The Fisheries Biologist will provide technical leadership, advice and coordination to the Stewardship Society’s numerous fisheries initiatives to ensure they produce value-added benefits to the First Nations of the North Coast and Lower Skeena River. The successful candidate must demonstrate education, knowledge and experience related to the following:
Key Activities:
• Work with First Nation fisheries personnel to identify and implement key management and research priorities;
• Assist in the development of fisheries policy recommendations for consideration by First Nations governments;
• Represent the North Coast and Lower Skeena First Nations and their fisheries interests at various fisheries management and research forums;
• Assist North Coast and Lower Skeena First Nations to develop and enhance their fisheries management capacity;
• Provide technical support to various resource planning initiatives;
• Develop proposals and complete technical and other reporting.
Required Skills and Knowledge
• Minimum Bachelors degree in or related to fisheries biology, resource management and/or other relevant environmental discipline and worked at least 5 years in a related field;
• Excellent written an verbal communication skills;
• Ability to focus and to develop clear and achievable objectives for tasks and projects;
• Demonstrated ability to see tasks and projects through from the idea stage to completion;
• Knowledge of Federal and Provincial management of fisheries resources;
• Able to work within and positively contribute to a dynamic team environment;
• Demonstrated understanding of key fisheries interests of First Nations and capable of developing innovative and effective approaches to pursuing them.
This is a full time paid position. Compensation will be negotiated with successful candidate based on qualifications. This position will be based in Prince Rupert, BC.
To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter by May 27, 2011
For more information about the position or to apply please contact Brenda J. Leighton at:
North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society
255 — West 3rd Avenue
Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 1L2
Phone: 250-624-8614; Fax: 250-624-8615
email: ncsfnss@citytel.net
