Details:
The Quatsino First Nation is seeking a full time fisheries coordinator to manage the day-to-day operations of the Fisheries Program. We are looking for someone who is well organized and a great multi-tasker. The ideal candidate will work well independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will also have strong computer skills and the ability to interpret and enforce policy.
Position Summary:
(For a copy of the full job description please contact the Band office)
Reporting to the Director of Lands and Resources, the Fisheries program represents a wide variety of initiatives and projects that include planning and the operational management of natural resources such as water, fish and wildlife with the goal of ensuring long-term sustainability throughout the Nation’slands and marine territory.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Managing the Aboriginal fisheries activities within the traditional territory.
• Coordination of policy and program development in the area of QFN fisheries management and related activities
• Manage QFN and Gwabalis commercial fishing licenses.
• Management of QFN’s Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy agreement with DFO
• Management of other related contracts, including Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Environment Canada
• Liaise with government and industrial agents in areas impacting QTT Lands and Resources
• Develop a program for and supervise the Quatsino Territorial Guardians (2-3 staff, vessel and vehicle)
Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications:
• 5 years previous experience in a similar role
• Experience in working with science and engineering consultants
• Experience applying for grant writing and grant administration
• Valid 5 BC Drivers licence
Knowledge and skills:
• Maintain up to date Food Social & Ceremonial (FSC) permit system, arrange community food fishery, verify catch, participate in distribution
• Incorporate Fisheries & Oceans guidelines & authority into QFN fishery work plans. Align First Nation Fisheries Council advancements into QFN work plans as needed. Attend workshops, etc.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with people from various backgrounds related to first nation Fishery Management
• Maintain account with DFO’s National On-line Licensing System (NOLS) and AFS, renew and issue licenses, issue lease agreements, process payments
• Maintain schedule, work plan & reporting with all additional contracts & government agencies.
• Regular meeting and reporting to QFN Lands & Resources and Chief and Council
• ability to maintain confidentiality
• ability to interpret and enforce policy
• computer skills including Microsoft office required
• Respect for Quatsino First Nation culture