Shoreline Clean Up Crew Lead - Surrey, Canada - BC Wildlife Federation

BC Wildlife Federation

Verified Company

Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

About the B.C. Wildlife Federation
The B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) is British Columbia's leading conservation organization.

As a province-wide, member-driven charitable organization, with over 43,000 members and more than 100 member clubs, our organization represents the interests of all British Columbians who aim to protect, enhance, and promote the wise use of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations.

Job Overview
The Fraser River Tidal Marsh Clean-up Field Crew Lead will meaningfully contribute to the health of wetlands in B.C.

by supervising a crew of technicians in removing debris and garbage that has been deposited along the Fraser River tidal estuaries.

Working with a field crew, the headquarters team, Indigenous communities, landowners, and project partners, the Field Crew Supervisor will play a key role in leading and managing the day-to-day, planning safe field operations throughout the Lower Mainland.

Other duties and responsibilities may be added throughout the work term, based on project needs.

Core Responsibilities Primary Duties and Responsibilities Will Include:

Provide guidance, leadership and mentorship to field crew technicians and facilitate a positive workculture.
Develop work plans and schedules for site cleanup with information from historic data and site visits.
Remove debris and garbage from target areas in the Fraser River Estuaries.
Follow data collection procedures to document the waste composition of the identified garbage and debris.
Use ArcGIS field apps to collect and maintain accurate data on site progress, including spatial data outlining targeted areas.
Coordinate procurement of field operations equipment and materials, and maintain all equipment as required and inventory records.
Procure and coordinate contractors as required.
Maintain regular communications with headquarters team and adhere to all safety protocols and checkin procedures.
Ensure health and safety protocols are implemented and adhered to by Field Crew and respond to emergencies or incidents that may occur at work.
Prepare technical reports and support the headquarters team with annual reports and grants documents.
Engage with First Nations, landowners or property managers, students, project partners and public to promote collaboration efforts and understanding of wetlands, riparian areas, and floodplains.
Perform other duties as directed by the FHREP Coordinator, the Director of Conservation Stewardship, and Aquatic Biologist.