Fisheries Field Technican

4 days ago

Vancouver, Canada Archipelago Marine Research Full time

**Fisheries Field Technician**
**Fisheries Monitoring Programs**
**Vancouver, BC**

Do you think rain-soaked high-vis fashion is the next big trend? Want to help look after our ocean resources?
Archipelago is seeking an honest and reliable worker to assist with the delivery of its groundfish dockside monitoring programs in Vancouver, BC. Hours of work can be irregular with weekend and evening work required. All necessary training will be provided.

**WHAT KIND OF WORK CAN YOU EXPECT?**
You will be trained to:

- Monitor and document the offload activities of groundfish commercial fishing vessels.
- Identify all species landed.
- Accurately record offloaded weights into electronic data systems and on paper.
- Monitor compliance of fishery regulations.
- Perform biological sampling of selected species.
- Assist at offloads with piece counting and halibut tagging.

**WHAT DO WE OFFER?**
- Health Spending Account after 3 months of employment.
- RSP matching for long term employees.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Performance and Success Sharing Program for long term employees.
- Vacation and statutory holiday pay paid out on every pay cheque.
- A commitment to sustainability and the environment within all our operations.
- Staff funding programs for local and global non-profits.
- Experience in species identification and biological sampling of commercially important fish of BC.
- Experience in data collection and reporting for fisheries resource monitoring.

**WHAT DO YOU OFFER?**
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedules including irregular hours, evenings and weekends.
- Ability to work independently, follow procedures, and meet strict timelines.
- High school graduate.
- Valid BC Driver’s License (or equivalent to) and a reliable vehicle to get yourself to work.
- Bonus points: knowledge of the fishing industry and commercially important species.

**WHAT ELSE?**
- Starting wage is $20.00-20.75/hour base wage, plus an additional 8.2% paid out on each pay cheque in leu of paid holidays ($21.64-$22.45/hour equivalent). Minimum 4-hour callout on all days worked.
- Must obtain Fisheries Observer Certification through Fisheries and Oceans, Canada* by successfully completing our paid 2-week training course.
- The hours and work schedule are variable as they are governed by the landing times of the fishing vessels.
- The work is primarily in Vancouver, but the ability to travel to other fish landing ports is desirable.

*Fisheries Act and Fisheries (General) Regulations state that a person who owns, operates, manages, or is an employee of an enterprise that catches, cultures, processes or transports fish cannot be certified as a Fisheries Observer.

**Note**: Interviews may be conducted throughout the posting period and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

**Salary**: $20.00-$20.75 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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