Organization: North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society (NCSFNSS)
Webs,ite: http://www.northcoastskeenafirstnations.ca/
Location: Prince Rupert, British Columbia
The North Coast Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society (NCSFNSS) is
a regional body whose members include several First Nations on BC’s
North Coast and Lower Skeena Ri
This second Fisheries Biologist position is a unique opportunity for
an energetic person to provide scientific leadership, policy advice,
and coordination to the NCSFNSS’s fisheries initiatives. The
successful candidate must demonstrate education, knowledge, and
experience related to the following:
Key Activities:
• Work as part of a diverse team to identify and implement key
fisheries management and research priorities;
• Assist in the development of fisheries policy recommendations for
consideration by First Nations governments and other decision-makers;
• Represent First Nations fisheries interests at various fisheries
science, management, and research forums;
• Assist First Nations to develop and enhance their fisheries
management and science capacity;
• Provide technical support to various marine use planning and
research initiatives;
• Develop proposals and complete technical and other reporting requirements.
Required Skills and Knowledge
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in, or related to, fisheries biology,
resource management and/or other applicable environmental discipline
and worked at least 5 years in a related field or equivalent
combination of relevant education and experience;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to focus and to develop clear and achievable objectives for
tasks and projects;
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects from start to finish;
• Knowledge of Federal and Provincial management of fisheries resources;
• Able to work with people from multiple backgrounds, skills-sets, and
value systems;
• Demonstrated understanding of First Nations fisheries interests and
capable of developing effective approaches to pursuing them.
This position is based in Prince Rupert, BC. Compensation will be
negotiated with successful candidate based on qualifications. The
closing date for applications is January 7, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.
Please send cover letter and résumé to the attention of Shannon Riehl at:
North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society
612 – 2nd Ave. West, Prince Rupert BC, V8J 1H2
Fax: 250-624-8615
E-mail: ncsfnss@citywest.ca
Qualified First Nation candidates are encouraged to apply.
The NCSFNSS thanks all interested applicants by only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.