Job Description:

The Fisheries Biologist will report to the Assistant Director responsible for the Nunavik Research Centre in the Department of Environment, Wildlife and Research.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, coordinating & implementing fisheries research and monitoring programs across Nunavik;
• Planning, coordinating, and participating in field work in remote locations;
• Support local and regional organizations in developing & implementing fisheries research and monitoring programs
• Preparing reports, funding submissions, and research proposals, as required
• Interpret data, prepare detailed reports, and communicate findings in meetings and presentations;
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary research environment;
• to advance research and knowledge on Nunavik fish populations;
• Collaborate with and provide technical advice to researchers and community members;
• Supervise technical staff / students, as required;
• Be available to travel, as requested;
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Sc.;
• Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in a related field;
• Good communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;
• Proficient computer skills : Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PPT, ArcGIS, );
• Field experience working in remote or Northern environments a pre-requisite;
• Laboratory experience a pre-requisite;
• Demonstrable report writing capacity and presentations at meetings;
• Experience working with Indigenous communities an asset;
• Leadership experience an asset;
• Excellent analytical, organization, problem-solving, prioritization, and communication skills.

Benefits:

All marginal benefits available to employees of the Corporation as outlined in the Makivvik Corporation Human Resources Policy Manual