Guardian - Forestry, Recreation, Lands

Trimark People Solutions; Alert Bay; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

'Namgis First Nation NR Stewardship Technician will work under the Director of Natural Resources, handling field activities in lands, fisheries, forestry, water, and rights-related tasks.

Responsibilities include data collection, reporting, safety, and support for new staff, with extensive outdoor work and potential travel by ferry and vehicle to sites.

Qualifications

• Must work safely in challenging marine and wilderness environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office software.
• Knowledge of `'Namgis culture`.

Responsibilities

• Positively represent ``'Namgis`` to members and external parties.
• Record and collect data from field activities (e.g., surveys, brood stock, egg-takes).
• Prepare activity reports.
• Conduct physical and biological assessments and sampling.
• Engage in community relations and education.
• Operate and maintain equipment safely (vessels, ATVs, trucks, trailers).
• Maintain gear, vehicles, and facilities per Namgis safety policies.
• Undertake training as assigned and support new/temporary staff.
• Perform other duties as directed by NR Director or Administrator.

Skills

Field safety

Communication skills

Data entry

Cultural knowledge

Education

Grade 8

Class 5 BC Driver's Licence

SVOP

Marine Emergency Duties

Basic First Aid

Swiftwater Rescue

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Title

Guardian - Forestry, Recreation, Lands

Employer

'Na̱mǥis First Nation

Location

Alert Bay, BC

Employment type

Full time _ on-site

Salary

Level 13, Salary _ L13 - $50,651 - $59,095) per year, commensurate with experience

Reports to

Director, Natural Resources

Posting closes

Until filled

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Natural Resources (NR), the NR Stewardship Technician will be responsible for field activities related to 'Namgis natural resource management in lands, fisheries, forestry, water, and rights and title related activities.

REPORTS TO

Director of Natural Resources

Specific Responsibilities

• Positively representing 'Namgis to members and the outside world in all activities.
• Activity Recording and Data collection: most field activities will have a data collection component, some examples include: CMT surveys, marine surveys, brood stock, egg-takes. These activities must be tracked in supplied notebook.
• Activity Reporting: you will frequently be asked to create.
• Physical and biological assessments
• Physical and biological sampling
• Community relations and education
• Safe operation and maintenance of equipment including vessels, all-terrain vehicles, trucks, trailers, etc.
• General maintenance: gear, vehicles, facilities. All tools, vehicles and facilities are to meet safety standards of 'Namgis policies.
• Undertake training as assigned.
• Support new/temporary staff.
• Other duties are as required by the Natural Resources Director, and/or the Administrator.

Skills & Experience Requirements

• Ability to work in challenging marine and wilderness environments in a safe and efficient manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated competency with MS Office Software
• Knowledge of 'Namgis culture

Education/Qualifications

• Grade 8 or equivalent
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence
• Small Vessel Operator Proficiency - SVOP
• Marine Emergency Duties
• Basic First Aid
• Swiftwater Rescue

Unusual Job Features

• Various duties that include strenuous manual labour
• Irregular work hours which may include overnight and weekends
• Extensive outdoor work
• May work in or near swift waters
• Tasks often include travel by ferry and truck/boat to work site or as part of activities

We thank all applicants for their interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.