Port Operations Coordinator

Are you a practical, organized person who enjoys hands-on technical work and supporting a busy team? Archipelago is seeking a Port Operations Coordinator to support the reliable delivery of our fisheries monitoring programs in Prince Rupert, Port Edward, and the north coast region.

Working closely with the Port Supervisor, you will provide consistent support across electronic monitoring, dockside validation, and daily office operations. You will develop the knowledge and skills to work across the port’s monitoring programs and provide coverage during the Port Supervisor’s days off and vacation.

WHAT ARE WE ALL ABOUT?

Archipelago is a global team of more than 100 dedicated professionals who provide clients with expert guidance and industry-leading solutions. We design and deliver integrated tools and workflows that efficiently capture, review, and report monitoring data, helping our partners make informed decisions with confidence. The focus of our work is commercial fisheries monitoring and environmental services. We have been headquartered in Victoria and operating on the west coast of British Columbia for almost 50 years. We also have offices in Port Hardy, Vancouver and Ucluelet, British Columbia, as well as locations in the US and Australia.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Install, test, service, and remove electronic monitoring equipment aboard fishing vessels, retrieve monitoring data, and help troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Perform dockside validation across the fisheries and offload types handled by the port, including groundfish hook and line, trawl, and geoduck, with tagging, piece counting, and biological sampling as required.
• Enter, review, and verify fisheries monitoring data, follow up on discrepancies, and assist internal teams with data queries.
• Support electronic monitoring data uploading, processing, and viewing as required.
• Help schedule and deploy dockside validators and electronic monitoring technicians to meet vessel service and offload requirements.
• Communicate with vessel operators, processing plants, field staff, and internal program teams to coordinate work and respond to changing operational needs.
• Assist with staff onboarding and practical training in field techniques, equipment use, data collection, and program procedures.
• Maintain an organized and equipped field office, including supplies, equipment inventory, paperwork, shipping, and receiving.
• Assist with program registrations, salmon logbook sales, and other administrative activities as required.
• Support safe work practices, accurate data collection, and consistent application of program procedures.
• Provide backup coverage for the Port Supervisor during days off and vacation, coordinating daily activities, referring issues to the appropriate manager when needed.
• Respond to vessel calls as part of a scheduled out-of-hours roster.
  
  

WHAT DO YOU OFFER?

• Experience in fisheries monitoring, marine operations, technical field services, or a related environment.
• Mechanical aptitude, confidence using hand tools, and a basic understanding of electrical systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to enter and review data accurately.
• Confidence using computers and learning different software applications.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to adjust priorities as vessel schedules and operational needs change.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, vessel operators, and processing plant staff.
• Sound judgment and the ability to work independently while recognizing when to seek guidance.
• Willingness to learn and maintain the skills needed to work across dockside and electronic monitoring programs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to perform physical work on docks and aboard fishing vessels, including lifting equipment and using ladders.
• A valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  
  

Experience with electronic monitoring equipment, dockside validation, fish identification, staff scheduling, or training others would be an asset.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Group benefits program, including health and dental coverage.
• Health spending account.
• Personal wellness fund.
• RSP matching.
• Performance and success sharing plan.
• Company-funded education and development opportunities.
• A commitment to sustainability and the environment within our operations.
• Staff funding programs for local and global non-profits.
  
  

WHAT ELSE?

This is a full-time, salaried position based on a 37.5-hour average work week in Prince Rupert. Hours will vary with fishing activity and operational requirements, including evening and weekend work.

The salary range is $46,000 to $49,000 with three weeks’ vacation.

The successful candidate must obtain and maintain Dockside Observer Certification by Fisheries and Ocean Canada. Training provided.

Archipelago works to provide an inclusive, fair and equitable working environment for applicants of all backgrounds. Regardless of your race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, disability or age, if you share our values surrounding the careful management of our ocean resources, we welcome your unique contributions and perspectives.

If you are interested in applying, email your resume and a cover letter to hr@archipelago.ca

We will keep this posting active until the position has been filled.