Vessel Operator
The Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC), an international organization responsible for transboundary salmon fisheries management in Canada and the United States, is seeking a Vessel Operator for a seasonal contract position. This position would begin June 22, 2022 and continue until the end of upstream sockeye migration (approximately early October). Based at the Mission Hydroacoustic field site in Abbotsford, BC, vessel operators will collect hydroacoustic data while piloting a 7-metre (~22ft) vessel across the Fraser River. Successful applicants will become familiar with fisheries hydroacoustics while contributing towards the assessment of sockeye salmon populations for fisheries management as part of an international fisheries agency.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Operate a 7-metre (~22ft) vessel transecting across the Fraser River to collect hydroacoustic data
· Deploy and monitor hydroacoustic equipment to ensure accurate data collection
· Troubleshoot minor vessel problems
· Record fishing vessel activity at the hydroacoustic site
· Assist with the set-up and take-down of the field site as required
· General site maintenance when required during vessel downtime
Minimum Qualifications:
· Experience operating a boat
· Ability to work shift work, including night shifts (12-hour shifts: 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am)
· Ability to sit for extended periods of time while driving the vessel
· Comfortable working independently
· Possession of a Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) (Can be acquired in 1-day at https://www.boaterexam.com/canada/)
· Valid driver’s license and access to transportation to/from the field site in Matsqui Trail Regional Park, Abbotsford, BC (personal vehicle preferable but other options possible e.g. car share)
· Proof of complete COVID-19 vaccinations
Advantages:
· Experience with boating in a riverine environment
· Experience with boat engine repairs
· Familiarity with fisheries and/or environmental awareness
· Possession of the Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) certification
· Possession of a Marine Radio Operators Certificate (ROC-M)
· Possession of a Marine Emergency Duties Certificate (MED-A3/SDV-BS)
Wages will begin at $ 23.29 CAD per hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation.
Applications should be received by 11:59pm PDT Friday, June 10, 2022, and be addressed to Ms. Nelitz at nelitz@psc.org. Include a cover letter and résumé with two references. Please reference the name of the position in the email subject line.
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