Sumas First Nation,Sema:th Fisheries Habitat Restoration Program Coordinator Jobs in Canada

er Mainland, British Columbia

• Provides
  leadership on the creation and implementation of the Sema:th Fisheries
  Habitat Restoration Program (“the program”);
• Hires
  the Sema:th Fisheries Habitat Restoration Field Crew and coordinates all
  logistical considerations (e.g. work planning, purchase of equipment,
  materials and supplies) to implement fisheries and riparian habitat
  restoration initiatives (e.g. invasive species removal, foreshore
  re-vegetation), both on and off-reserve;
• Provides
  logistical coordination and administration of training and other capacity
  development opportunities for program staff and community members;
• Works
  with environmental professionals and other consultants, including the
  Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance (LFFA) to assess fish habitat and create
  habitat restoration plans and long-term habitat maintenance plans;
• Facilitates
  the creation and implementation of the Sema:th Fisheries Management Plan;
• Liaises
  and coordinates meetings with and between the Department, Sema:th
  administration and local organizations on matters related to Sema:th
  Fisheries Habitat Restoration initiatives;
• Engages
  with community members to establish fish habitat restoration criteria and
  priorities for restoration activities;
• Communication
  & outreach to community members and local stakeholders to raise
  awareness and promote participation in Sema:th Fisheries initiatives;
• Organizes
  quarterly fish habitat restoration events and activities (e.g. ghost-net
  removals, river clean-ups);
• Seeks
  and applies for funding opportunities to expand and sustain the program;
• Facilitates
  relationship building and regular meetings with neighboring jurisdictions
  to promote a collaborative approach to fish habitat restoration
  objectives;
• Reports
  on Program successes as per funding requirements;
• Other
  tasks as required.

• Bachelor’s
  Degree or Diploma in Resource Management, Fish, Wildlife and Recreation,
  Ecological Restoration, or similar program is a must.
• Familiarity
  with Aboriginal perspectives on Fisheries Management in BC is a must.
• Familiarity
  with Stó:l? and Sema:th perspectives in relation to Fisheries Management
  is an asset,
• Sensitivity
  towards culturally appropriate and respectful practices involving the
  gathering and handling of cultural knowledge is a must.
• Proven
  experience in project management, supervision, ability to meet deadlines,
  manage resources and meet reporting requirements is a must.
• Must
  be proficient in both verbal and written communication. Suitable
  experience with MS Office Suite and internet applications is a must.
• Ability
  to maintain a good working relationship with co-workers, consultants and
  other stakeholders is a must.
• Must
  possess and maintain a valid BC Driver’s License and submit an acceptable
  Drivers Abstract.
• Must
  possess or be willing to attain First Aid Certification Level 1.
• Must
  successfully pass the pre-employment RCMP Criminal Records Check.