natural resources technician - biology

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Assist in conducting field research and surveys to collect data and samples
• 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

Technical experience

• Fresh water ecosystem
• Marine ecosystem
• Plant breeding

Area of work experience

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

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Biology
• Botany
• Aquaculture
• Marine biology

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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 available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is your current field of study?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes