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

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