Fisheries Manager of Musqueam
5 months ago
About Musqueam
**Position Summary**:
The Fisheries Manager is responsible for the management, coordination and operational direction of the Musqueam Indian Band’s Fisheries Department. The Manager reports to the Chief Administrative Officer on departmental issues related to the management of the Fisheries Department and its staff. The Manager ensures that the Fisheries Department administrative practices are consistent with the Musqueam Indian Band administrative policies. The Fisheries Manager is required to implement policies and procedures directed by negotiations as per the direction of administration. This position is responsible for the development of an annual departmental budget for Fisheries, administrating expenditures, and providing financial status reports to the Fisheries Commission and fulfilling reporting requirements for contract agreements.
The Manager oversees the budget and administrative operational matters of the Fisheries Department and works in collaboration with the Musqueam Fisheries Commission. This position assists the Musqueam Fisheries Commission protect Musqueam Aboriginal Rights to fish and manage its wildlife resources within the Musqueam traditional territory. The Manager advises the Musqueam Fisheries Commission on strategic issues related to the various fisheries and habitat management and represents the Musqueam Fisheries Commission at meetings and discussions with other governments and their agencies; with community boards; with the fishing industry; and with the media.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provides overall direct and operational management to fisheries staff and ensure the daily operations within the Fisheries Department is accountable, runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Is proactive in representing Fisheries internally and externally on matters that relate to area of responsibility and enhancement of the environment.
- Maintains and manages all Fisheries Department budgets, administration, reporting, purchasing, insurance, inventory and records.
- Provides advice and technical information to the Council and Fisheries Commission to assist in the development of programs and/or policies required to address various fisheries issues.
- Develops and implements operational work plans related to the goals and objectives of the Musqueam Fisheries Commission and the Musqueam Indian Band. Report to the Commission the status of the Department towards the assigned goals.
- Manages Musqueam Fisheries Departmental staff and independent consultants/contractors. Ensures that departmental administrative activities comply with administrative policies.
- Prepares and manages the Fisheries Department budget. Ensures that departmental expenditures comply with the approved budget.
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues and outside governments, agencies, boards, industry, and media.
- Organizes and facilitates community consultations and workshops.
- Manages environmental specialists and/or technicians responsible for conducting technical work including environmental impact assessments, environmental effects monitoring, habitat assessment, habitat compensation and restoration planning.
- Oversees the management of the “Salish Seas LP” (PICFI) assets inventory and carry out business plan direction. Maintain a positive relationships with existing Commercial Fishing Enterprise partners
- Determines the need for consultants/contractors, initiate hiring/selection, and monitor the work of consultant and contractors
- Oversees environmental enhancement initiatives within Musqueam reserve lands and watersheds
- Manages the fishery for the Musqueam community and in order to avoid a conflict or perceived conflict of interest the Fisheries Manager will not participate in the Musqueam fishery.
- Develops and implements Musqueam Fisheries policies.
- Other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Skill and knowledge usually attained by a combination of relevant experience, education and knowledge in the area of Fisheries Aboriginal Rights, Habitat/Wildlife Management and/or Business Administration and/or an equivalent combination of skill, knowledge, and experience.
- Experience reporting to an elected Council and/or Fisheries Commission would be preferred.
- Knowledge and experience of similar program delivery in the context of Musqueam or First Nations culture and history including Musqueam hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language
- Knowledge of Provincial and Federal Environmental Legislation and environmental impact assessments.
- Knowledge of the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fishing Initiative (PICFI)
- Strong understanding of the Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP)
- Knowledge of DFO.
- Development and operational business planning (Commercial Fishing focus)
- Ability to plan, organize and deliver an efficient and effective 5 year strategic plan and budget for the Fisheries Program.
- Ability to develop, and operate within annual de
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