Archipelago is seeking a motivated individual to work part-time primarily as an electronic monitoring (EM) technician within our Fisheries Monitoring Programs in Port Hardy. An EM technician installs and works with hardware and software on board commercial fishing vessels while at the dock. Additional duties for the successful candidate will be to work as a certified observer when require. Hours of work are irregular, and both evening and weekend work are required. All required training required will be provided to the suitable candidate. The work is primarily in Port Hardy but can also occur in other locations. Ability to travel to other fish landing ports is desirable.

ELECTRONIC MONITORING SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Install, remove and service EM systems on commercial fishing vessels

Retrieval and analysis of data from onboard monitoring systems

Repairs to electronic sensor equipment

Mechanical aptitude, experience with hand tools and a basic understanding of electrical circuits

ELECTRONIC MONITORING SERVICE TECHNICIAN REQUIRED SKILLS

Computing experience including data entry skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is essential

Ability to work flexible schedules including irregular hours

Ability to work independently, follow procedures, and meet strict timelines

Ability to exercise sound judgement and cope with tedious work

Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with demanding or frustrated individuals

The job is physically demanding, and candidates should be able to climb ladders up to 25 feet to board fishing vessels and climb masts to install camera equipment

Valid BC Drivers License with a reliable vehicle

Excellent organization and communication skills are required

Extensive experience and familiarity with groundfish species identification is an asset

DOCKSIDE OBSERVER DUTIES

Monitor and documenting the offload activities of groundfish commercial fishing vessels

Identification of all species landed

Accurately recording offloaded weights into electronic data systems and on paper

Monitor compliance of fishery regulations

Biological sampling of selected species

DOCKSIDE OBSERVER DUTIES REQUIRED SKILLS

Highly self-motivated with strong organizational skills

Ability to work flexible schedules including irregular hours, evenings and weekends

Ability to work independently, follow procedures, and meet strict timelines

Ability to identify commercially important marine species an asset

High school graduation as a minimum. Knowledge of the fishing industry is an asset.

Valid BC Drivers License with a reliable vehicle.

The job is physically demanding, and candidates should be capable of lifting baskets of fish (25 –50+ pounds) and climb ladders up to 25 feet to board fishing vessels.

All successful candidates will need to provide a criminal record check to be certified as a Fisheries Observer as required by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

* Fisheries Act and Fisheries (General) Regulations state that a person who owns, operates, manages, or is an employee of an enterprise that catches, cultures, processes or transports fish cannot be certified as a Fisheries Observer.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Wages starting at $18.00/hour with a guaranteed minimum 4-hour callout on all days worked. Hourly rates increase by length of service and hours worked to $18.98/hour, $20.19/hour and $21.55/hour.

The work is primarily in Port Hardy but can also occur in other locations. Ability to travel to other fish landing ports is desirable.

TO APPLY: Email your resume to hr@archipelago.ca

Application Deadline: July 6, 2020

Note: Interviews may be conducted throughout the posting period and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.