Fisheries Technician Intern — Field & Lab Data Collector

Egisgroup; Oshawa; In loco; CAD 25.000 - 30.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Egis Canada is seeking Fisheries Technician Interns to support a long-term aquatic monitoring program. Roles include field sampling, sample processing and data management with guidance from experienced specialists. Flexible 10–20 hours weekly, potential to 40 hours in Spring 2027, and travel to project locations.

Ideal candidates are students or graduates in Fisheries Biology, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology or related fields. Training and safety procedures are provided.

Competenze

• Currently enrolled in or graduated from a college or university program in Fisheries Biology, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, Nuclear, Engineering or a related discipline
• Demonstrated interest in aquatic ecosystems, nuclear power, fisheries monitoring and environmental fieldwork
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record biological observations and sampling data
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Willingness and ability to work flexible schedules, including rotating day, evening, night and potentially weekend shifts
• Ability to reliably travel to and from the client site
• Ability to meet all applicable security screening and access requirements, including required background checks and clearances
• Willingness to complete mandatory paid site-specific safety and operational training

Mansioni

• Assist with fish impingement and entrainment monitoring activities at the client's site
• Collect, sort, identify, count, measure and photograph fish and other aquatic biological samples
• Support the identification and processing of fish eggs and larvae, including microscope-based assessments
• Maintain accurate field records, sampling logs and biological monitoring data
• Assist with data entry, tabulation, quality assurance and quality control
• Follow established sampling protocols, environmental procedures and site-specific health and safety requirements
• Support the preparation, organization and maintenance of sampling equipment and materials
• Work collaboratively with senior fisheries specialists and project team members to complete scheduled monitoring activities
• Participate in required site-specific safety, security and operational training

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Formazione

Fisheries Biology

Aquatic Ecology

Environmental Science

Biology

Nuclear

Engineering

Strumenti

Microscope

Descrizione del lavoro

Egis Canada is seeking Fisheries Technician Interns to support a long-term aquatic monitoring program. Roles include field sampling, sample processing and data management with guidance from experienced specialists. Flexible 10–20 hours weekly, potential to 40 hours in Spring 2027, and travel to project locations.

Ideal candidates are students or graduates in Fisheries Biology, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology or related fields. Training and safety procedures are provided.