Aquatic Science Technician

Position: Aquatic Science Technician 1

Reference number: DFO
24J
- Selection process number: 24-DFO-PAC-EA-618347

Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Bella Coola (British Columbia), Prince Rupert (British Columbia), Smithers (British Columbia)
EG-01
$52,710 to $66,263

Closing date: 11 March 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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Update: Closing Date is extended to March 31, 2026.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard are stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, first consideration may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups:
Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Women. As part of your application to this selection process, we invite you to self-declare which employment equity group(s) you belong to.

Intent of the process

Positions are temporary ranging from 3 weeks to 6 months. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar term or casual positions at full or part-time hours in various locations within the Stock Assessment Program in the North Coast area.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience).

Experience:
Experience operating and/or maintaining field equipment such as boats, motors, vehicles, inflatable rafts, gill & seine nets and biological sampling and mechanical equipment.

NOTE: Your application and answers to the screening questions will be used to assess your “Ability to communicate effectively in writing”.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Knowledge:
Knowledge in biological sampling methods such as those used in the Stock Assessment of Pacific salmon.
Knowledge of Pacific salmon biology.
Knowledge of Pacific Salmon identification and methods for enumeration of Pacific Salmonids.

Abilities and Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to follow health and safety guidelines.

Personal Suitability:
Dependability.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Initiative.
Judgement.
Flexibility.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Education:
Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree in a field relevant to the knowledge requirements.

Occupational Certification:
Valid Canadian Federal Firearms Possession & Acquisition License.
Valid First aid certification Level 1 with transportation endorsement.
Valid Swift water rescue training.
Bear aware certification.
Canadian Coast Guard Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
SVOP (Small Commercial Vessel Operator Proficiency) certification.
MEDA3 (Marine Emergency Duties) certification.
Radio Operator Certificate (Marine).

Experience:
Experience working with salmonids and/or collecting and recording data pertaining to Salmonids.
Experience using applicable computer software programs such as MS Excel, Access and Word.
Experience in biological sampling methods such as those used in the Stock assessment of salmon.
Experience in working with public, private, industry groups, First Nations and/or other government agencies.
Experience in the…