Employment Opportunities

Posted sept. 20, 2008

I would appreciate knowing if we have any licensed Ham Radio Operators out there. If we do, could you kindly advise me, as I am in the process at looking at our options for communication in the remoter areas of the SLRD.

Your early response would be much appreciated.

Thank you and hope you are all have a safe day!

Beryl Taylor

Emergency Planning Coordinator

Squamish-Lillooet Regional Distric

Posted sept. 11, 2008

Posted sept. 9, 2008

Fraser River Stock Assessment is currently accepting applications for the potential staffing of short-term field technician positions (EG-01 level) to meet emergency needs at short notice for projects within the BC Interior and Lower Fraser Areas. Successful applicants will work under the direction of Stock Assessment supervisors as members of field crews assessing recreational fisheries and enumerating salmon escapements in various locations. Immediate needs are for positions beginning in mid-September; however, it is currently anticipated that opportunities should exist in October.

Duties may include:

surveying recreational anglers in the lower Fraser River (Fraser Valley area)
counting sockeye, chinook and coho by walking or drifting a stream
sampling of salmon for various morphological and biological characteristics such as length, sex, otoliths, scales, and fecundity
assisting in Pacific salmon mark-recapture programs
assisting in the operation of salmon counting fences
working in remote field camps
assisting in field camp related duties as requested
operating small boats and motors

To be considered, applicants must meet the following Merit Criteria:

Essential Qualifications (indicate clearly if you meet the following essential qualifications)

Successful completion of secondary school (or PSC approved equivalent)
Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License

To be considered, applicants must meet the following Conditions of Employment:

Candidates will be asked to obtain

Security Clearance (Reliability Status)
Health Canada Medical Clearance (in the form of a Personal Health Declaration)

Candidates must be willing/able to

Handle the rigours of strenuous field activities
Work outdoors in all weather conditions
Work overtime, weekends and variable hours for continuous duration (4-8 weeks average) as required by operational needs
Work in remote locations for extended periods of time
Work in and around lakes and swiftwater environments

Preference may be given to candidates that meet the following Merit Criteria:

Asset Qualifications (indicate clearly if you meet the following asset qualifications)

Valid First Aid Certification (minimum Level 1 with CPR)
CCG Pleasure Craft Operators Card
Swift Water Rescue Certification
Bear Aware/Encounter Training

If you are interested in being considered for these positions, please forward your resume to Tracy Cone, Fraser River Stock Assessment via email (Tracy.Cone@dfo-mpo.gc.ca) or fax (604-666-7112). Although there is an immediate need for positions beginning in mid-September, applications will be accepted through September 30th, 2008. However please note: clearly, only those applications received up to the date of emergency need can be considered.

For more information, please contact Tracy Cone at (604) 666-7269.

Please feel free to forward this notice to any individuals who may be interested in these opportunities and/or post this notice at your respective locations.

Thank you.

Joe Tadey
Program Head
Chum, Pink and Recreational Fisheries Program
Fraser River Stock Assessment
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
100 Annacis Parkway, Unit 3
Delta, B.C.   V3M 6A2
Phone: (604) 666-7273
Cell:      (604) 812-7273
Fax:       (604) 666-7112
Email: joe.tadey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca