Outreach Instructor

2 weeks ago

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada FRESHWATER FISHERIES SOCIETY OF BC Full time

Auxiliary Opportunities

Fish and Wildlife Assistant 06

Various Locations Available (Abbotsford, Clearwater, Fort Steele, Summerland, Vanderhoof and Victoria)

April 29th
- August 24th
2024

$ plus $0.72 hourly in lieu of benefits and 6% vacation pay)We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Outreach Instructors to join our Recreational Fishing Development team out of various locations including Abbotsford, Clearwater, Fort Steele, Summerland, Vanderhoof and Victoria.

As members of the Science and Recreational Fishing Development Division, the Outreach Instructors will be responsible for delivering Learn to Fish programs, and other FFSBC outreach programs to the public including youth and their families, schools, and community groups, as well as engaging with anglers and the public.

The Instructors will also be responsible for the maintenance of Learn to Fish equipment and ponds including cleaning exclusion screens, feeding fish, general pond upkeep, maintenance of Visitor Centre aquaria, as well as field work activities including angler effort monitoring, angler surveys, water sample collection, and water quality testing.

If you are a team player who enjoys working with the public, is committed to service excellence and are seeking a rewarding opportunity where you can be part of an exciting organization, we would like to hear from you
Qualifications:


Flexible schedule required including frequent evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, with an average of up to 70 hours anticipated over a 2-week period.

Travel is required; must be willing to work at remote locations for 2 to 5-day periods at a time.- All external hires will be paid an intern rate at the grid 4 level ($ hourly) for the period equivalent to six month's employment (913 hours).

Upon reaching 913 hours, employees will move to Grid 6, Step 1 ($ hourly).

  • In addition to the hourly salary, this position qualifies for compensation of $0.72 per working hour up to a maximum of $50.40 per biweekly pay period in lieu of sick time and benefits, and vacation pay at the rate of six percent of regular earnings. While on travel status, meal per diems will be payable.