Summer Student – Marine & Terrestrial Stewardship

Uchucklsaht Tribe; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic summer students for a Marine & Terrestrial Stewardship role. This exciting opportunity involves supporting habitat restoration projects, maintaining trails, and assisting with fisheries duties. Candidates will work closely with the Lands & Resources team and gain hands-on experience in environmental stewardship. The ideal candidate will be organized, physically fit, and comfortable around water. This role not only offers a chance to contribute to important environmental projects but also allows you to develop valuable skills in a supportive team environment. If you are passionate about nature and eager to learn, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.

Responsibilities

• Support Lands & Resources staff with various programs and activities.
• Record and report environmental data using GPS and digital tools.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Teamwork

Physical Fitness

Comfort Around Water

Flexibility

Tools

GPS

Digital Tools

Job description

Summer Student – Marine & Terrestrial Stewardship

Uchucklesaht Tribe Government is currently accepting applications for a Temporary, Full-time employment opportunity for a Marine & Terrestrial Stewardship position. Wage is $22.00/H.

• Between 15-30 years of age, with a Social Insurance Number.
• Must be physically fit, and able to lift up to 40lbs.
• Class 5 driver’s license preferred.
• Preference given to Uchucklesaht, Nuu-chah-nulth members, and Indigenous individuals.

Duties to include:

• Support Lands & Resources staff with various programs and activities.
• Working closely with Lands & Resources Technicians, preparing daily logs, field notes and compliance checks.
• Support habitat restoration projects in both marine and terrestrial environments.
• Record and report environmental data using GPS and digital tools.
• Maintain trails, signage and infrastructure.
• Fisheries duties, such as assisting Technicians with catch monitoring, monitoring of the fish fence, community fish distributions, compliance reporting and data processing.
• Maintenance duties in remote areas, as required, such as building, minor carpentry,operation of small machinery, grounds work, etc.
• Assist both the Director of Lands & Resources, and Maintenance staff with other duties, as directed.

Required qualifications:

• •Organized, with strong verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive and professional attitude
• Good physical fitness
• Comfort around water, fishermen and boats
• Ability to accommodate flexible hours
• Preference to those with a Pleasure Craft Operators Card, and ability to operate a boat.

Company

Location

Port Alberni

Contact Info

Please submit a resume and cover letter no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, May 16, 2025, to:Attention: Lysa Ray, Executive Assistant
In person/by mail: 5251 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 1V1
Emailed to: [e-mail] (MS Word or PDF documents)
We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The video Nature's Guardians displays the traditions behind Indigenous stewardship of the lands and waters