Archipelago is seeking a reliable worker to assist with the delivery of its groundfish dockside monitoring programs in French Creek, BC. The hours and work schedule are variable as they are governed by the landing times of the fishing vessels, but historically most offloads at French Creek start at 8am and last 5 to 6 hours. Offloads typically occur 3 to 5 days/week from Mid-October 2024 until mid-March 2026. All necessary training will be provided and paid for.
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.
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.
- Experience in species identification and biological sampling of commercially important fish of BC.
- Experience in data collection and reporting for fisheries resource monitoring.
- Beautiful oceanside views.
What do you offer?
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
- Ability to accurately record numbers into a data tablet and on paper.
- Ability to work independently, follow procedures, and meet strict timelines in a fast-paced environment.
- High school graduate.
- Valid BC Driver’s License (or equivalent to) and a reliable vehicle to get yourself to work.
- The job is physically demanding, and candidates should be capable of occasionally lifting or moving fish (up to 50 pound baskets), walk up and down an inclined ramp to the dock, use a ladder to enter fish holds, and board fishing vessels from a dock. Candidates also need to be alert as working in tight spaces around fork lifts.
- Bonus points: knowledge of the fishing industry and commercially important species.
What else?
- Starting wage is $20.50/hour, plus an additional 8.2% paid out on each pay cheque in leu of paid holidays ($22.18/hour). 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.
- Position is subject to an overtime averaging agreement, approved by Labour Canada.
- All successful candidates will need to provide a criminal record check to be certified as a Fisheries Observer as required by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
- The hours and work schedule are variable as they are governed by the landing times of the fishing vessels. Anticipated work is 5-6 hours /day, 3-5 days / week from Mid-October 2024 until mid-March 2026.
Archipelago works to provide an inclusive, fair, and equitable working environment for staff of all backgrounds. Regardless of your race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, differing ability or age, if you share our values surrounding the careful management of our ocean resources, we welcome your unique contributions and perspectives.
*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.
TO APPLY: Email a pdf of your resume to: hr@archipelago.ca
Application Deadline: Open until suitable candidates are found
Note: Interviews may be conducted throughout the posting period and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.