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Fish Culture Technician : Job ID :

- 247029

Posting status :

- Open

Organization :

- Ministry of Natural Resources

Division :

- Fish and Wildlife Services Branch, Hills Lake Fish Culture Station

City :

- Englehart

Position(s) language :

- English

Job term :

- 1 Permanent

Job code :

- 41104 - Resource Technician 3

Salary :

- $27.49 - $30.60 Per hour - Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

- Do you have in-depth knowledge of fish culture management techniques and enjoy working within a high performing team environment? -

- The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.- We offer:

- a defined benefit pension plan

- maternity and parental leave top-up advantages which includes adoptive parents

- comprehensive health plan

- life and disability insurance

- flexible work arrangements

- collegial and professional work culture

- career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas

- on-the-job training to support your success in the role

About the job : In this role, you will:

- conduct and monitor fish culture activities
- plan and implement fish culture projects
- operate and maintain highly technical equipment
- meet stations goals and objectives
- provide leadership and technical direction

What you bring to the team : Mandatory requirement :

- You have the ability to obtain a class 'D' licence with a 'Z' endorsement.

Fish culture expertise :

- You have practical experience with fish culture, hatchery and husbandry techniques and activities such as: egg collections and incubation, egg transfers, yearling production, inventories, fish distribution and brood stock management.




- You have knowledge of fish stocking operations such as organizing paperwork, handling, netting, loading, transporting and releasing fish.
- You have general knowledge of aquaculture and fish culture technologies, including automatic feeding systems, feed management, water quality, photo period and waste management.

Interpersonal and communication skills :

- You have the proven ability to maintain positive working relationships with station team, other program areas and project partners.
- You can exercise tact and professionalism while interfacing with the public and serving as the representative for the fish culture station at meetings or on committees.

Technical and other skills :

- You have the demonstrated ability to operate and perform maintenance on highly technical equipment such as water quality monitoring instruments and water process and control system equipment.
- You ensure that your workplace conduct complies with worker responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated safety regulations.

Analytical skills :

- You have a good track record of successfully planning and implementing projects to meet assigned targets.

- You are able to troubleshoot equipment failure and provide solutions for repairing. How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility : We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.



We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.- Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.- Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

- accessibility

- Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information :

- Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details :

- 1 English Permanent, Hills Lake Fish Culture Station, Concession 5, Bryce Township, Englehart, North Region

Compensation group :

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours :

- Schedule 4.7

Category :

- Fish and Wildlife

Posted on :

- Thursday, July 9, 2026

Note :

- N-NR-247029/26

How to apply :

- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information

📌 Fish Culture Technician (Englehart)
🏢 Ministry of Natural Resources
📍 Englehart