to the Environmental Department Lead and will have a wide range of duties which ultimately focus on environmental assessment, species at risk, and aquatic studies. You will be part of a team that provides practical ecological solutions to industry, government, and private sectors.

What You’ll Do :

As part of the Environmental team within TULLOCH Engineering, you will :

  • Work with aquatic and terrestrial field biologists to conduct biophysical surveys in a variety of environments
  • Record clear and concise field data under varied conditions including inclement weather and throughout the evening
  • Conduct and summarise field data
  • Perform surveys using a variety of sampling methods to document fish community structure and populations
  • Support and perform fish health assessments
  • Collect supporting environmental samples, including water, sediment, and benthic invertebrate samples
  • Keep field equipment properly calibrated and functioning, such as electrofishing gear, GPS, and water testing kits
  • Compile data from the field and lab into reports
  • Support various project work as required

What You Should Bring :

The ideal candidate will have a postsecondary degree or diploma in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a related program. Additionally, you should bring :

  • Experience working in a related role (an asset)
  • Flora and fauna identifications skills, including plants, birds, reptiles, mammals and fish
  • Demonstrated experience conducting aquatic field biophysical surveys
  • Experience with terrestrial field biophysical surveys (an asset)
  • RAQS certification for Fisheries Assessment or Natural Sciences (an asset)
  • Certification in Ecological Lands Classification and the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (an asset)
  • High motivation with results-oriented focus
  • Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
  • Unwavering commitment to health and safety in the workplace
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Valid Class G driver’s licence

    • Who You Are :

  • You are comfortable working in and around water, in remote areas, in all weather conditions, and at night
  • You are willing to travel for fieldwork
  • You are always keen to try something new
  • You work hard until the job is done
  • You go where others will not or cannot because you love a challenge
  • You are trusted with the freedom and responsibility to work independently while contributing to overall team success

    • What We Offer You :

    TULLOCH has built a passionate workforce with a strong and vibrant culture which has been the key to our success. We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful, established, and growing engineering company :

  • Competitive salary, benefits plan, and company pension plan
  • A fantastic culture, team, and energetic work environment
  • Social activities, company sponsored events, and opportunities to give back to our local community
  • Flexible working hours which promote work-life balance
  • Coaching and mentoring programs
  • Scholarship programs for family members
  • Opportunities to travel and work across Canada
  • Hybrid working options