Guardian - Forestry, Recreation, Lands

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

Job summary

'Na̱mǥis First Nation in Alert Bay, BC seeks a Guardian - Forestry, Recreation, Lands to support NR management across lands, fisheries, forestry, water, and rights topics. This full-time, on-site role reports to the Director of Natural Resources and emphasizes field activities and community engagement.

The position requires field data collection, reporting, safety, and training of staff; knowledge of Namgis culture, MS Office skills, and a valid Class 5 BC license with SVOP and MED are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Positively representing 'Namgis to members and the outside world in all activities.
• Activity Recording and Data collection: data collection components include CMT surveys, marine surveys, brood stock, egg-takes; tracked in notebook.
• Activity Reporting: you will frequently be asked to create reports.
• Physical and biological assessments.
• Physical and biological sampling.
• Community relations and education.
• Safe operation and maintenance of equipment including vessels, ATVs, trucks, trailers.
• General maintenance of gear, vehicles, facilities; adhere to safety standards.
• Undertake training as assigned.
• Support new/temporary staff.
• Other duties as required by NR Director/Administrator.

Skills

Safety-minded

Strong written & verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Namgis culture knowledge

Education

Grade 8 or equivalent

Valid 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