Seasonal Technician
$15.00/hour (40 hour work week) (6-7 month position)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid B.C. Driver’s License
Use of vehicle an asset
Must have basic computer literacy skills
Good communication skills
Physically fit for field work
General knowledge and skills with power tools and carpentry
Must be available to work on weekends
DUTIES:
Fish culture activities under the direction of the Hatchery Manager:
General maintenance/ cleaning of rearing containers and channels
Fish feeding and sampling
Adult seining and enumeration (possible river floats)
Enumeration studies and data analysis
Capturing and handling adult fish for broodstock
Egg takes (on and off site)
Egg incubation duties: picking, enumerating, ponding
Fin clipping
Fish releases
Facility maintenance, improvements
Accurate data collection and recording, report writing and updating the assistant hatchery manager on assigned projects and fish culture activities.
Participation in creating over wintering habitat for salmonids within the lower Seymour River water shed.
Public Education and Volunteer Coordination
Volunteer supervision as necessary
Occasional public tours for special interest groups or general public at society events.
Assist and participate in society events
Building Maintenance
Maintain an inventory list of all fish culture equipment and tools located at the facility
Cleanliness of Facilities:
Help to maintain a neat, orderly and safe working environment
Other: 10%
Assist with education, special events, habitat projects and other projects upon request and where appropriate.
Initiate and participate in Seymour stewardship and watershed initiatives.
The position starts mid June (very soon) and will continue until mid January. Those interested can send their resume and cover letter to
volunteering@seymoursalmon.com.
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