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Onda is an R&amp;D and contract service organization focused on the application of biotechnologies to improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability in aquaculture and related industries. The company combines extensive experience in aquaculture with a strong background in aquatic animal health, nutrition, and molecular biology to provide research-based solutions. Join our team as a Night Shift Aquaculture Technician at Onda, where you will play a pivotal role in monitoring and ensuring the health and wellbeing of our aquatic animals. Your responsibilities will extend to maintaining the security and integrity of the facility and its equipment throughout the night. This vital position supports our Operations Department, which is integral to our business's husbandry maintenance and supply chain functions. Key Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: <ul><li>Planning: Execute the nightly plan as outlined by the aquaculture supervisor, ensuring adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols.</li><li>Stockholding &amp; Trial Support: Manage room turnovers, setup, and prompt removal of moribund fish as required by the area supervisor.</li><li>Husbandry: Provide support for aquatic animals, including tank cleaning and feed weigh backs, as per supervisor guidelines.</li><li>Maintenance: Assist with minor repairs and maintenance tasks to support continuous facility operation.</li><li>Support Research Associates: Assist with tasks like labeling, data entry, and conducting nightly health checks on aquatic animals.</li><li>Facility Cleaning: Maintain cleanliness in office areas, washrooms, lunchroom, and ante rooms.</li><li>RAS Operation: Monitor and ensure the efficient operation of RAS units and all mechanical equipment.</li><li>Data and Reporting: Ensure accurate logging of daily information, maintaining high data integrity and reliability.</li><li>Systems and Operations: Adhere to operational standards and quality policies, promoting a culture of excellent regulatory compliance.</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits: <ul><li>Comprehensive group health benefits package, ensuring the well-being of team members.</li><li>Generous paid time off policy, including 3 weeks of paid vacation time, 10 days of sick time and 11 public holidays.</li><li>Company-matched RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) to support long-term financial goals.</li><li>Health &amp; Wellness Allowance, providing an annual allowance of $250 to be used towards a Health Spending Account (HSA) and/or a Wellness Account. </li></ul>Shift Details: <ul><li>12-hour shift on a 4-day rotation.</li></ul>Join Onda and be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovative aquaculture practices and sustainable operations. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career in aquatic animal care and facility management. We will continue accepting applications until we identify a suitable candidate. Please note that only applicants selected for the next phase of the competition will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding and thank all candidates for their interest in joining our organization.

Aquaculture Technician (Night Shift)

About Musqueam We are traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking people. Today, we are a strong, growing community of over 1,300 members. We live on a small portion of our traditional territory, known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve, located south of Marine Drive near the mouth of the Fraser River. The name Musqueam relates back to the River Plant, the name of the plant is məθkʷəy̓. There is a story that has been passed on from generation to generation that explains how we became known as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Plant. We have always moved throughout our territory using the resources it provides for fishing, hunting, trapping and gathering. We remain distinct and our cultural practices are strong, despite the devastating impacts of residential schools, colonial laws banning our ceremonies, and other attempts to assimilate our people. Our lands and waters continue to support our cultural and economic practices while serving as a source of knowledge and memory, encoded with our teachings and laws. To learn more about Musqueam, please visit <a href="http://www.musqueam.bc.ca" target="_blank">www.musqueam.bc.ca</a> Position Summary: Reporting to the Fisheries Manager, the Aboriginal Fisheries Officer (AFO) is responsible for the monitoring of the various Musqueam fisheries. The AFO also provides public education and awareness of the various fisheries, their cultural importance, the resource limitations and conservation practices. Roles &amp; Responsibilities <ul><li>Maintains community fish distribution, with the resources available;</li><li>Conducts monitoring on the water; often on short notice;</li><li>Develops reports on monitoring, sampling, and departmental affairs as required;</li><li>Answers questions and queries from the Musqueam community</li><li>Conducts interviews and/or inspections in the field through communicating, educating, and interviewing;</li><li>Maintains ongoing contact with other MIB departments, and other external governmental and non-governmental contacts;</li><li>Provides education and advice to fishers on the types and species of fish they are legally allowed to use, gear and restrictions, time and area, and improvements they could make; </li><li>Collects and records information on hours worked on fisheries or habitat related activities such as: sites inspected; checks of vessels, persons, or vehicles; actions taken; and other administrative duties for planning use by the Commission;</li><li>Maintains fisheries licenses logs; fisheries data logs and provides reports per MIB Fisheries to the Fisheries Manager per fishery;</li><li>Reviews and makes sound analysis on referrals, and makes recommendations accordingly;</li><li>Develops and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues and individuals from outside agencies;</li><li>Keep up-to-date on the developing Fisheries Program via job shadowing the Senior Aboriginal Fisheries Officer;</li><li>Taking pertinent courses;</li><li>Assists in training courses for new recruits, colleagues, individuals from other agencies and public organizations; and</li><li>Other related duties as required.</li></ul>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES <ul><li>Successful completion of High School Diploma, or equivalent, or post-secondary education. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered;</li><li>One year minimum knowledge of, and experience in, the Aboriginal fisheries, the fishing industry, habitat management, or conservation programs;</li><li>Knowledge and experience of the delivery of similar programs in the context of Musqueam or other First Nations culture and history;</li><li>Knowledge of various Aboriginal, Indigenous and First Nations Acts and Regulations;</li><li>Knowledge and ability in policing and/or security measures in communication and conflict resolution;</li><li>Basic boat handling knowledge;</li><li>Valid First Aid Certificate (or willingness to take on-the-job);</li><li>Valid Small Vessel Operator Certificate;</li><li>Marine Emergency Duties Certificate;</li><li>Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook);</li><li>Ability to use sound judgement and diplomacy in high stress/conflict situations involving Musqueam cultural traditions;</li><li>Must have awareness of social, economic, political and historical concerns in Indigenous communities;</li><li>Ability to demonstrate professionalism in the workplace, and when representing the Musqueam Indian Band;</li><li>Ability to interact and coordinate work efforts with other departments/agencies and provide input when required;</li><li>Ability to use tact and judgement in dealing with sensitive and complex issues;</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communications skills including the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely;</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality; and</li><li>Ability to operate small vessels.</li><li>Successful criminal record check;</li><li>Valid Driver's License.</li></ul>Working Conditions <ul><li>The work is performed in an office environment and outdoors or on a boat.</li></ul>Why work for Musqueam? Our success as a leader as a First Nations Government is built on the traditional teachings of our people, initiative and dedication of the Musqueam Indian Band. Providing a highly engaged traditional government that is member focused. <ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Training and career development</li><li>Business casual environment</li><li>Community fitness and gym access</li><li>Comprehensive group benefits plan and pension plan</li></ul>Centrally located with free parking; free onsite gym and class access; close to nature trails at UBC and along the Fraser River, shops, restaurants and service

Aboriginal Fisheries Officer

Senior Aquatic Biologist Are you an experienced Aquatic Biologist looking to progress your career? We're looking for Senior Aquatic Biologist to join our growing team. We are open to filling this position in our Mount Pearl NL, Halifax NS, Fredericton NB, Moncton NB, or Ottawa, ON office. The role will require travel to the Happy Valley Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador area. At GEMTEC, we offer something different. We're an employee-owned, 400-person multidisciplinary consulting firm-not too big, not too small. We're large enough to compete head-to-head with publicly traded engineering giants, but still small enough to maintain the culture and flexibility of a close-knit team. Our size and hands-on management style let us move quickly, embrace new opportunities, and empower our people to shape their own careers-without getting lost in corporate bureaucracy. You're an ideal candidate if you have: <ul><li>A passion for the outdoors and a proven ability to thrive in a challenging outdoor setting.</li><li>A proactive approach to problem-solving in remote and rugged terrain.</li><li>An ownership mentality that treats each project as if it's building your own home</li><li>Resilience to work in adverse and changing environmental conditions and ability to make on-the-ground decisions.</li></ul>A typical day on the job might look like: <ul><li>Developing and overseeing comprehensive aquatic surveys designed to meet provincial and federal requirements. </li><li>Leading and coordinating aquatic field surveys including fish and mussel species and population level inventories, benthic invertebrates, water and sediment sampling, and habitat mapping. </li><li>Overseeing site characterization from an aquatic biology perspective and contributing to multidisciplinary discussions. </li><li>Undertaking necessary consultation / engagement with clients, regulators, sub-contractors, etc. </li><li>Contributing to project planning efforts in regard to bathymetry, substrate profiling, and aquatic-terrestrial impact assessments. </li><li>Guiding development of aquatic compensation strategies and site-level ecological enhancements. </li><li>Supervising and mentoring junior biologists in field techniques, data collection, and QA/QC procedures. </li><li>Preparing and reviewing aquatic baseline investigations, aquatic impact assessments, contribute to larger environmental assessments and other required regulatory submissions. </li><li>Maintaining a high standard of health, safety, and environmental compliance in all project activities.</li><li>Consulting and incorporating indigenous community stakeholders in program development, fieldwork, data analysis, logistics, etc.</li><li>Other duties as required, depending on project needs</li></ul>Educational &amp; Experience Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related discipline.</li><li>Minimum 10 years of experience in aquatic biology, with a strong focus on program development, fieldwork, technical reporting and permitting.</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading aquatic assessments involving fish (freshwater), mussels, water quality, and habitat evaluations.</li><li>Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting processes (e.g., federal/provincial EA requirements, DFO, SAR, etc.).</li><li>Experience in compensation planning considered an asset.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills; capable of preparing technical reports and engaging with stakeholders.</li><li>Experience leading and coordinating a team of biologists to undertake field surveys, data management and technical writing.</li><li>Experience with community statistical software is considered an asset.</li></ul>The good stuff you get: <ul><li>Fair pay plus extra: competitive salary with year-end profit-sharing bonus.</li><li>Complete health &amp; dental coverage including vision, paramedical services, EFAP, Teladoc, and more!</li><li>Retirement planning made easier with a 5% employer match on your contributions.</li><li>Paid time off (vacation and sick days).</li></ul>Interested individuals, click here to apply: <a href="https://gemtec.bamboohr.com/careers/230" target="_blank">https://gemtec.bamboohr.com/careers/230</a> Thank you for taking the time to consider GEMTEC. Only candidates proceeding to the next phase of the application process will be contacted at this time. We encourage you to connect with us on LinkedIn, even if this opportunity isn't for you, the next one might be! Should you be selected for an interview and require accommodation of any kind, please kindly help us understand how we can help.

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