Uu-a-thluk Fisheries Intern

Uu-a-thluk (NTC Fisheries), is seeking a term full-time Fisheries Intern to assist our team in fisheries management activities. Based out of NTC’s Southern Region office in Port Alberni, the position will require travel to Nuu-chah-nulth territories. 

Job Overview:

Activities will include a variety of fisheries management projects and duties, such as fisheries monitoring, assessment and monitoring of salmon, groundfish and shellfish, data processing and writing. Uu-a-thluk staff will provide training and mentoring in relevant job skills.

Term: June 20th – August 31st, 2022

Wage: $17.40/hour for 37.5 hours/week

Qualifications:

• Interest in a career in Fisheries or Natural Resource management.
• An understanding of Nuu-chah-nulth fisheries and culture.
• Comfort in and around water, fishers and boats.
• Good physical fitness.
• The ability to travel, occasionally overnight.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills.
• Computer skills such as Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Provide acceptable criminal record check.
• Between 19 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
• Be willing and able to demonstrate compliance with the NTC Vaccination Policy (COVID-19).