Seasonal job opportunities
The following seasonal job positions are currently available for watercraft inspection at various locations in Alberta:
These job postings will remain open until suitable candidates are found. For more information about Government of Alberta job opportunities, see:
It's the law!
The Alberta Government changed legislation to help protect Alberta’s waters from aquatic invasive species.
When highway signage indicates that a watercraft inspection station is open, it is mandatory that everyone transporting a watercraft must report to the onsite inspectors to have their boats, trailers and other water-related equipment checked for invasive species such as zebra and quagga mussels, and plants. For further information see Invasive species.
Bypassing an open inspection station while transporting a watercraft is a violation of the Fisheries (Alberta) Act and can result in a $324 fine. Additionally, all watercraft must have their drain plugs pulled while being transported on Alberta highways. Failure to pull the plug may result in a $180 fine.
To review the legislation see Bill 13: Fisheries (Alberta) Amendment Act, 2015 and the Ministerial Order 30/2015 as per Section 32 (14) of Fisheries (Alberta) Act.
We appreciate your compliance. We are taking these steps to protect Alberta’s waters from harmful aquatic invasive species that pose great threats to native fisheries, water quality, local economies and industry.
Check out the video below to learn more about mandatory watercraft inspections.
Watercraft inspection stations: What to expect
The Alberta Government operates inspection stations across the province during the boating season. The majority of these stations are located along major highways near border crossings at Commercial Vehicle Inspection stations.
Large highway road signage with flashing lights indicates when the station is open. Everyone transporting a watercraft must stop for an inspection when the station is open.
Everyone transporting a watercraft must stop for an inspection when the station is open.
Contact
Connect with the Aquatic Invasive Species Hotline if you have questions about the Fisheries (Alberta) Act legislation changes, watercraft inspections or aquatic invasive species:
Phone: 1-855-336-BOAT (2628)
Email: [email protected]