Fisheries Vessel Technician

Ontario Commercial Fisheries' Association; Wheatley; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Commercial Fisheries' Association is seeking a Fisheries Vessel Technician for a contract position supporting the Lake Erie Partnership Index Fishing Program. You'll work aboard a commercial vessel conducting fish community surveys, from measuring water parameters to fish collection, offering a unique opportunity to develop your skills while working in a critical research role. The position runs from late August to late October 2025 with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Capable of lifting moderate to heavy loads.
• Completed SDV-BS course or willing to complete.
• Possesses or can obtain Standard First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Follow field protocols for fish community survey.
• Measure and record water temperature and dissolved oxygen.
• Pull and set gill nets for fish collection.

Skills

Experience working on large vessels

Proficient at measuring water parameters

Experience setting and pulling gill nets

Ability to work long hours

Capable of moderate to heavy lifting

Standard First Aid and CPR

Education

Completion of the SDV-BS course

Job description

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The Fisheries Vessel Technician will work as part of a team to support the Lake Erie Partnership Index Fishing Program. The Partnership program is an annual fisheries assessment program that has been conducted in Lake Erie for over 30 years by the Ontario Commercial Fisheries' Association (OCFA) in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). The Partnership program is one of the largest fish community surveys in the Great Lakes and spans the entire Canadian side of Lake Erie. Data collected during the Partnership program serves as a key source of information for fisheries management decisions in Lake Erie. The Partnership program routinely captures thousands of fish representing 30+ species and provides a unique opportunity for new and seasoned fisheries professionals to further develop their knowledge and skills (e.g., fish identification).

The Fisheries Vessel Technician will work aboard a Lake Erie commercial fishing vessel participating in a lake-wide fish community survey from several harbours in Lake Erie. The primary responsibilities of the position include following field protocols, measuring and recording limnological parameters (e.g., water temperature and dissolved oxygen), pulling and setting of gill nets, fish collection and storage, and organizing the transport of fish to the laboratory.

The successful candidate will be required to start in late August 2025 and finish late October 2025; however, the positions may be extended into November depending on program progression. The Fisheries Technician (Vessel Operations) will be paid $21/hour and will include an accommodation allowance of up to $2000 CAD.

What Candidates Need to Succeed

• Experience working on large vessels
• Proficient at measuring water parameters
• Experience setting and pulling gill nets
• Ability to work long hours
• Capable of moderate to heavy lifting
• Have completed the SDV-BS course (formerly MED A3) or be prepared to complete the course
• Possesses or can obtain Standard First Aid and CPR

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Fisheries

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