Job opportunity
Freshwater Fish Survey Technician
Monassemblee
Bring freshwater fish capture and identification expertise to the Canadian Museum of Nature in Gatineau, with field and laboratory responsibilities.
This temporary full-time technician supports research on fish, mussels, their connection, and eDNA samples. The position works under the Ichthyology Research Scientist, with malacology and aquatic zoology co-supervision. Fieldwork centers on Gatineau Park and may include other Ottawa River watershed regions. Laboratory activities occur in malacology, ichthyology, and potentially molecular biodiversity laboratories.
Key Responsibilities:
Capture and handle diverse freshwater fish species
Use electrofishing, nets, traps, or angling equipment
Participate in fish and mussel surveys
Lead aquatic field teams when required
Operate compound and dissecting microscopes
Requirements:
Minimum two years participating in freshwater fish fieldwork
Experience with boating and swimming
Experience photographing in field and laboratory settings
Scientific computer experience, including Microsoft 365
Bachelor’s or advanced Biology-related degree, or equivalent
Use freshwater survey, capture, identification, boating, and microscopy skills supporting zoological research across Gatineau and watershed sites.
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Apply on source site This temporary full-time technician supports research on fish, mussels, their connection, and eDNA samples. The position works under the Ichthyology Research Scientist, with malacology and aquatic zoology co-supervision. Fieldwork centers on Gatineau Park and may include other Ottawa River watershed regions. Laboratory activities occur in malacology, ichthyology, and potentially molecular biodiversity laboratories.
Key Responsibilities:
Capture and handle diverse freshwater fish species
Use electrofishing, nets, traps, or angling equipment
Participate in fish and mussel surveys
Lead aquatic field teams when required
Operate compound and dissecting microscopes
Requirements:
Minimum two years participating in freshwater fish fieldwork
Experience with boating and swimming
Experience photographing in field and laboratory settings
Scientific computer experience, including Microsoft 365
Bachelor’s or advanced Biology-related degree, or equivalent
Use freshwater survey, capture, identification, boating, and microscopy skills supporting zoological research across Gatineau and watershed sites.
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