Aquatic monitoring skills meet practical fieldwork with Egis as a Fisheries Technician Intern supporting long-term programs across project locations in Canada.

This internship supports fish impingement and entrainment monitoring through biological sample collection, identification, measurement, photography, and data recording. You will combine field sampling, laboratory-style processing, and data management under experienced aquatic specialists. Variable hours range from 10 to 20 weekly, potentially reaching 40 hours in Spring 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with fish impingement and entrainment monitoring activities
• Collect, sort, identify, count, measure, and photograph aquatic samples
• Process fish eggs and larvae using microscope-based assessments
• Maintain field records, sampling logs, and monitoring data
• Support data entry,
  
  
  
  tabulation, quality assurance, and quality control

Requirements:

• Enrollment or graduation in Fisheries Biology or related programs
• Interest in aquatic ecosystems, fisheries monitoring, and environmental fieldwork
• Strong attention to detail when recording biological observations
• Adaptable availability for rotating day, evening, and night shifts
• Reliable travel, security screening, and required clearances

Build fisheries monitoring experience through careful sampling, aquatic identification, biological documentation, and accurate environmental data management with Egis.