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Dockside Observer - Geoduck and Fish Sampling
Archipelago
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Posted on Sep 27, 2025
Dockside Observer – Geoduck and Fish Sampling
Fisheries Monitoring Services
Port Hardy, 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 Prince Rupert, BC. Hours of work can be irregular with weekend and evening work required. All necessary training will be provided.
WHAT KIND OF WORK CAN YOU EXPECT?
You will be trained to:
- Monitor and document the offload activities of geoduck (pronounced like gooey duck) commercial fishing vessels.
- Identify all species landed.
- Accurately record offloaded weights into electronic data systems and on paper.
- Monitor compliance of fishery regulations.
- Perform biological sampling of selected species.
- Assist at offloads with piece counting and halibut tagging.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Vacation and statutory holiday pay paid out on every pay cheque.
- A commitment to sustainability and the environment within all our operations.
- Experience in species identification and biological sampling of commercially important fish of BC.
- Experience in data collection and reporting for fisheries resource monitoring.
- Beautiful oceanside views.
What do you offer?
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedules including irregular hours, evenings and weekends.
- Ability to work independently, follow procedures, and meet strict timelines.
- High school graduate.
- Valid BC Driver’s License (or equivalent to) and a reliable vehicle to get yourself to work.
- The job is physically demanding and candidates should be capable of occasionally lifting or moving fish (up to 50 pounds) and climbing ladders (up to 25 feet) to board fishing vessels.
- Bonus points: knowledge of the fishing industry and commercially important species.
What else?
- Starting wage is $20.81/hour, plus an additional 8.2% paid out on each pay cheque in leu of paid holidays (totaling $22.52/hour). 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.
- The successful candidate will need to provide a criminal record check (reimbursed) 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.
- The work is primarily in prince Rupert, but the ability to travel to other fish landing ports is desirable.
Archipelago works to provide an inclusive, fair, and equitable working environment for staff of all backgrounds. Regardless of your race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, differing ability or age, if you share our values surrounding the careful management of our ocean resources, we welcome your unique contributions and perspectives.
*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.
TO APPLY: Email a pdf of your resume to: hr@archipelago.ca
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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