biological technologist

Overview

Languages: French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Natural resources/conservation, general
• Natural resources management and policy, general
• Natural resources law enforcement and protective services
• Wildlife, fish and wildlands science and management

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• In/on water
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Remote location

Responsibilities Tasks

• Assist in analysis of data and preparation of reports
• Assist in conducting field research and surveys to collect data and samples
• Analyze data and prepare reports
• Conduct environmental monitoring and compliance activities for the protection of wildlife and other natural resources
• Conduct field research and surveys to collect data and samples
• Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
• Generate public awareness of fish and wildlife conservation and regulation
• Collect and record data
• Collect, consolidate, cross-tabulate and format data

Experience and specialization

• Method of classification and/or cataloguing: Abstracting techniques

• Analytical techniques: Biological techniques

• Technical experience: Animal care and field studies work, Fresh water ecosystem, Marine ecosystem, Plant breeding, Acoustic techniques

• Area of work experience: Cultures and samples preparation, Environmental monitoring, Field research and surveying, Specification or technical writing

• Specialization or experience: Green economy sector, Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

• Area of specialization: Biology, Botany, Entomology, Wildlife ecology and management

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Own transportation, Willing to travel, Own vehicle, Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Flexibility
• Judgement

Benefits

• Financial benefits: Mileage paid, Stocks/shares

• Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer, Other benefits, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities, Variable or compressed work week, Wellness program