Fisheries Coordinator

Musqueam Indian Band; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and career development

Business casual environment

Community fitness and gym access

Comprehensive group benefits plan and‑

Pension plan

Job summary

The Musqueam Indian Band is seeking a Coordinator to support the Fisheries Department by handling financial and coordination tasks, ensuring programs run smoothly and reporting requirements are met.

You will work with Fisheries staff, Finance, and other departments to organize information, monitor budgets, compile narrative reports, and track action items. The role combines office duties with field-ready coordination, including occasional evenings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, or post-secondary education.
• 2 years related work experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal, Indigenous, and First Nations related issues.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to Musqueam culture.
• Emergency management and incident response training is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meeting management and developing meeting minutes.
• Assist with organizing departmental files, schedules, records, and project documentation.
• Draft, prepare, and compile narrative reports for management and funders.
• Gather and organize information from staff to support program updates and funding requirements.
• Track reporting deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
• Maintain records of departmental activities, progress, deliverables, and reporting.
• Assist with monitoring budgets, expenditures, and funding allocations.
• Track expenses, purchase orders, invoices, and other financial docs.
• Coordinate field technician training, including registration and completion records.
• Maintain staff training records, certifications, and required renewals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong coordination & communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2 years related work experience (asset)

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Fisheries Manager, the Coordinator provides financial and coordination support to the Fisheries Department to support the effective delivery of departmental programs, projects, and its needed operations.

This position assists with preparing narrative reports, monitoring budgets and expenditures, supporting field technician training, and ensuring action items are being followed up on. The Coordinator works closely with Fisheries staff, management, Finance, and other departments to ensure information is organized, reporting requirements are met, and departmental activities are coordinated effectively.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assists in meeting management, and reviewing and developing meeting minutes;
• Assists the assistant in ensuring organized departmental files, schedules, records, and project documentation;
• Assist with drafting, preparing, and compiling narrative reports for management, funders, and other relevant parties;
• Gather and organize information from staff to support program updates, project reporting, and funding requirements;
• Track reporting deadlines and assist with ensuring reports are complete, accurate, and submitted on time;
• Maintain records of departmental activities, project progress, deliverables, outcomes, and reporting requirements;
• Assist with monitoring departmental budgets, expenditures, and funding allocations.
• Track expenses, purchase orders, invoices, and other financial documentation;
• Assist with coordinating field technician training, including registration, training materials, and completion records;
• Maintain records of staff training, certifications, safety orientations, and required renewals;
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Successful completion of High School Diploma, or equivalent, or post-secondary education. An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered;
• 2 year work experience is considered an asset; Knowledge of various Aboriginal, Indigenous, and First Nations related legislation, and social, economic, political and historical concerns in Indigenous communities;
• Knowledge and experience of similar program delivery in the context of Musqueam, or First Nations culture and history;
• Cultural competency and sensitivity towards Musqueam’s cultural tradition;
• Previous experience in emergency management and incident response training;
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Valid First Aid Certificate (can be provided on the job);
• Ability to work both independently and in a team to achieve overall objectives.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors/on boat
• Some evenings and weekends may be required
• Successful Criminal Record Check

Why work for Musqueam?

Our success as a leader as a First Nations Government is built on the traditional teachings of our people, initiative and dedication of the Musqueam Indian Band. Providing a highly engaged traditional government that is member focused.

• Competitive salary
• Training and career development
• Business casual environment
• Community fitness and gym access
• Comprehensive group benefits plan and pension plan
• Centrally located with free parking; free onsite gym and class access; close to nature trails at UBC and along the Fraser River, shops, restaurants and services.