biological technician

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Environmental science
• Wildlife, fish and wildlands science and management
• Natural resources and conservation, other
• Biology / biological sciences, general
• Environmental biology
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Cold / refrigerated
• Hot
• In / on water
• Wet / damp
• Noisy

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations

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 environmental monitoring and compliance activities for the protection of wildlife and other natural resources
• Conduct field research and surveys to collect data and samples

Type of aquaculture operations

• Aquaculture — salmon

Technical experience

• Fresh water ecosystem
• Marine ecosystem
• Plant breeding
• Greenhouse production programs

Area of work experience

• Basic research
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Education or teaching
• Environmental monitoring
• Equipment safety assessment
• Field research and surveying
• Production operations
• Quality control and assurance

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Biology
• Botany
• Aquaculture
• Marine biology
• Agriculture

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is not available
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example : braille, screen readers, etc.)
• Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example : transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.)
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities