Hatchery Technician

Location

Lundar, MB | Canada

Job description

Hatchery Technician

RS2 Resource Technician 2

Departmental

10 Weeks

Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources

Fisheries, Resource Management and Protection

Lundar MB

Advertisement Number: 42591

Salary(s): RS2 $1,728.00 - $2,049.60 bi-weekly

Closing Date: March 24, 2024

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.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.

Introduction

The Fisheries Branch is seeking passionate and energetic individuals with a passion for fish to work as Hatchery Technicians at the Swan Creek Walleye Hatchery. 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Intermediate-Full class 5 licence (or equivalent).
• Must be willing and able to work weekends, statutory holidays and overtime. 
• Must be able to work on or around water, for extended periods of time in various weather conditions. 
• Must be physically capable of performing duties and responsibilities of the position, including (but not limited to) lifting 25kg, bending, looking down for extended periods of time, working in tight spaces, standing for long periods of time and have good manual dexterity. 

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Education/training and experience working with fish or Post secondary education in biological or natural sciences.
• Experience handling and working with live fish in Canada in a recreational, commercial or academic environment. 
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail with consistent accuracy, keeping full and detailed records.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Able to identify native fish species of Lake Manitoba.

• Experience operating and maintaining various small engine and electric equipment and or boats/ water crafts. 
• Posses a valid Pleasure Watercraft Operator licence.
• Experience backing up and hauling trailer/boats.

Duties:

The Hatchery Technician will assist in all parts of the seasonal operations at the Swan Creek Walleye Hatchery. This includes; the capture and spawning of wild Walleye broodstock, operation and maintenance of fish culture facilities, as well as the culture and distribution of Walleye fry within the Province of Manitoba. This will include pounding posts, net making and setting for the capture of fish and set-up of spawning equipment on the Swan Creek estuary. Seasonal start up and winterization of hatchery and other buildings, along with minor repairs, plumbing and ground maintenance. Rearing of walleye eggs at the hatchery facility, involving syphoning, bath treatments, record keeping and general around-the-clock care. The main hatchery is located approximately 16 kms southwest of the town of Lundar on an island at the mouth of the Swan Creek on Lake Manitoba. If boating to work, working with fish and being outdoors is something you wish you could do more of in the spring, this job is for you. 

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Advertisement # 42591

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9

Phone:  204-945-7518

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email:  [email protected]

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