about
archipelago
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Company Description
Archipelago Marine Research Ltd. is a biological consulting firm that has
provided fisheries and marine biological services to both public and private
sector clients since 1978. Archipelago has built a strong reputation for
dealing with multidisciplinary projects in an objective, professional manner.
As a result, our clients have come to value our role in handling sensitive
resource management issues.
Archipelago specializes in two key service areas:
- Near-shore habitat inventory, assessment, and environmental impact analysis
- Data collection programs in support of commercial fisheries management
Project experience includes work carried out along both coasts of North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
Archipelago maintains a staff of 175 employees, including Biologists, Technicians,
Administrative and Information Technology staff, and Government-certified Observers
for dockside and at-sea monitoring programs. These employees are located in the
head office in Victoria, regional offices in Port Hardy and Prince Rupert, as well
as in many other port locations throughout coastal British Columbia.
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Mission Statement
As a company we are committed to providing the highest quality, professional
services over a range of marine resource areas including fisheries
monitoring, environmental assessment and resource management. In keeping
with this commitment, Archipelago believes that every employee has the
right to be treated fairly and consistently and that, in kind, every
employee has the obligation to provide the utmost commitment to their work.
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Values
Professionalism
Archipelago applies the appropriate knowledge, conduct, goals, and
qualities conforming to high professional standards.
Integrity
Throughout our scope of services, Archipelago applies high standards of
moral soundness and honesty for the work performed and for the relationship with our
personnel. These standards have resulted in relationships of trust and confidence with
both clients and staff.
Responsiveness
Archipelago responds quickly to the needs of clients, including the
development and implementation of innovative approaches and technological solutions.
Respect
In all its activities, Archipelago shows consideration for the issues, points of
view and people involved.
Training
We recognize the value of training. This includes orientation training,
remedial training, skills upgrading and professional development. The identification of
training needs and resources is a dual responsibility of the employer and the employee,
and the company will facilitate relevant training for all employees.
Communications
We recognize that effective and timely communication is a key factor
in project, financial and human resource management.
Workplace Community
We recognize all of our staff as individual members of a
professional team and workplace community. The company is committed to a
progressive approach on issues of human resource management, including recognition of
the ongoing need for all employees to manage and balance personal, family and
workplace responsibilities.
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