Environmental Stewardship Technician

Stz’uminus First Nation is seeking **3** full-time term Summer Environmental Stewardship Technicians.

These positions will run from **May 2023 to August 2023**, with the opportunity to become part-time positions for **September 2023 to March 2024**.

The technicians will work to increase Stz’uminus’ understanding of cumulative effects within their traditional territory. Technicians will be a part of studies to understand the current environmental conditions and then work to improve them.

**Hours of Work & Salary Range**:
These are term positions. The Environmental Stewardship Technicians will work 37.5 hours per week, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour.

**Essential Duties**:

- The listed duties are illustrative and are not intended to describe every function this position may perform.
- Support the Salish Sea Initiative Coordinator in fulfilling funding agreement goals and objectives for stewardship work.
- Collect samples (water, clams) and data for research studies.
- Record observations from samples and sites accurately and neatly.
- Create reports based on sampling and observation records.
- Identify and locate environmental features on work sites.
- Report on monitoring activities.
- Assist with operating and maintaining equipment, including laboratory, field, and monitoring equipment.
- Communicate effectively with project team members.
- Undertake restoration activities such as invasive species removal, native plantings, litter clean-up, and shoreline monitoring as required.
- Undertake the training provided for safely conducting fieldwork and learn environmental technician skills.
- Gain skills needed to build a career in the environmental sector.

**Job Specification Requirements**:

- Ability to work with other staff, consultants, contractors, and other service providers respectfully and professionally.
- Practical communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
- Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and handle shifting priorities to produce results within deadlines.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- An enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn.
- The ability to work with little supervision.
- Valid BC Driver’s License.
- Criminal Record Check.
- Grade 12.

**Job Specification Preferences**:

- Strong understanding of Indigenous history and politics in British Columbia; cultural competency and knowledge of Stz’uminus cultural traditions and interests.
- Experience collecting water samples and using laboratory equipment (e.g., microscope).
- Experience working on and around water. Boat operation certificates and experience are preferred.
- Experience maintaining and operating scientific equipment.
- Experience with drones and remotely operated vehicles.
- Level 1 First Aid considered an asset.
- Familiarity with marine ecosystems.
- Experience with shellfish (harvesting, sampling, identification).
- Experience using GIS.

**Salary**: $18.00-$24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ladysmith, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Project management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-04-11
Expected start date: 2023-05-01