Vessel Operator - Abbotsford, Canada - Pacific Salmon Commission

Pacific Salmon Commission

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Abbotsford, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC), an international organization responsible for transboundary salmon fisheries management in Canada and the United States, is seeking two
Vessel Operator(s) for a seasonal contract position.

This position would begin the
third week of June and continue until the end of upstream sockeye salmon migration (approximately first week of September). Based at the Mission Hydroacoustic field site in Matsqui Regional Park, Abbotsford, BC, vessel operators will collect hydroacoustic data while piloting a 7-metre (~22ft) vessel across the Fraser River.

In addition to gaining hands-on experience driving a vessel in a riverine environment, successful applicants will become familiar with deploying hydroacoustic equipment and recording fishing information while contributing towards the assessment of sockeye salmon populations for fisheries management as part of an international fisheries agency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work Task Assignment — % Allocation
Operate a 7-metre (~22ft) vessel transecting across the Fraser River to collect hydroacoustic data —
85%
Deploy and monitor hydroacoustic equipment to ensure accurate data collection —
5%
Record fishing vessel activity at the hydroacoustic site —
5%
Assist with the set-up and take-down of the field site as required —
2%
General site maintenance when required during vessel downtime —
1%
Troubleshoot minor vessel problems —
1%

Minimum Qualifications:

3 years experience operating a motorized vessel
Ability to work long days and shift work, including night shifts
Ability to sit for extended periods of time while driving the vessel
Ability to communicate with team members
Comfortable working independently
Possession of a Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC)
Valid driver's license and access to transportation to/from the field site in Matsqui Trail Regional Park, Abbotsford, BC (public transit to the field site is not available)
Proof of complete COVID19 vaccinations

Advantages:

5 years experience with boating in a riverine environment
Experience with minor boat engine repairs
Experience troubleshooting minor computer issues
Familiarity with fisheries and/or environmental awareness
Possession of the Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) certification
Possession of a Marine Radio Operators Certificate (ROC-M) and/or Marine Emergency Duties (MED-A3/SDV-BS)

Wages will begin at $24.92 CAD per hour, depending on experience, plus 4% in lieu of vacation.

The PSC acknowledges that the Mission Hydroacoustics site is on the stó:lō téméxw (traditional territory) of the stó:lō xwélmexw (stó:lō peoples).

The PSC is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.