Competition # : 42297
Department: Fisheries and Aquaculture
Location: PICTOU
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 01-Apr-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The has a legislated mandate to manage, promote, support, and develop the fishing, aquaculture and seafood processing industries that contribute to the economic, environmental, and social prosperity of Nova Scotia\'s coastal and rural communities. As a department, we work to promote Nova Scotia as Canada\'s premier fish and seafood province.
About Our Opportunity
The Fisheries Technician 4, under the supervision of the Fisheries Biologist, Inland Fisheries Division, assists in the formulation, coordination and implementation of policies and programs directed towards the management of the province\'s freshwater sport fishery. As part of the Resource Management Unit, you will provide technical support for activities outlined in the strategic plan. You will also provide advice to managers and participate in consultations with regional and provincial advisory committees to ensure conservation requirements are met while providing maximum quality, access, equitable allocation, and maximum economic benefits.
In addition to assisting in developing work plans for sport fish research and management programs, the Technician will serve as resource staff to the six Recreational Fishery Management Areas. The Technician coordinates and directs casual staff and volunteers to complete research and management programs, communicates with other technical staff within and outside government on sport fishing issues, and oversees the effective use of equipment and fiscal resources to meet divisional goals.
Additional duties may include assisting with outreach, and sportfish promotion programs and aiding sportfish enhancement programs.
Primary Accountabilities
The Fisheries Technician is responsible for field and laboratory including but not limited to the following activities:
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