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Fisheries Biologist Company: Government of Alberta, Forestry and Parks Location: Edmonton (other locations considered) Job Information Job Title: Fisheries Biologist Requisition ID: 82991 Ministry: Forestry and Parks Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary: Permanent Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: May 13, 2026 Classification: Natural Resources 8 Salary: $3,165.58 - $4,088.56 Bi-weekly ($82,622 - $106,712 Annually) As the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, we promote environmentally responsible forest management, including wildfire control, and preserve provincial parks for public recreation. We manage public lands to support both conservation and sustainable use, including recreational access, commercial activities, and grazing leases for Alberta producers. Competencies Build Collaborative Environments : Involve a diversity of specialties for their input to help develop innovative products and ask questions that may expose issues as well as lead to innovation. Creative ProblemSolving : Think outside the box. Understand the difference between certainty and uncertainty, utilize existing and sought knowledge to help develop current system or solve issues. Develop Self and Others : Challenge current thinking/system and support innovative ideas/direction/products. Systems Thinking : Appreciate and understand the concept of sustainability and/or socioeconomic models regarding how they relate to the management of resources. Understand current issues/challenges and develop a path to the desired state. Drive for Results : See the bigger picture/challenges/hurdles and proactively address issues/challenges while remaining principled to achieve outcomes. Qualifications A completed University degree (4 years) in environmental science/natural resource management, Conservation Management, Biology, Fisheries Management, Aquatics Ecology or a related field. Minimum 4 years of directly related field experience in fisheries management. A valid Class5 Drivers License or equivalent. Equivalences may be considered : Related 2-year diploma plus 6 years of related experience. Additional related education considered in lieu of experience based on one year of experience for one year of education. Assets Experience with Albertas Fisheries Management program. A graduate degree (MSc or PhD) in environmental science/natural resource management, Conservation Management, Biology, Fisheries Management, Aquatics Ecology or a related field. Experience managing large datasets including the management of data, data analysis and reporting. Experience with mapping software as it relates to data management and interpretation. Experience with fisheries and aquatic ecological principles, data analysis and interpretation, project management, and the development of fisheries management plans. Experience collaborating with multijurisdictional stakeholder groups including other levels of government. Knowledge of relevant provincial and federal acts, regulations, policies, and procedures. Specifically, Alberta Fishery Regulations, Federal Fisheries Act, Fisheries Ministerial Regulation, General Fisheries Alberta Regulation, Fisheries Alberta Act, Federal Species at Risk Act. Experience with operating offhighway vehicles (4X4, ATV, snowmobile), motorized boats (jet and propeller), use of firearms, specialized fisheries equipment including radio/acoustic telemetry, gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing (backpack and boat), limnological and water sampling, and other fisheries management sampling equipment. This competition is for 1 fulltime permanent position located in Edmonton. Other locations within Alberta may be considered. Any costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Outofprovince applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. #J-18808-Ljbffr