Summer Student – Marine & Terrestrial Stewardship

Uchucklesaht Tribe Government is currently accepting applications for a Temporary, Full-time employment opportunity for a Marine & Terrestrial Stewardship position. Wage is $22.00/H.

Eligible Applicants

• Between 15-30 years of age, with a Social Insurance Number.
• Must be physically fit, and able to lift up to 40lbs.
• Class 5 driver’s license preferred.
• Preference given to Uchucklesaht, Nuu-chah-nulth members, and Indigenous individuals.

Duties to include:

• Support Lands & Resources staff with various programs and activities.
• Working closely with Lands & Resources Technicians, preparing daily logs, field notes and compliance checks.
• Support habitat restoration projects in both marine and terrestrial environments.
• Record and report environmental data using GPS and digital tools.
• Maintain trails, signage and infrastructure.
• Fisheries duties, such as assisting Technicians with catch monitoring, monitoring of the fish fence, community fish distributions, compliance reporting and data processing.
• Maintenance duties in remote areas, as required, such as building, minor carpentry,operation of small machinery, grounds work, etc.
• Assist both the Director of Lands & Resources, and Maintenance staff with other duties, as directed.

Required qualifications:

• •Organized, with strong verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive and professional attitude
• Good physical fitness
• Comfort around water, fishermen and boats
• Ability to accommodate flexible hours
• Preference to those with a Pleasure Craft Operators Card, and ability to operate a boat.