Conservation and fishery officers (NOC 2224)

Conservation and fishery officers perform some or all of the following duties:

• create public awareness of fish and wildlife conservation and regulations
• carry out patrols by truck, aircraft, boat or on foot to ensure compliance with the provincial and federal regulations relating to fish, wildlife and the environment
• investigate complaints, arrest violators, prepare briefs and present evidence in court
• issue licences, export documents and special permits, and collect royalties assessed on fish, wildlife and timber resources
• put into use and oversee approved techniques in preventing or overcoming damage caused by wildlife
• perform resource protection duties
• gather resource data by making inventories of fish, collecting water samples and assisting biologists in scientific research
• supervise or provide firearms safety training courses and trapper education courses

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office, or an outdoor work environment where the worker is exposed to various weather conditions or an interior space such as vehicle. Also, work may take place in hazardous locations where the worker is exposed to chemicals, infectious bacteria, viruses and other substances that may be dangerous or cause illness.

Education, training & qualifications

• Completion of a college program in renewable resources management, environmental conservation or a related discipline is usually required.
• On-the-job training and courses related to law enforcement and resource management are provided.
• A class-5 driver's licence, pesticide applicator's licence and explosives licence may be required.

Skills

• Spatial Perception
• Innovative
• Numerical Ability
• Detail-Oriented
• Verbal & Written Comprehension
• Motor Coordination
• Methodical

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Education programs in B.C.

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