This role supports research operations, vessel readiness, and biological assessments that guide fisheries management on Lake Erie and connecting waterways. As a Fisheries Biologist 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Research Operations: Assist with vessel navigation, sampling activities, and adherence to assessment protocols
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain nets, trawls, limnological gear, and navigational systems used for lake research
• Biological Sampling: Process fish samples, perform dissections, and prepare data for analysis
• Data Management: Enter research data into agency databases and assemble information for annual reports
• Safety Oversight: Monitor safety procedures for vessels, vehicles, and facilities within the unit
• Public Engagement: Participate in outreach events and represent the agency in inter-jurisdictional programs