Fisheries Analyst

Expected start date: May 5 to August 29, 2025,

Summary

Oceana Canada was established as an independent charity in 2015 and is part of the largest international advocacy group dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Oceana Canada has successfully campaigned to end the shark fin trade, make rebuilding depleted fish populations the law, improve the way fisheries are managed and protect marine habitat. Canada has the longest coastline in the world, with an ocean surface area of 7.1 million square kilometres, or 70 per cent of its landmass.

Oceana Canada believes that Canada has a national and global obligation to manage our natural resources responsibly and help ensure a sustainable source of protein for the world’s growing population. Oceana Canada works with civil society, academics, fishers, Indigenous Peoples and  governments to return Canada’s formerly vibrant oceans to health and abundance. By restoring Canada’s oceans, we can strengthen our communities, reap greater economic and nutritional benefits, and protect our future.

Oceana Canada seeks a Fisheries Analyst to play a key role in support of its campaigns. The position requires of strong quantitative research abilities and communication skills. The Analyst will provide science support for developing the 2025 Fishery Audit.

Principal duties and Responsibilities

1. Synthesize information through literature searches, government reports, management plans and other sources that will be used to update our Fishery Audit in 2025.
2. Identify and conduct processes to automate, clean and proof data used in the Fishery Audit.
3. Provide research and campaign support for our fisheries and habitat protection goals.
4. Write, edit, and prepare reports and policy recommendations with meticulous attention to detail.
5. Provide additional research support related to fisheries and marine conservation to inform and support the goals and strategies of Oceana Canada’s campaigns, as needed and assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate level degree in a relevant scientific discipline with practical and relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of fisheries science and conservation.
• Strong quantitative and statistical skills and the ability to interpret, build and analyze large datasets.
• Excellent writing, editing, communication and research skills required.
• The successful candidate must be available for full-time work in Canada.

Oceana Canada is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with Nova Scotia Accessibility Act, support will be provided in the recruitment process and accommodations for disabilities will be provided on request wherever appropriate. All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.

TO APPLY: Please apply at the link below by 5:00 p.m. on April 11, 2025 for the best consideration. Applications will be assessed upon receipt; therefore, we encourage early submission.