This full-time, permanent position is based in Cochrane, Alberta; however, other suitable locations within Southern Alberta may be considered. The standard work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM (36.25 hours per week).
The role involves a combination of office and field work and may require travel to support fisheries monitoring, habitat assessments, stewardship activities, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery. Field work may involve operating boats, rafts, trucks, ATVs, trailers, and specialized fisheries equipment in a variety of environmental conditions.
Resume Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter and an updated resume that clearly demonstrate how your education and experience align with the responsibilities of the Fisheries Biologist position.
In your resume, clearly indicate the start and end dates (month and year) for each position held, along with your employment status (e.g., casual, part-time, or full-time). Where applicable, include the number of hours worked per week.
Example: Fisheries Technician, May 2018 to September 2022, Full-time (40 hours per week).
For post-secondary education, include the credential obtained, area of study, length of the program, and year of graduation.
Example: Bachelor of Science in Biology, 4-year program, Graduated 2020.
Your cover letter and resume should clearly demonstrate how your education and experience relate to the responsibilities of the role, including fish population assessment and monitoring, fish habitat assessment, fisheries stewardship and conservation initiatives, stakeholder engagement, data management and analysis, technical reporting, and the application of scientific information to support resource management and land-use decisions.
Candidates may be required to complete a written assessment as part of the selection process to further evaluate their knowledge of fisheries management, fish population and habitat assessment, technical report writing, and communication skills.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
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