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Guardian - Forestry, Recreation, Lands

  • Alert Bay, BC, Canada

Salary: Level 13, Salary _ L13 - $50,651 - $59,095) per year, commensurate with experience · Full-time

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Salary: Level 13, Salary _ L13 - $50,651 - $59,095) per year, commensurate with experience
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Position Title: Guardian - Forestry, Recreation, Lands

Employer: 'Na̱mǥis First Nation

Location: Alert Bay, BC

Employment type: Full time _ on-site

Salary: Level 13, Salary _ L13 - $50,651 - $59,095) per year, commensurate with experience

Reports to: Director, Natural Resources

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

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

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Responsibilities

Conduct and record field activities supporting natural resource management, including surveys, assessments, sampling, and work related to lands, fisheries, forestry, water, and rights and title. Represent the Nation positively, maintain equipment and facilities safely, support community relations and staff, and complete reporting and other assigned duties.

Requirements

Applicants need Grade 8 or equivalent, a valid Class 5 British Columbia driver's licence, and knowledge of 'Namgis culture. The posting also lists Small Vessel Operator Proficiency, Marine Emergency Duties, Basic First Aid, and Swiftwater Rescue, along with communication skills, Microsoft Office competency, and the ability to work safely in challenging outdoor and marine environments.

Skills

  • Field Data Collection
  • Activity Reporting
  • Physical and Biological Assessments
  • Physical and Biological Sampling
  • Community Relations
  • Community Education
  • Safe Equipment Operation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Marine and Wilderness Safety
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Cultural Knowledge
  • Team Support

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Categories

  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Agriculture
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Natural Resource Management
  • Stewardship
  • Field Activities
  • Data Collection
  • Activity Reporting
  • CMT Surveys
  • Marine Surveys
  • Brood Stock
  • Egg-Takes
  • Physical Assessments
  • Biological Assessments
  • Physical Sampling
  • Biological Sampling
  • Community Relations
  • Community Education
  • Microsoft Office
  • Small Vessel Operator Proficiency
  • Marine Emergency Duties
  • Basic First Aid
  • Swiftwater Rescue
  • Vessel Operation
  • All-Terrain Vehicles
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Forestry
  • Fisheries
  • Water Resources
  • Rights and Title
  • Wilderness Safety

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