Full Time | Alert Bay

Gwa’ni Hatchery is seeking a Hatchery Manager

Deadline: Position Open Until Filled

Reports To: ‘Namgis Aquatics Resources Manager Term: Full Time
Salary Range: $75,500 – $89,000

Position Summary: Reporting to the Aquatics Resources Manager. The Gwa’ni Hatchery Manager is responsible for developing and implementing annual, weekly, and monthly operational plans for the Hatchery, including identifying ongoing and temporary staffing needs. The hatchery manger is also responsible for ensuring that all administrative duties are carried out as per Namgis policy. The successful candidate must build and maintain healthy relationships with external agencies as needed to carry out the Hatchery mandate, i.e., Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Skills & Experience Requirements:
• Oversees all aspects of the Hatchery operations.
• Develops the annual operational budget for the Hatchery.
• Ensures consistent, timely and accurate records are kept of all salmon enhancement activities such as brood stock collections, adult enumeration, sampling, egg take, etc.
• Prepares and submits all required reports.
• Provides aid and advice to the Aquatic Resources Manager as needed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Salmon Enhancement Program.

Education/Qualifications:
• 5 years experience working in a Hatchery.
• 3 years experience in a previous Administrative position related to Fisheries.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Certificate in Fisheries Management

Please submit a covering letter and resume to:
humanresources@namgis.bc.ca P.O. Box 210, Alert Bay, B.C., V0N1A0 Phone: (250)974-5556 Fax: (250)974-5900
Will be posted until the position is filled.