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Vancouver, BC
Do you think rain-soaked high-vis fashion is the next big trend? Want to help look after our ocean resources? Archipelago is seeking an honest and reliable worker to assist with the delivery of its groundfish dockside monitoring programs in Vancouver, BC. Hours of work can be irregular with weekend and evening work required. All necessary training will be provided.
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* by successfully completing our paid 2-week training course.
Position is subject to an overtime averaging agreement, approved by Labour Canada.
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.
The hours and work schedule are variable as they are governed by the landing times of the fishing vessels.
*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 suitable candidates are found
Note: Interviews may be conducted throughout the posting period and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.
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