fisheries observer

JAVITECH ATLANTIC LTD.; Halifax; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local environmental conservation company is seeking an employee to assist biologists in scientific research related to the fishing industry. Responsibilities include inspecting fishing vessels, generating public awareness, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role requires a secondary school graduation certificate, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to travel. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Mileage paid

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel regularly.
• Ability to work in fast-paced and physically demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist biologists in scientific research.
• Inspect fish catch for size.
• Generate public awareness of fish and wildlife conservation.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Cellular phone

Job description

Overview

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 to 60 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : Will train or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• In / on water

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Staff accommodation available

Tasks

• Assist biologists in scientific research
• Check registrations and licences of fishing vessels
• Inspect fish catch for size
• Inspect fishing gear and equipment
• Generate public awareness of fish and wildlife conservation and regulation
• Perform resources protection duties

Area of work experience

• Fishing industry
• Renewable resources

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding

Own tools / equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan