Fisheries Technician

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• Job Title
  :
  Fisheries Technician
• Job Requisition : 79835
• Ministry
  :
  Environment and Protected Areas
• Location
  :
  Calgary
• Full or Part-Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Hours of Work
  : 36.25 hours per week
• Permanent/Temporary
  :
  Temporary Wage Position (6 Months)
• Scope
  :
  Open Competition
• Closing Date
  :
  February 20, 2026
• Classification
  :
  Natural Resources 3 (NR3)
• Salary
  : $25.07 to $31.72 hourly

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.

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Are you passionate about working in a dynamic environment with Alberta’s stocked trout? Would you like to contribute to the enhancement of Alberta’s stocked water bodies? If so, this may be the opportunity for you!

The Fisheries Seasonal Technician is a vital member of a specialized team responsible for implementing Alberta’s annual fish‑stocking program. Operating with a degree of independence, this position performs a variety of technical duties to ensure the effective delivery of fish culture programs in accordance with Ministry policies, procedures, and legislation. The Technician provides technical support in fish egg and fish production activities, contributing to the Ministry’s business plan goals and objectives.

• Assist in the rearing and culture of fish at provincial hatcheries, providing technical support and basic expertise in fish culture practices.
• Participate in field work, including travel to and temporary stays at remote locations (up to 10 days), for the sampling and monitoring of stocked water bodies using both intensive and passive netting methods.
• Contribute to the stocking of lakes and fisheries, supporting programs that account for approximately 25% of provincial angling activity and over $166 million in economic impact annually.
• Support hatchery and field operations that maintain and enhance recreational angling experiences for the public.
• Conduct public hatchery tours and engage with stakeholders to promote awareness and understanding of fish culture programs and initiatives.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including heavy lifting, and participate in weekend, early morning, and late-night shifts as part of a rotating schedule with other staff.

This role directly contributes to the success of Alberta’s fish culture initiatives and the delivery of high-quality recreational fishing opportunities for the public.

Check out this video to experience a day in the life of one of our Fisheries Technicians:

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

• Drive for Results - Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Build Collaborative Environments - by sharing ideas, valuing input of others and working collaboratively and productively to achieve the outcomes.
• Creative Problem Solving - to assess options and implications to achieve outcomes and solutions for the sustainability of fisheries resources in Alberta.
• Agility - to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, as well as work effectively in a changing environment.

• A completed high school diploma plus some related experience (i.e. up to 12 months).

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Basic computer skills for limited data entry.
• Knowledge of general safety regulations,…