Fisheries Field Technician: Fieldwork & Data

British Columbia Conservation Foundation; Cranbrook; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The British Columbia Conservation Foundation is seeking a Fisheries Technician to support the WLRS ministry team in Cranbrook. The role involves fieldwork, gillnet assessments, data collection, and data entry across ~10 stocked lakes in the Kootenay region.

This field-based position requires long days, physical effort, and the ability to relocate to Cranbrook if needed. PPE and safety gear are provided; prior boating and field data experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience operating small boats with electric or gas motors.
• Interest in fisheries biology and resource management.
• Ability to identify local fish species (rainbow trout, kokanee, brook trout, bass, perch, redside shiners).
• Physically able to perform demanding fieldwork and lift heavy equipment.
• Experience using field tech (iPads) for data entry and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize field equipment and gear.
• Operate and transport a cartop boat with an electric motor.
• Conduct gillnet assessments following provincial standards.
• Collect biological data (length, weight, sex, maturity, otoliths).
• Collect water quality and location data.
• Enter field data into provincial Excel templates.
• Assist with data management, analysis, and reporting as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Outdoor work

Boat operation

Fisheries biology

Fish identification

Physical fitness

Data entry (iPad)

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Pleasure Craft Operators Card

BC Class 5 Driver's license

WorkSafeBC Level 1 First Aid Certificate

Job description

The British Columbia Conservation Foundation is seeking a Fisheries Technician to support the WLRS ministry team in Cranbrook. The role involves fieldwork, gillnet assessments, data collection, and data entry across ~10 stocked lakes in the Kootenay region.

This field-based position requires long days, physical effort, and the ability to relocate to Cranbrook if needed. PPE and safety gear are provided; prior boating and field data experience are preferred.