BL2 Biologist 2
BL2 Biologist 2
Regular/full-time
Regular/full-time
Department of Natural Resources and Northern Development
Department of Natural Resources and Northern Development
Fisheries, Stewardship and Resource Development
Fisheries, Stewardship and Resource Development
Winnipeg MB
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 41667
Advertisement Number
Advertisement Number:
41667
Salary(s): BL2 $67,242.00 - $84,772.00 per year
Salary(s)
Salary(s):
BL2 $67,242.00 - $84,772.00 per year
Closing Date: September 17, 2023
Closing Date
Closing Date:
September 17, 2023
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
The Fisheries Branch of Natural Resources and Northern Development is currently recruiting to fill two Aquatic Biologist positions: Aquatic Biologist and Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist.
The Fisheries Branch of Natural Resources and Northern Development is currently recruiting to fill two Aquatic Biologist positions: Aquatic Biologist and Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist.
Conditions Of Employment
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be physically able to undertake the duties of the position, including conducting field work in rough terrain and on water, during all seasons and under adverse weather conditions
- Must be physically able to undertake the duties of the position, including conducting field work in rough terrain and on water, during all seasons and under adverse weather conditions
- Must possess and maintain a vaild full stage Manitoba Class 5 driver's licence (or equivalent)
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends and overtime as required
Must be physically able to undertake the duties of the position, including conducting field work in rough terrain and on water, during all seasons and under adverse weather conditions
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends and overtime as required
Must be able to work evenings, weekends and overtime as required
- Must possess and maintain a vaild full stage Manitoba Class 5 driver's licence (or equivalent)
Must possess and maintain a vaild full stage Manitoba Class 5 driver's licence (or equivalent)
Qualifications
Essential:
Qualifications
Essential:
- Experience designing and implementing aquatic monitoring programs, analyzing and assessing biological and/or water quality data, and recommending appropriate courses of action
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and/or other software used to store, manipulate and analyze environmental data
- Degree in Biology, Fisheries, Ecology, Environmental Science or Natural Resources, or an equivalent combination of education and expierence may be considered.
- Degree in Biology, Fisheries, Ecology, Environmental Science or Natural Resources, or an equivalent combination of education and expierence may be considered.
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical and non-technical information to a variety of audiences
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent written communication skills with experience writing clear and concise reports and correspondence
- Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize work activities to meet deadlines
- Experience conducting field work including collecting samples in a wide range of aquatic environments
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster strong working relationships with internal groups and external stakeholders
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills
Degree in Biology, Fisheries, Ecology, Environmental Science or Natural Resources, or an equivalent combination of education and expierence may be considered.
- Experience conducting field work including collecting samples in a wide range of aquatic environments
Experience conducting field work including collecting samples in a wide range of aquatic environments
- Experience designing and implementing aquatic monitoring programs, analyzing and assessing biological and/or water quality data, and recommending appropriate courses of action
Experience designing and implementing aquatic monitoring programs, analyzing and assessing biological and/or water quality data, and recommending appropriate courses of action
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster strong working relationships with internal groups and external stakeholders
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster strong working relationships with internal groups and external stakeholders
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical and non-technical information to a variety of audiences
Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical and non-technical information to a variety of audiences
- Ability to work independently
Ability to work independently
- Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize work activities to meet deadlines
Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize work activities to meet deadlines
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills
Strong problem solving and decision making skills
- Excellent written communication skills with experience writing clear and concise reports and correspondence
Excellent written communication skills with experience writing clear and concise reports and correspondence
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and/or other software used to store, manipulate and analyze environmental data
Experience with Microsoft Excel and/or other software used to store, manipulate and analyze environmental data
Desired
- Experience coordinating and facilitating engagement processes with the public and external stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of aquatic invasive species, their modes of transfer and methods to mitigate transfer (for Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist)
- Demonstrated ability to stay current with emerging aquatic monitoring techniques and methods
- Ability to review and interpret Environmental Impact Assessments, envrionmental monitoring plans, or envrionmental management systems (for Aquatic Biologist)
- Demonstrated ability to stay current with emerging aquatic monitoring techniques and methods
Demonstrated ability to stay current with emerging aquatic monitoring techniques and methods
- Experience coordinating and facilitating engagement processes with the public and external stakeholders
Experience coordinating and facilitating engagement processes with the public and external stakeholders
- Ability to review and interpret Environmental Impact Assessments, envrionmental monitoring plans, or envrionmental management systems (for Aquatic Biologist)
Ability to review and interpret Environmental Impact Assessments, envrionmental monitoring plans, or envrionmental management systems (for Aquatic Biologist)
- Strong knowledge of aquatic invasive species, their modes of transfer and methods to mitigate transfer (for Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist)
Strong knowledge of aquatic invasive species, their modes of transfer and methods to mitigate transfer (for Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist)
Duties
Aquatic Biologist
Reporting to the Fisheries Science and Fish Culture Section manager, the Aquatic Biologist is responsible for conducting environmental reviews of proposed developments and implementing monitoring programs for aquatic invasive species, fish habitat and fish disease. The Aquatic Biologist will play a key role in implementing a wild fish surveillance program for reportable and non-reportable fish pathogens. This position is responsible for supporting the Branch’s partnerships with the federal government and other jurisdictions to manage Aquatic Invasive Species, fish habitat, fish health and other fisheries matters.
Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist
Reporting to the Manager, Fisheries Science and Fish Culture, the Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist is responsible for designing, delivering and evaluating programs to mitigate the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) with a primary focus on building external partnerships and implementing the Certified Services Provider Programs. The Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist will use their technical knowledge of AIS and mitigation methods to help Manitoba prevent the spread of AIS to new waterbodies within the province. This position will play a role in public and stakeholder communication efforts related to AIS and other fisheries matters.
Duties
Duties:
Aquatic Biologist
Reporting to the Fisheries Science and Fish Culture Section manager, the Aquatic Biologist is responsible for conducting environmental reviews of proposed developments and implementing monitoring programs for aquatic invasive species, fish habitat and fish disease. The Aquatic Biologist will play a key role in implementing a wild fish surveillance program for reportable and non-reportable fish pathogens. This position is responsible for supporting the Branch’s partnerships with the federal government and other jurisdictions to manage Aquatic Invasive Species, fish habitat, fish health and other fisheries matters.
Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist
Reporting to the Manager, Fisheries Science and Fish Culture, the Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist is responsible for designing, delivering and evaluating programs to mitigate the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) with a primary focus on building external partnerships and implementing the Certified Services Provider Programs. The Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist will use their technical knowledge of AIS and mitigation methods to help Manitoba prevent the spread of AIS to new waterbodies within the province. This position will play a role in public and stakeholder communication efforts related to AIS and other fisheries matters.
Apply To
Apply to:
Advertisement # 41667
Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment
Human Resource Services
608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4
Phone: 204-945-6892
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email
Advertisement # 41667
Advertisement # 41667
Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment
Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment
Human Resource Services
Human Resource Services
608-330 Portage Avenue
608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4
Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4
Phone: 204-945-6892
Phone: 204-945-6892
Fax: 204-945-0601
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email
Email:
[email protected]
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