FISHERMEN AND SCIENTISTS RESEARCH SOCIETY - FISHERIES TECHNICIAN
Job Description
The Fisheries Technician’s primary responsibilities will include participating in the FSRS Lobster Recruitment Project, Lobster Collector Project, V-Notching Project and Size at Maturity Study. The Technician will perform the following duties under the direction of the Research Biologist or Senior Fisheries Technician, and the Project Manager.
· Establish a network of fishing industry contacts, including fishermen, fish plant owners and fish plant workers, fishermen's associations, scientists working in fishing or fishery science related disciplines, teachers, etc.
· Act as liaison between fishermen and scientists.
· Participate in at-sea and shore-based sampling programs for crustaceans and other species under the direction of the FSRS Fisheries Technician. The sampling programs will include the completion of scientific data sheets, entering data into a computer based spreadsheet or database, and presentation of results to project participants and FSRS members by one-on-one meetings, group meetings, workshops and written reports, including articles in the FSRS newsletter.
· Participate in the Lobster Collector Project, including preparation and deployment of collectors.
· Participate in the development and implementation of other data collection projects, including identifying, training and supervising participants.
· Review FSRS members' data, provide remedial training as required to ensure high data quality, and enter members' data into a spreadsheet or database.
· Distribute and track distribution of scientific equipment to FSRS members, and maintain equipment.
· Support efforts to ensure effective communication between fishermen, FSRS staff, scientists, and the general public. This will include participating in the organization and implementation of workshops and local area meetings.
· Research and write articles for publication in the FSRS newsletter Hook, Line and Thinker.
· Increase effective communication of research results deriving from projects undertaken by the FSRS and its collaborators, including, DFO, universities, NGOs and fisheries groups.
· Other duties as assigned by the Senior Fisheries Technicians, General Manager or Project Leaders.
Qualifications
· Field of Study – Marine Biology or Biology preferred.
· Must have reliable vehicle and valid drivers licence.
· Must be willing to go out on fishing boats.
· Experience using databases/spreadsheets, in particular Access and Excel.
· Competency with Word.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Initiative and motivation.
· Able to work independently.
· Organized.
· Able to keep accurate and detailed documentation of work.
· Basic knowledge of fish biology.
· Knowledge or experience in sampling procedures.
· Familiarity with fisheries research and the fishing industry an asset.
Work Term Information
Employer: Fishermen and Scientists Research Society
Number of Positions: Up to 2 positions in Cape Breton and 2 positions in HRM, depending on available funding.
Locations of Work: To be based from home; will require travel throughout Nova Scotia.
Area of coverage: Cape Breton - Will cover areas throughout Cape Breton. HRM – Will cover ports primarily along the Eastern Shore, with some travel to the Yarmouth area possible
Period of Work Term: Cape Breton: May 6 – July 27, 2013 HRM: April 29 – July 20, 2013 (proposed start and finish dates; subject to change depending on funding)
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/week
Rate of Pay: $12/hour + 4% vacation pay Travel Allowance: $0.43/km
Application Process
Send resume and cover letter with three references to: Patty King, General Manager
Fishermen and Scientists Research Society
PO Box 25125
Halifax, NS B3M 4H4 Fax: 902-876-1320
E-mail: [email protected]
Deadline: March 15, 2013