Full Time | Alert Bay

Guardian – Forestry, Recreation, Lands

Salary: Level 13, Salary _ L13 – $50,651 – $59,095) per year, commensurate with experience
Reports to: Director, Natural Resources

Number of Positions: Two (2)

Posting closes: Until filled

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Natural Resources (NR), the NR Stewardship Technician will be responsible for field activities related to ‘Namgis natural resource management in lands, fisheries, forestry, water, and rights and title related activities.

REPORTS TO: Director of Natural Resources

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Positively representing ‘Namgis to members and the outside world in all activities.
Activity Recording and Data collection: most field activities will have a data collection component, some examples include: CMT surveys, marine surveys, brood stock, egg-takes. These activities must be tracked in supplied notebook.
Activity Reporting: you will frequently be asked to create.
Physical and biological assessments
Physical and biological sampling
Community relations and education
Safe operation and maintenance of equipment including vessels, all-terrain vehicles, trucks, trailers, etc.
General maintenance: gear, vehicles, facilities. All tools, vehicles and facilities are to meet safety standards of ‘Namgis policies.
Undertake training as assigned.
Support new/temporary staff.
Other duties are as required by the Natural Resources Director, and/or the Administrator.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work in challenging marine and wilderness environments in a safe and efficient manner
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated competency with MS Office Software
Knowledge of ‘Namgis culture

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

Grade 8 or equivalent
Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
Small Vessel Operator Proficiency – SVOP
Marine Emergency Duties
Basic First Aid
Swiftwater Rescue

UNUSUAL JOB FEATURES:

Various duties that include strenuous manual labour
Irregular work hours which may include overnight and weekends
Extensive outdoor work
May work in or near swift waters
Tasks often include travel by ferry and truck/boat to work site or as part of activities

How to apply

Please submit the following:

your resume;
a brief cover letter describing your interest; and

Applications may be submitted by email to humanresources@namgis.bc.ca or delivered to the Administration Office at 49 Atli Street P.O. Box 210 Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.