Catch Monitor

Tŝilhqot’in National Government • Williams Lake, BC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tŝilhqot’in National Government is based in Williams Lake, British Columbia serving six communities, including ʔEsdilagh, Tl'etinqox, Tl'esqox, Tŝideldel, Xeni Gwet'in, and Yuneŝit'in. The Tŝilhqot’in National Government’s mission is to support and empower Tŝilhqot’in peoples to exercise their rights to self-determination within their traditional territories in ways which reflect Tŝilhqot’in philosophy, values, experience and culture.
The Catch Monitors are responsible for maintaining and establishing a good working relationship (Liaison) between the Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) workers, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (FOC), the Tsilhqot’in people and visiting fishers in relation to the management of fish in our traditional territory. It is the duty of the catch monitor to represent the Tsilhqot’in Nation to the best possible ability, while assisting and providing a safe opportunity for Tsilhqot’in’s and visitors to obtain fish.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• First aid certification
• Class 5 driver’s license
• Insured and reliable vehicle

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monitoring at the locations referred to them by TNG Fishery Coordinator (TFC) through the TNG Fishery Guardian (TFG) personnel
• Ensure safety procedures are being applied at the fisheries areas
• Record all required information each day on the required forms
• Issue Food Fish Authorization Permits to locals
• Ensure that all visiting fishers obtain and carry a Food Fish Authorization Permits when engaged in fishing activities
• Inform all fishers of any changes in the regulations and their permit before Food Fishing
• Other duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED