Fisheries Manager

**POSITION: FISHERIES MANAGER**

**HOUR OF WORK: FULL-TIME, PERMANENT (35 HRS/.WEEK)**

**REPORTS TO: BAND MANAGER**

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Conduct community based domestic fishing as required.
- Knowledge, Implementation, and management of Tsawout’s Marine Use Law
- Knowledge of Tsawout’s Indigenous Protection and Conservation Area (IPCA)
- Knowledge, management of Tsawout’s marine conservation, protection, and management
- Management of Tsawout Fisheries’ committees, programs, and staff
- Coast guard
- Fisheries guardians
- Salmon and other aquatic habitats
- Goldstream hatcheries
- Knowledge and management of fish food, social, and ceremony community distributions
- Knowledge of fisheries agreements and reporting requirements
- SSI (Salish Sea Initiative)
- AFS (Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy)
- FNFC (First Nation Fisheries Council)
- Others
- Knowledge of Tsawout Fisheries relationship with community stakeholders, municipal and government relationships
- Knowledge of community consultation process; Douglas Treaty and Aboriginal rights; UNDRIP and DRIPPA (BC)
- Knowledge of Tsawout territories, culture, language and WSANEC communities
- Work with other staff/volunteers and DFO staff to implement catch monitoring activities that are appropriate to meet management requirements of the species or species groups.
- Ensure all Fisheries activities are conducted in safe and appropriate conditions.
- Maintain all Fisheries related equipment in good working condition.
- Implement assessment activities necessary to support domestic fishing activities for Tsawout members.
- Salmon habitat restoration and salmon rebuilding activities in Tsawout territories.
- Implement appropriate assessment activities to properly evaluate fisheries restoration and salmon rebuilding activities.
- Attend various fisheries management and technical meetings, training courses, as required or as directed by the Band Manager.
- Maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of the Tsawout First Nation.
- Boating and navigational skills.
- Knowledge of water, fisheries, environmental and resource planning principles and practices.
- Well-organized and makes good use of systems to track tasks, schedules, etc.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of general office procedures and operation, including photocopier and computer skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Outlook. Familiarity with Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher are assets, or willingness to learn.
- Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Good reputation with the Nation.
- 15 years’ experience in the Fishing/Fisheries industry.
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Certificate.
- Restricted Radio Telephone Operator Certificate.
- Current BC Driver’s License.

**OTHER FACTORS**

**Culture/Language**

Respect for and working knowledge of the Tsawout culture is required.

***Personal Attributes**

The Fisheries Manager maintains strict confidentiality in performing their duties and demonstrates the following personal attributes: Respect, Empathy, Strength, Pride and Equality

Our Benefits package includes:

- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance

Preference may be given to qualified individuals of First Nation Ancestry.