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See open jobs at Archipelago.See open jobs similar to "Co-op Fisheries Field Technician (4 Months)" Schmidt Marine.Want to help look after our ocean resources? Think rain-soaked high-vis fashion is the next big trend? Want to travel the coast? Archipelago is seeking an honest and motivated co-op student for a 4-month work term within our Fisheries Monitoring Programs to assist with the delivery of the programs in our four ports throughout Coastal British Columbia. Housing will be provided with this position and movement amongst our main coastal ports of operation may be expected. Hours of work can be irregular with weekend and evening work required.
You will be trained to:
Four-month full-time co-op position available. The hours and work schedules are variable as they are governed by the landing times of the fishing vessels.
Starting wage is $20.00-20.75/hour base wage, plus an additional 8.2% paid out on each pay cheque in leu of paid holidays ($21.64-$22.45/hour equivalent). Minimum 4-hour callout on all days worked.
Must obtain Fisheries Observer Certification through Fisheries and Oceans, Canada*. This required certification training is provided to successful candidates in our 2-week training course.
The successful candidate will need to provide a criminal record check to be certified as a Fisheries Observer as required by Fisheries and Oceans, Canada.
The work may occur out of one of our three major field locations throughout Coastal BC (Port Hardy, Prince Rupert, and Ucluelet).
*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.
Application Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate found
Note: Interviews may be conducted throughout the posting period and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.
This job is no longer accepting applications
See open jobs at Archipelago.See open jobs similar to "Co-op Fisheries Field Technician (4 Months)" Schmidt Marine.