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Business: BRIDGE RIVER INDIAN BAND
Phone: (250) 256-7423
Address: P.O. BOX 190, LILLOOET, BC V0K 1V0

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Description

The Biologist is responsible to work on all programs within the department which represents a wide variety of initiatives and projects that include planning and the operational management of natural resources such as water, fish, and wildlife with the goal of ensuring long-term sustainability throughout Xwísten’s territory.
Biologist position will develop new projects/research initiatives through grant writing and the development of collaborations/partnerships with federal and provincial agencies, First Nations, and academia.
 

Responsibilities and Experience:
• Design and implement fisheries-related projects, and other biological programs, as required.
• Oversee the collection of biological samples and monitoring data.
• Oversee data entry, QA/QC, database management.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior staff.
• Analyze data, prepare technical reports and peer-reviewed publications.
• Develop proposals and project budgets, oversee and manage projects.
• Represent Bridge River at technical meetings, conferences, and workshops, as required.
• Engage with federal and provincial natural resources management agencies on permitting, project coordination and implementation, as required.
• Provide technical support to First Nations partners.
• Complete timesheets, expense reports, tracks billable hours by project.
Required Qualifications and Certificates:
• RP BIO Certification.
• M.Sc. in biology (ecology) or fisheries/wildlife science.
• 10 years of experience in an ecology- or natural resources management-related field, with at least 5 years of fisheries-related project management experience.
• Field experience with Water Quality equipment, Sonar, Telemetry and Resistivity monitoring and data management.
• Proficiency in MS Office, statistical analysis, and with other specialized software, e.g., R, JMP, Sigmaplot, GIS.
• Pacific Salmon ecology.
• Electrofishing certification.
• Swift Water rescue certification.
• WorkSafeBC – Level 1 First Aid and Transportation Endorsement.
• Valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of Xwísten’s values and culture.
• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrates ability to deal tactfully with elected officials, co-workers, community representatives and Xwísten’s members on various matters, including those of a sensitive nature.
• Demonstrates written and oral communications skills including exceptional presentation and public speaking.
• Ability to use information technologies (computers, mobile devices, etc.) including familiarity with presentation development tools, education programs and social media applications.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the position, punctual, organized, and dependable.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Good physical condition to do field work.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Willingness to live and work in a remote community full time.
• Willingness to work extended hours.
Salary: $75,000 to 80,000
Closing Deadline: May 24, 2024

Fax Cover Letter with references and Resume to:
Gary Forsyth, Band Administrator
Fax: 250-256-7999
While we welcome all candidates, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.