Cowichan River Fisheries Ambassadors - Surrey, Canada - British Columbia Conservation Foundation

British Columbia Conservation Foundation

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Surrey, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF) is seeking youth aged between 15-30 years for 2 seasonal positions as Cowichan River Fisheries Ambassadors.

Location of Job:
Lake Cowichan

Term:
Beginning of June to September 4th, 2023

Salary:
$20/hour (plus 4% vacation pay paid out hourly)

Schedule: 8 hours per day, 32 hours of work per week (typically, Friday to Monday)

Note:
This position requires weekend work.

Days off will primarily be weekdays, with a minimum of three consecutive weekdays off per week (typical days off will be Tuesday-Thursday).

Specific questions about required time off and scheduling can be discussed

The Cowichan River Fisheries Ambassadors will work together with BC Conservation Foundation staff, the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society, Town of Lake Cowichan, and Cowichan Tribes staff to provide fish protection and river stewardship education to residents and visitors in the Cowichan watershed.

These positions will be approaching the public and imparting knowledge regarding the effects of UV filters from sunscreen on aquatic life.

You will be creating and utilizing visual aids such as posters and brochures to educate the public. Engagement will include a booth set-up as well as roaming the public beaches around Lake Cowichan.

Position Requirements:

Weekend availability, including some Long Weekends/Statutory holidays
A valid driver's license (minimum "N" license) with a reliable vehicle you can use for work
Comfortable approaching the public and imparting education information
Comfortable working around water, with a proven ability to swim
Canadian resident or legally able to work in Canada
Between 1530 years old during the period of employment

Asset qualifications (non-required, but beneficial):

An interest and familiary with the Cowichan River
Experience presenting to the public (e.g. performing arts, drama/music, public speaking)
Experience working independently
Knowledge about the natural environment (e.g. fish, plants, wildlife, water quality)
An interest in learning new skills
Valid OFA Level 1 First Aid
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Position Open Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

BCCF reserves the right to cancel or postpone recruitment to this position based on project priorities, funding and other staffing considerations.

The BC Conservation Foundation respectfully acknowledges that we operate on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of many Indigenous Peoples throughout British Columbia