Full Time | Alert Bay

CMT Crew Lead

POSITION SUMMARY: Supervise the CMT crew responsible for surveying ‘Na̱mg̱is lands in identifying and recording evidence of past and current use, occupancy of the land and forest, and the cultural resources. This includes participating in subsurface sampling and other activities in the field. Coordinate with archaeological experts, industry, work planning, data management and safety protocol reviews in office.

REPORTS TO: Forester

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Positively represent ‘Na̱mg̱is to members and the outside world in all activities
  • Lead Planning and Performance of Cultural Heritage Resource (CHR) surveys
  • Measure and record data on identified features following standardized procedures
  • Keep consistent, timely, and accurate records of data gathered by the CMT crew
  • Perform fieldwork according to the ‘Na̱mg̱is Natural Resource Department Safety Plan and WorkSafe BC Regulations
  • Assist Professional Archaeologists in subsurface assessments
  • Communicate clearly with the Forester about survey status and findings
  • Ensure safe operation of ‘Na̱mg̱is equipment, vehicles, and vessels used by the crew
  • Participate in related information and data management in an office setting;
  • Participate in combined stewardship technician and territory monitoring activities as required
  • Participating in community or cultural events as required
  • Other related duties and projects as may be required from time to time

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience of fieldwork in natural resources
  • Knowledge of Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw culture
  • Familiar with use of forestry field maps, compass, and GPS
  • Familiar with common data capture devices and survey/mapping software
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Safety awareness in a wilderness forest setting
  • Leadership skills, and 2 years leadership experience in a similar setting
  • Familiar with standard resource road radio protocols
  • Physically able to participate in forest surveys in all types of weather and terrain

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2-year certificate/diploma in a field related to land use management, forestry, biology or outdoor recreation management, or equivalent experience. 
  • RISC CMT/Archaeology Technician or ‘Na̱mg̱is Cultural Awareness Training
  • Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
  • Valid First Aid OFA1 and Transportation Endorsement.

UNUSUAL JOB FEATURES: 

  • Various tasks that include strenuous manual labour and hiking long distances
  • May work in or near swift waters
  • Tasks may include travel by boat or truck to remote areas

If interested, please submit your covering letter and resume to:

‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation, PO Box 210, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0, or

by email to: humanresources@namgis.bc.ca

$62,699 – $73,528

We thank you for your interest, however, only short listed applicants will be contacted