I.T Admin[CLOSED] JOB POSTING - Owikeno Lake Creekwalker
Updated: Jul 5, 2021
Wuikinuxv Village (Katit), Rivers Inlet
C/O BAG 3500, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0
Admin Office Phone: (250)-949-8625
Owikeno Lake Creekwalker - SEASONAL
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Wuikinuxv Fisheries Program is looking to hire a Creekwalker to work under the direction of the Wuikinuxv Fisheries Manager. The ideal candidate will have an interest in connecting with the heart of Wuikinuxv Territory and its sockeye nursery streams. Must have a willingness to live and work remotely for extended periods with a diverse team from DFO and Wuikinuxv.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Serving as a crew member/operator on small aluminum boats on Owikeno Lake
Building trails for access for creekwalks on the salmon nursery streams feeding Owikeno Lake
Hiking remote salmon-bearing streams between August 27th and October 20th to count spawning salmon
Taking biological samples
This involves handling, killing, cutting into salmon to retrieve otoliths and scales
Helping share in camp responsibilities including cooking, cleaning, and maintaining facilities at Genesee Camp
QUALIFICATIONS:
Interest in salmon including knowledge of or willingness to learn salmon identification skills
Experience and/or interest in connecting with Wuikinuxv Territory and Owikeno Lake
Physically able to hike for many consecutive hours and work long days
Good cardiovascular fitness and endurance
Personal Characteristics:
works well as part of a team;
good interpersonal verbal communication skills
hardworking
organized
self-motivated
Willingness to live remotely at the Genesee Field Camp on Owikeno Lake
POSITION DETAILS:
Seasonal but full time (5-7 days a week depending on weather)
Position runs approximately August 27th to October 20th
Shifts off can be negotiated
Starting pay rate will be based on the candidate's qualification and relevant experience
Reports directly to Fisheries Manager and works with all members of the Stewardship Team
Full Job Description available upon request
Please submit your cover letter and resume to:
Jason Slade - Fisheries Manager, Wuikinuxv Stewardship Office
Email: wuikinuxv_fisheries@wuikinuxv.net (Subject Line: CREEKWALKER)
PH: (250) 949-5313
Deadline: Wednesday, June 30th