POSITION:                      Fisheries Technician

SALARY RANGE:          Commensurate with qualifications

SUPERVISOR:                Fisheries Manager

HOURS:                          Seasonal (Averaging Agreement)

LOCATION:                    New Aiyansh, British Columbia

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:  The Nisga‚Äôa Fisheries Program includes yearly research and monitoring of fish stocks and habitat.  A majority of positions require working outdoors, often in poor weather conditions, on the Nass River and also the possibility of working in remote field camps.  All positions require adequate rain gear and the ability to collect and record accurate fisheries data.

IMPACT OF ERROR:  The impact or error is significant to the Nation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

1.Grade 11 or higher education;

2.Previous fisheries experience is an asset;

3.Boat handling skills;

4.Boat maintenance skills;

5.Carpentry skills;

6.Computer skills;

7.Reliable transportation to and from work;

8.Valid Level 1 First Aide Ticket is an asset;

9.MED A3 certification is an asset;

10.SVOP certification is an asset.

If you are interested in this employment opportunity please send a resume package that includes the following:

1.  Cover Letter

2.  Resume

3.  3 work related reference

4.  Copy of accredited certificates/diplomas

Applicants are required to submit resume package describing their qualifications. Resumes packages must be received prior to 5:00 pm on March 28, 2012. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ALL RESUME PACKAGES MAY BE DIRECTED TO: 

Nisga’a Lisims Government

Attention: Human Resource Department

P.O. BOX 231, New Aiyansh, B.C., V0J 1A0

Fax Number: 250-633-2367

Email: hrdept@nisgaa.net