5-Nations Fisheries Monitors (Full Time)

5-Nations Fisheries Monitors (Full Time)
Job Number # 
23161
Employer 
Ecotrust Canada
Job Location(s) 
Tofino
Ucluelet
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Feb 23, 2021
Apply By 
Apr 01, 2021
Schedule 
Full Time
Wage 
$25/Hr
NOC Code 
2224
Source 
Employer
Details 

Ecotrust Canada is seeking 5-Nation Fisheries Dockside Monitors for the 2021 Hook & Line (salmon and groundfish) demonstration fisheries. Monitors will be based in Tofino and work on the dock meeting fishing vessels as they land. Duties will be to monitor and document catch at offloads, and collect biological data on catch.

Fisheries are anticipated to commence April 01, 2021 and run until November 30, 2021. Actual length of fisheries is not known and set number of workdays is not guaranteed. 

Pursuant to Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act, preference will be given to aboriginal candidates who have a working knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth culture and fishing practices

Full Time - Seasonal (1 position):
The full time monitor will be the contact for skippers and monitors on the weekends. This position will consist of full work days starting at 7am on weekends and potential split shifts on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.

Responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring the “Hail” Phone from 7AM-7PM on weekends and updating a hail sheet accordingly.
  • Managing the logistics of fishing vessels landing in Zeballos, Gold River and Tofino.
  • Communicating with fishers and plant managers to organize offload times and locations.
  • Working closely with the Deployment coordinator.
  • Entering fishing vessel landing data in excel.
  • Collect accurate data at the dock from vessel offloads.
  • Collect biological samples at the dock.
  • Keep professional positive relationships with everyone you work with. 
Qualifications 
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication.
  • Experience with data entry and excel (preferred).
  • Available to work weekends.
  • Be on-call to monitor potential fishing vessel offloads during the day on Monday-Wednesday.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Comfortable working on docks, fishing vessels, and handling fish.
  • Maintain professional working relationship at all times.
  • Does NOT hold a Fisher’s registration card or certificate of accreditation.
  • Does NOT purchase fish to resell.
  • Is NOT an owner, operator, or employee of a business that catches, cultures, processes or transports fish.
  • A background in environmental/biological sciences and fisheries preferred.
  • Must have driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and a phone.

Ecotrust Canada will provide a mandatory monitor training course in late May 2021 (exact dates TBD) in Tofino. Successful applicants must pass a training exam. 

How to Apply 

Closing date for applications is April 1, 2021. (ALL POSITIONS) Resumes will be reviewed prior to closing date.
For more information, please contact Gwen Bennett at (250) 266-0418

Please submit your resume to gwendolyn@ecotrust.ca Include the position you would like to apply for in the subject line followed by “Tofino” and include at least two references.