Casual/On-Call | Alert Bay

Fisheries Guardian

Position Summary:

To assist the ‘Namgis First Nation to sustainably manage natural resources and habitat within, and adjacent to ‘Namgis territory. This is a casual and on-call position that is only called in when needed, there are no guaranteed hours.

REPORTS TO:

Aquatic Resources Manager, Natural Resources Department

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Positively represent ‘Namgis to members and the outside world in all aspects of their duties
• Neatly complete all field monitoring data sheets and ensure they are digitally entered and stored
• Administrative and reporting duties as assigned
• Field activities include:
  • Conducting stock assessments
  • Conducting habitat inspections and assessments
  • Conducting enforcement compliance monitoring (observe, record, report only)
  • Conducting stream enhancement and maintenance
  • Conducting physical and biological sampling
  • Conducting other aquatic resource related monitoring activities
  • Conducting field management activities at recreational sites
  • Participating in ‘Namgis Food Security related activities
• Participating in Community relations and education activities
• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of equipment including vessels, all-terrain vehicles, trucks, trailers, etc.
• Undertake training as assigned
• To work early morning, evening and weekend shifts as assigned
• Other related duties and projects as may be required from time to time

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years experience in an aquatic related field work
• Ability to work in challenging marine and wilderness environments in a safe, efficient and team-oriented manner
• Ability to perform complex measuring, recording and reporting functions related to natural resources management, habitat restoration, etc.
• Experience in the operation of marine vessels
• Ability to engage with ‘Namgis members, the general public, and government officials in a courteous manner
• Knowledge of Kwakwaka’wakw culture Knowledge of community-base fisheries management
• Knowledge of North Pacific marine species and ecosystems

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
• Class 5 BC Driver’s License
• SVOP, MEDA3; Marine First Aid, and Radio Operators Certificate
• Electrofishing Certificate
• Swiftwater Rescue Certificate
• GPS & Radar Experience
• Vancouver Island University Natural Resources Extension Program Certificate or First Nations Stewardship Technician Training Program Certificate

UNUSUAL JOB FEATURES:

• Predominantly a field position but does have related office duties
• Physically demanding job that includes strenuous labour
• Tasks include travel by ferry, truck and boat to work site

If interested, please submit your covering letter and resume by 4:30pm on Friday June 20th, 2025 to:

Namgis First Nation, PO Box 210, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0, or by email to: humanresources@namgis.bc.ca

$24.18–$28.13/hour