Seasonal | Alert Bay

Fisheries Office Assistant – 2026 

POSITION SUMMARY:

To assist the Aquatic Resources Manager in the coordination, administration and monitoring of ‘Na̱mg̱is aquatic activities, as well as assisting with resources planning activities to ensure sustainable marine and freshwater resource use and habitats within and adjacent to ‘Na̱mg̱is territory.

REPORTS TO: Aquatic Resources Manager, Natural Resources Department

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the Aquatic Resources Manager, assists in the operational administration of the ‘Namgis Aquatic Resources Team including:
  • Maintains required financial, statistical and field records
  • Prepares for meetings, workshops, and presentations, as well as takes and maintains meeting minutes 
  • Provides logistical support for the ‘Namgis aquatic staff 
  • Administers and monitors ‘Na̱mg̱is Food, Social and Ceremonial (FSC) permits
  • Participate in ‘Na̱mg̱is Food Security related activities
  • Liaisons with Fisheries and Oceans and Province of BC technical staff and other agency staff as appropriate
• Assists in the administration of activities related to the restoration of ‘Namgis aquatic habitats including proposal writing, grant reporting, and financial tracking
• Assists in the implementation of aquatic related research activities
• Assists in ‘Na̱mg̱is public education and community outreach activities related to aquatic resources and other land and resource activities
• Scheduling of field activities and tracking staff hours
• Preparing and maintaining scientific field equipment, digital and/or paper data sheets, and PPE for field work
• May have limited participation in field work related to research and other aquatic projects
• Work early mornings, evening and weekends as assigned
• Other duties and projects assigned

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong computer skills and familiar with Microsoft Office products
• Comfortable learning and using digital applications needed for managing aquatic resources activities
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills
• Highly organized
• Ability to engage with ‘Na̱mg̱is members, the general public, and government officials in a courteous manner
• Previous experience in aquatic management or a related field is an asset
• Knowledge of Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw culture and ‘Na̱mg̱is protocols is a strong asset

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent (post-secondary training preferred)
• Certificate or diploma in administration, data management or related field
• Valid class 5 drivers license

UNUSUAL JOB FEATURES:

• Predominantly an office position but can include some field activity duties 
• Field activities can be physically demanding job that includes strenuous labour 
• Field tasks include travel by ferry, truck and boat to work site  
• Irregular work hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities

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

$25.21 – $29.32/hour 

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