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Kndc - Fisheries Manager

4 months ago

Port Hardy, Canada Kwakiutl Band Council Full time

JOB POSTING

Kwakiutl Nation Development Corp.
**FISHERIES MANAGER

JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction and guidance of the Kwakiutl Nation Development Corp. (KNDC) General

Manager/CEO, the Fisheries Manager oversees all the activities of the KNDC fisheries in

accordance with the policies, agreements and related priorities set by the Corporation/Kwakiutl

Band Council (KBC). He or she has oversight of all fisheries managed by KNDC - including

boats, licences, related gear, and associated fisheries staff and/or fishing crews.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisheries Manager's work includes (but is not limited to) the following:

  • Financial management abilities required to ensure monitoring/interpret balance sheet and
income statements for the KNDC Fisheries Department

  • Complete business cases for PICFI Business Development and PICFI Capacity Building
  • Ensures all deliverables and reporting are completed on time as required for all
contribution and funding agreements

  • Researches and applies for any available funding opportunities or grants
  • Provides quarterly reports to the KNDC GM/CEO regarding all fisheries related business
issues, concerns or opportunities

  • Serves as a liaison with relevant and strategic associations, advisory committees,
industry partners, and facilitates mutually beneficial relationships with other Nations,
federal and provincial government agencies

  • When requested participates in decision making with GM/CEO regarding the Kwakiutl
natural resources and strategic business planning and execution

  • Plays a lead role in initiating and implementing employment, training and business
opportunities within the fisheries department

  • Plays a lead role in negotiating and implementing fisheries business agreements
  • Prepares and secures contracts for support in consultations and technical support for
agreement negotiations

  • Performs other duties as assigned by the KNDC GM/CEO
Knowledge of Kwakiutl community, culture and language is an asset. It is paramount that all

positions withing the KNDC strive to communicate and serve the Kwakiutl people in a manner

that respects, enhances and promotes the cultural identity and well being of both the individual

and the community.

This position will ensure cultural safety by:

  • Gaining cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity
  • Understanding and complying with any Kwakiutl policies or positions statements on
"cultural safety" (and ensuring it is reflected in individual training and professional
development plans)

  • Ensuring that plans, policies, and activities undertaken promote the holistic health and
well-being of the Kwakiutl in a way that incorporates and promotes the cultural aspects
of the Kwakiutl People and traditions

  • Overall assisting in the articulation and establishment of cultural influence expectation in
KNDC Fisheries business planning and day-to-day operations

REQUIREMENTS

  • Certified Fisheries Enterprise Management training
  • Post secondary degree or diploma in business management, financial management,
economic development, marine aquaculture sciences or other related disciplines

  • Experience in a West Coast marine and freshwater fishery
  • Strong business acumen coupled with experience driving revenues in fisheries
  • Demonstrated experience leading & developing employees
  • Handson experience in vessel maintenance and operation (including regulatory
requirements)

  • Strong knowledge of provincial and federal fisheries policies, laws, legislation &
regulation

  • Strong ability to lead/manage field and vessel crews in an efficient, professional, and fair
manner

  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, formal writing (such as briefing notes, strategy
documents, work plans etc.) and communication skills

  • The ability to engage and work effectively with Kwakiutl community members and other
stakeholders

Other Job Information

  • Successful applicant must periodically undergo a police information check (PIC)
  • Preemployment and postincident drug/alcohol testing is a requirement
  • Travel to various destinations outside the typical worksite
  • The successful applicant can expect to work in a variety of difference work
environments, as well as work outside the normal business hours and to function
independently

  • Abide by KNDC/KBC organizational policies (i.e., personnel policy and other policies)
  • Preference may be given to qualified Indigenous applicants
  • Willing to perform other duties as assigned by the GM/CEO
Competitive compensation package including extended health and pension benefits following

successful probationary period

Start:
as soon as possible