Conservation and Fisheries Officers
(NOC 2224)
in All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information TechnologyThis group includes conservation and fishery officers, inspectors and observers who enforce federal and provincial regulations established for the protection of fish, wildlife and other natural resources and collect and relay information on resource management. They work for federal and provincial government departments.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
Hourly Pay
$20.00
Minimum$30.38
Median$45.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,650
Minimum$67,895
Median$82,625
MaximumCompared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
Hourly Pay
$18.00
Minimum$34.90
Median$54.10
MaximumAnnual Pay
$13,568
Minimum$60,422
Median$107,009
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
This group includes conservation and fishery officers, inspectors and observers who enforce federal and provincial regulations established for the protection of fish, wildlife and other natural resources and collect and relay information on resource management. They work for federal and provincial government departments.
Job duties
Conservation and fishery officers, inspectors, and observers:
- Generate public awareness of fish and wildlife conservation and regulations.
- Patrol by truck, aircraft, boat, or on foot, to ensure compliance with the provincial and federal statutes 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.
- Implement and supervise approved techniques in preventing or overcoming damage caused by wildlife.
- Perform resource protection duties like inspecting fishing gear and equipment and monitoring fishing activities for compliance with regulations.
- Gather resource data by making inventories of fish, collecting water samples, and helping biologists in scientific research.
- Supervise or provide firearms safety training courses and trapper education courses.
Sample job titles
- conservation officer
- fish and game warden
- fisheries inspector
- fisheries officer
- forest ranger - wildlife management
- game officer
- game warden
- natural resources officer
- park ranger
Skills
- Strong spoken and written communication skills are needed to prepare briefs and present evidence in court and in speaking to the public. You need to be methodical in investigating complaints and compiling field and resource data. Explaining regulations and confronting or arresting violators requires confidence and the ability to be assertive. You may be required to provide or supervise safety training courses and must be able to operate vehicles like trucks, aircraft, or boats.
Job requirements
- 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.
Other considerations
- Resource conservation and environmental concerns may help to generate job opportunities for people in these jobs. People in these jobs usually work regular hours; however, irregular hours may be required to follow through on an experiment or fieldwork. Progression to senior and supervisory positions is possible with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Southern
$71,810 median annual incomeHalifax
$69,277 median annual incomeCape Breton
$40,184 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$64,925 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Public administration
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Transportation and warehousing
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
45-54
35-44
25-34
15-24
65+
Compared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
25-34
45-54
35-44
55-64
15-24
Top levels of education
College Diploma
$71,459 median annual incomeHigh school
$40,057 median annual incomeBachelor
$61,110 median annual incomeMaster
N/ATrade Certification
N/ACompared to: All Engineering, Math, Science, and Information Technology
College Diploma
$59,986 median annual incomeBachelor
$63,965 median annual incomeHigh school
$45,835 median annual incomeMaster
$65,105 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$57,773 median annual incomeEducation & training
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Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Environmental Science
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Institutions providing this program
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Institutions providing this program
Wolfville, NS
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Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
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Institutions providing this program
Truro, NS
Various, NS
Water, Wetlands and Marine Resources Management
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