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: [email protected]
$24.18–$28.13/hour
We thank you for your interest, however, only short listed applicants will be contacted
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