Full Time | Alert Bay

Gwa’ni Hatchery Field Supervisor

Position Summary: Duties are to supervise the Hatchery Field Workers to carry out Salmonid Enhancement activities at the Gwa’ni Hatchery and in the Nimpkish Watershed as well as assist with the overall administration of the Hatchery.

REPORTS TO: Gwa’ni Hatchery Manager

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the development of yearly, monthly, and weekly operational plans.
• Supervises field crews as assigned.
• Assists in the capture, spawning, incubation, rearing, tagging and adult assessment of various species of Salmonid.
• Assists in the keeping of consistent, timely and accurate records of all aspects of the Salmon Enhancement activities such as brood stock collection, adult enumeration, sampling, egg take, etc.
• Ensures all operational policies, ‘Namgis Personnel Policies and Workmen’s Compensation Safety Regulations are adhered to.
• Assists in the development and implementation of a public relations strategy that explains the objectives of the Gwa’ni Hatchery Program.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment and informs the Manager of any inventory needs.
• Develops and implements a maintenance schedule for all Hatchery equipment and vehicles.
• Ensures that Hatchery facilities are maintained in a neat, clean, and organized operational order.
• Attends all program related meetings.
• Develops a 24 hour on call emergency schedule
• Acts as Hatchery Manager as required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• I year experience in a previous supervisory position.
• 3yrs experience working in a hatchery.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Salmonid species and their life cycles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to operate and maintain a boat, motors, and other machinery

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Grade 12
• Certificate in fisheries management
• First Aid Certificate – an asset
• Valid Driver Licence

UNUSUAL JOB FEATURES:

• Strenuous manual labour
• Irregular work hours
• Extensive outdoor work

If interested, please submit your covering letter and resume (open until filled) to:

Namgis First Nation, PO Box 210, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0, or

by email to:humanresources@namgis.bc.ca

$62,699 – $73,528 annually

We thank you for your interest, however, only short listed applicants will be contacted

Qualifications and Skills:

• Grade 12 education (minimum).
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of salmon species and life cycles.
• Familiarity with hatchery operations, boats, vehicles, and forklifts.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to follow instructions.
• Willingness to expand knowledge in salmon enhancement.
• Ability to obtain Swiftwater Rescue and Occupational First Aid Level 1 (if not already certified).

Other Job Features:

• Daily travel by ferry and truck to the hatchery site.
• Irregular hours, including overnight shifts and weekends.
• May be called for emergency work after hours.

How to Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume to:

ʼNa̱mg̱is First Nation – Human Resources
P.O. Box 210, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0
Email: humanresources@namgis.bc.ca

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.