Monitor commercial fishing vessel offloads in Port Hardy, BC, using careful observation and accurate electronic data recording. Variable hours may include mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Archipelago provides paid training and certifications for this dockside monitoring position. You will support groundfish programs by identifying landed species, documenting offloads, and monitoring fishery regulations. No fisheries experience is required, making this work suitable for career-changers and people returning to work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and document commercial fishing vessel offload activities
- Identify all species landed during monitored offloads
- Record offloaded weights electronically and on paper
- Monitor compliance with fishery regulations
- Perform biological sampling and assist with halibut tagging
Requirements:
- Valid BC driver's licence or equivalent
- Reliable vehicle for transportation to work
- Ability to lift equipment weighing under 50 pounds
- Ability to climb ladders up to 25 feet
- Complete certification training and pass a criminal record check
Support Archipelago's groundfish monitoring programs through species identification, compliance observation, sampling, and precise dockside records.
