Job Listings for Tofino

Seeking reliable, hard-working carpenters with experience in new house/wood-frame construction  for building crew. We are a Tofino-based design-build firm working on custom homes and commercial projects. Job sites are in Tofino.

About Strawberry Isle Marine Research Society:

Strawberry Isle Marine Research Society (SIMRS) is a non-profit organization based in Tofino, British Columbia. We are dedicated to conducting long-term marine research and monitoring, providing marine mammal response, and educating the public about marine ecosystems on the west coast of Vancouver Island. SIMRS has been monitoring marine species in Clayoquot Sound since 1991, primarily focusing on collecting sightings reports and photo-identification of Bigg’s Killer whales in the area. We also monitor for Sea Star Wasting Syndrome by conducting sea star surveys at various field sites during the summer months. SIMRS, as part of the BC Marine Mammal Response Network, helps facilitate rescue and response to marine mammal incidents in the region. Lastly, we aim to educate the public on important marine issues through various education and outreach events. Our Build-A-Whale program is an interactive exhibit that travels around British Columbia to markets, schools, festivals and more, educating participants on the role of killer whales and the threats that face them.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Program Coordinator will assist in the development and delivery of a variety of marine species-related programming. This position will fulfill administrative duties in developing, organizing, and planning education and outreach events, including creating and distributing communication documents. The Program Coordinator is primarily responsible for delivering an engaging and flexible Build-A-Whale program to a wide variety of audiences, and must be comfortable speaking in public and working with children and youth. This role requires travel around British Columbia, where the candidate may be away from home for a number of days or weeks.

The successful candidate will also assist in our research and monitoring projects by conducting field work, entering/analyzing data, coordinating volunteers, report writing, and collaborating with local businesses and organizations. Applicants should be familiar with marine life of British Columbia (marine mammals and intertidal ecology) and have a deeper understanding and current knowledge of issues affecting ocean ecosystems and threats to marine mammals.

Term of Employment: Jan 15th – March 31st 2020, with possibility of extension until September (Flexible start date) 

Position Summary:
Oversees and manages the human resources, administrative and office support services for the Nation.

Culture Commitment:
The Human Resources & Administration Manager upholds the culture of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations by providing quality corporate support services to the Nation in a manner that is transparent, honest, and respectful. These services strengthen the Nation’s capabilities of providing and improving the quality of life for all. As a proven achiever and polished professional, you are a very strong organizer, communicator and proactive individual. You effectively manage stressful situations with a tolerance to ambiguity, and you work well with a wide variety of people at all levels of management. You have an energetic demeanor and possess a proven track record for being a strong team player. You are a resourceful self-starter; thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting and enjoy multi-tasking in a technical environment.

Human Resources:

• Oversee and support the recruiting and staffing of all positions; Take responsibility for leading organizational departmental planning with department managers; 
• Implementing performance management and improvement systems;
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements as it relates to employees;
• Provide employee onboarding, needs assessment, training and development; 
• Responsible for Human Resource Policy development and implementation;
• Supporting organizational efforts to maintain and improve employee relations;
• Oversee employee and community communications;
• Responsible for employee compensation and benefits administration;
• Accountable for establishing policies and procedures for employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health, including Health & Safety Committee;
• Ensuring availability of employee services and counseling;
• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee files;
• Developing and maintaining all work descriptions & job postings in collaboration with managers

Administration:

• Manage the inventory of supplies and equipment required at TFN’s main office
• Arrange for janitorial services for TFN’s facilities and manage the service agreement with the suppliers
• Oversee the process of establishing contracts and service level agreements with third party suppliers and/or service providers
• Establish, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and practices regarding communications, information technology, information management and building security; 
• Prepare and distribute internal and external communication bulletins, including community news bulletins; 
• Provide IT support to the Nation when possible, and liaison with external IT technicians and contractors when necessary to resolve issues;
• Addresses IT hardware and software needs and ensure that personnel are equipped with and trained on the necessary IT resources;
• Maintain the TFN’s website with the Executive Assistant;
• Provide guidance and assistance to department managers in the resolution of administrative issues;

Managerial Responsibilities

• Plan, co-ordinate, and oversee the delivery of the activities of the program or service to meet the department’s objectives.
• Manage the financial performance of the department by preparing and operating within approved budgets and reporting discrepancies.
• Identify and manage staffing needs within approved budgets and participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.
•  Provide leadership, motivation, and direction to the department’s employees from hiring to termination, including the areas of training, development, performance, conflict resolution, and task allocation.
• Create a safe work environment that respects all people, including employees, co-workers, and stakeholders.
• Represent the Nation and foster a culture that supports the Nation’s vision, mission, values, and objectives
• Uphold the Nation’s policies, procedures, and practices including financial, human resources, and safety initiatives.

Coastal Flag Services is looking for Flaggers. Must be reliable, have a driver's licence, be able to stand for long periods of time in all weather conditions. 

BUSY LOCAL roofing company Looking to hire experienced Roofers, labourers, and willing to give hard-workers the opportunity to learn. 

Chemistry Consulting Group has been retained by Tourism Tofino to search for a Travel Media Relations & Business Development Specialist.

Tofino is situated on the west coast of Vancouver Island, in the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, adjacent to the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and within the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region – a region cherished for its profound biodiversity. This small and remote town has an activist history, roots in fishing and a pioneering spirit. It is a place of powerful and awe-inspiring nature, art, culture, characters, entrepreneurs and independent thinkers. The area is breathtakingly beautiful, and we are committed to preserving this natural environment and living sustainability within it. We do this by treading softly and having respect for everything and everyone who call Tofino home. Come and be part of this wonderful, adventurous and passionate community.

Working on behalf of over 200 local businesses, Tourism Tofino is the destination management and marketing organization tasked with generating customers for its members and economic benefits for its community. In 2018, 600,000 visitors came to Tofino and spent $295 million dollars. The Tourism Tofino team works hard to market its remarkable destination and deliver a memorable visitor experience. They work collaboratively and effectively to create results that make a difference within their community.

The purpose of this new and exciting role will be to inspire travel to Tofino through the generation of travel media exposure and the development and implementation of sales & marketing strategies for the Meetings & Incentive Travel, Travel Trade and Education sectors.

Responsibilities:

Travel Media Relations:

• Research and recruit travel media and influencers as determined by Tourism Tofino’s tactical plans;
• Co-ordinate and host media visits and sales events;
• Service media inquiries including image/video requests, interview set-ups, and fact-checking;
• Develop beneficial partnerships with other destination marketing organizations, government agencies and members;
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with travel media;
• Maintain detailed activity and results tracking;
• Maintain current content on all on-line and print travel guides;
• Ensure travel media section of website is current;
• Provide communications support to the Executive Director and staff;

Business Development:

• Develop and implement the sales and marketing plans for the meetings, travel trade and education sectors;
• Create and implement co-operative sales and marketing programs;
• Generate leads and lead room nights through direct sales initiatives;
• Co-ordinate and host buyer familiarization tours;
• Collaborate with members and partners;
• Implement systems for the handling of all sales and service leads and inquiries;
• Maintain comprehensive activity and results tracking;
• Manage departmental budget;
• Ensure travel trade has current destination description and planning information (including wholesalers, receptive operators, agent consortiums, RV rental companies);
• Ensure sales sections of website are current;
• Make presentations to industry and local community as required;
• Represent Tourism Tofino on external committees and at functions;

Tofino Kombucha launched in the spring of 2017 and has now grown into a thriving and everexpanding kombucha brewery and we need an assistant brewer that wants to grow with us! Are you a hard working, dedicated and a self-directed person with a positive attitude that loves kombucha as much as we do?

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the brewing of kombucha in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 
• Measure and document ingredients, sources, lot numbers, Ph readings, etc 
• Adherence to and compliance with Food Safety and Sanitation Plans 
• Clean and sanitize kegs, fermentation vessels, and brite tanks 
• Operate boilers, pumps and other brewery equipment 
• Keep inventory of raw ingredients, packaging materials and finished products 
• Bottle & Keg kombucha 
• Build strong relationships with accounts by providing consistent, excellent customer service 
• Perform and complete other additional projects, duties, and assignments as required 
• Exercise extreme discretion when dealing with all proprietary information at all times 
• Represent the company at events by pouring kombucha and engaging with event participants