Biological technician
Job in
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Listed on 2026-02-15
Listing for:
OFAH Foundation
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
-
Science
Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Compliance, Ecology -
Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Environmental Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Work Term:
Temporary - Work Language:
English - Hours:
35 hours per week - Education:
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years - Experience:
7 months to less than 1 year - Environmental science
- Wildlife, fish and wildlands science and management
- Natural resources and conservation, other
- Biology/biological sciences, general
- Environmental biology
- or equivalent experience Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Cold/refrigerated
- Hot
- In/on water
- Wet/damp
- Noisy Work setting
- Urban area
- Rural area
- Various locations Tasks
- Assist in analysis of data and preparation of reports
- Assist in conducting field research and surveys to collect data and samples
- Analyze data and prepare reports
- Conduct environmental monitoring and compliance activities for the protection of wildlife and other natural resources
- Conduct field research and surveys to collect data and samples Type of aquaculture operations
- Aquaculture — salmon Technical experience
- Fresh water ecosystem
- Marine ecosystem
- Plant breeding
- Greenhouse production programs Area of work experience
- Basic research
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Education or teaching
- Environmental monitoring
- Equipment safety assessment
- Field research and surveying
- Production operations
- Quality control and assurance Specialization or experience
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge Area of specialization
- Biology
- Botany
- Aquaculture
- Marine biology
- Agriculture Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract) Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is not available
- Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have experience working in this field? Employment terms options
- Day
- Weekend Green job
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Team building opportunities Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
- Provides visual accessibility accommodations (for example: braille, screen readers, etc.)
- Provides auditory accessibility accommodations (for example: transcription software, teletypewriters, etc.)
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
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