Fisheries Technician – Full-time, Seasonal

The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government is a modern treaty government located in the community of hitac̓u on the west coast of Vancouver Island, on the eastern shore of Ucluelet Inlet.

The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government is a member of the Maa-nulth Treaty Society and, through the Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement, is a modern treaty Nation operating with a government-to- government relationship with Canada and the province of British Columbia. As a Self-Governing Indigenous Government, the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government continues to promote education and community programs that enhance Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ identity.

Position Summary

The Fisheries Technician will be responsible for supporting the Traditional Foods team with the Food, Social, and Ceremonial (FSC) fishing program. Primarily this role includes all activities related to offload, transport, and distribution of FSC fish. Other duties may include participating in Traditional Foods activities and supporting local fish enhancement initiatives. There may also be opportunities to work with the Lands and Resources team to assist with current land management and marine stewardship activities. This will be a full-time seasonal position from June to November.

Primary Responsibilities

• Attend and assist in fishing vessel offloads in Port Albion and Port Alberni.
• Prepared for and attend FSC fish distributions on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload pallets and totes (training and/or recertification provided).
• Drive van and/or full-size pickup for fish transport and distributions, as required.
• Assist with vehicle preparations including cleaning and refuelling.
• Properly clean and sanitize totes and other distribution materials.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary for the position, and as assigned by the Traditional Foods Coordinator.

Qualifications

Training, Education and Experience

• A combination of education, training, and job experience to fulfill the demands of the position will be evaluated.
• Interest or certifications related to Fisheries, Traditional Foods, Indigenous Culture, Aquaculture, Biology, and/or Community Development.
• Experience operating larger trucks is an asset.
• Current First Aid certification (or willing to complete).
• Current Food Safe certification (or willing to complete).
• Forklift Operator certification (or willing to complete).
• Satisfactory criminal records check.
• Current Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to practice special awareness and sound judgement surrounding commercial fishing operations.
• Availabilities to work remote up to two days in a row, when required.
• Physically able to lift up to 50lbs and perform repetitive lighter lighting and turning.
• Ability to take instruction, stay on task, and ask questions when uncertain.
• High regard and standards for mechanical safety.
• Able to work independently as well as working within a collaborative team framework.
• Genuine respect for Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ traditions, culture, and protocols.
  

Benefits

• The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government is a living wage employer.
  
• Group benefits that include health, dental, vision, long/short-term disability, etc. are fully covered by the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government.
  

How to Apply

Please submit your covering letter, resume and/or how you meet these requirements to the attention of the Director of Operations, by email (employment@ufn.ca), fax (250-726-7552), by mail (P.O. Box 699, Ucluelet, BC, V0R 3A0) or in person (700 Wya Road, Hitacu, BC).

In accordance with the CHRC Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy and the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government hiring policies, preference will be given to citizens of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ or individuals of other Indigenous Ancestry.

Application deadline: Open until filled.