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   archipelago

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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