Field Assistant - Halibut Tagger/Sampler

Archipelago Marine Research is hiring a Field Assistant - Halibut Tagger/Sampler in Port Hardy, BC. The role involves applying tags to halibut, sampling fish, and recording data. Candidates must work flexible, irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, and be prepared for outdoor work in various weather conditions. The position offers $18.45/hour, benefits after three months, and a commitment to sustainability. Applicants should have a valid BC Driver’s License.
Field Assistant - Halibut Tagger/Sampler

Fisheries Monitoring Programs

Port Hardy, BC

Like wearing rain gear? Want to help look after our ocean resources? Archipelago is seeking hard working and reliable workers to assist our Fishery Observers with the delivery of it’s groundfish dockside monitoring program in Port Hardy, BC. Hours of work can be irregular with weekend and evening work required.

What kind of work can you expect?

You will be trained to:
• Apply numbered tags to the tail fins of halibut.
• Sample various species of fish for scientific purposes while recording weight, length, sex, etc.
• Identify species of fish.
• Count pieces of fish using a tally counter.

All this while working on land, not at sea.

What do we offer?
• Vacation and statutory holiday pay paid out on every pay cheque.
• Health Spending Account after 3 months of employment.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A commitment to sustainability and the environment within all our operations.
• Experience in species identification of commercially important fish of BC.
• All safety equipment such as covid-19 personal protective equipment and gloves.
• Beautiful oceanside views.

What do you offer?

You are able to:
• Stand outdoors at a fish grading table for extended periods of time in all weather conditions.
• Bend at waist to reach and slide halibut weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Work flexible schedules including short notice, irregular hours, evenings and weekends.
• Work independently while following procedures and directions.
• Bonus points: Able to identify some commercially important marine species.
• Valid BC Driver’s License with a reliable vehicle to get yourself to various work locations.

What else?
• Wage is $18.45/hour plus an additional 8.2% paid out on each pay cheque in leu of paid holidays. Minimum 4-hour callout on all days worked.
• Position is subject to an overtime averaging agreement, approved by Labour Canada.
• The hours and work schedules are variable as they are governed by the landing times of the fishing vessels.
• The work is primarily in Port Hardy, but the ability to travel to other fish landing ports is desirable.
• Workers must provide their own rain gear and boots suitable for work at a fish offloading station. Archipelago provides safety equipment such as masks, gloves, and face shields.
• At Archipelago, the health and safety of our staff, clients and communities are a priority. We follow public health orders and use caution when it comes to safety matters.

Archipelago works to provide an inclusive, fair, and equitable working environment for staff of all backgrounds. Regardless of your race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, differing ability or age, if you share our values surrounding the careful management of our ocean resources, we welcome your unique contributions and perspectives.

TO APPLY: Email a pdf of your resume to: hr@archipelago.ca

Application Deadline: Open until suitable candidates are found.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.45 per hour

Benefits:
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program

Schedule:
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person