CHIPPEWAS OF NAWASH UNCEDED FIRST NATION
First Nation or Band Member Preferred
Program Coordinator
Department:
Fisheries
Program:
Fisheries
Reports To:
Fisheries Supervisor and Management Biologist
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Wage:
Level 4 ($25.44 - $31.63)
JOB PURPOSE
The Program Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration and operations of the Fisheries Program office while performing duties and accountabilities in the field.
KEY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Essential Field Duties
· Perform commercial harvest and other necessary data collection and entry
· Provide primary error checking of data collected
· In the field (stationary and or mobile assessment facilities) collect harvest and biological data and samples from the Saugeen Ojibway commercial harvest
· Perform all necessary work pertaining to the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation Calcified Growth Structure Analysis Facility including ensuring proper storage of calcified structures
· Responsible for cleaning, mounting, capturing images and ageing calcified structures for the purpose of fish age determination
· Report on 100% of the commercial fishing effort and 100% of the landings
· Assist with the coordination and implementation of all field sampling programs
· Liaising with staff and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation commercial fisherman on a regular basis
· Provide Supervisor with daily updates and weekly reports of vessel activity
· Complete all daily activity logs
· Arranging and tracking servicing and maintenance of assessment vehicles and maintaining fuel logs
· Ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of all assessment gear and equipment including, but not limited to: knives, scales, VHF radios, tweezers, containers and data form folders, tools, personal protective gear, boating equipment, boat and trucks
Essential Office Duties
· First point of contact by phone, e-mail and in-person
· Ensuring office is running effective and efficiently
· Maintaining an accurate and secure filing and record system
· Ensuring field crews have data forms and other needed documentation and information
· Ordering and inventory control of all equipment and supplies for office and field work
· Monitoring program budget and reporting projected over expenditures
· Ensuring bills for payment are accurate and completed in a timely manner
· Assisting Supervisor with training of staff
· Assisting Supervisor in matters pertaining awareness of culture and heritage within the community
· Perform all duties to best of ability following all operating procedures, policies and guidelines
· Provide additional administrative support as directed
· Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
· Grade 12 or equivalent
· One (1) year experience in Fisheries or related field
Designations, Licences & Requirements:
· Valid Ontario Class G2 Driver’s Licence for frequent use of work vehicle
· Small Vessel Operating Licence or ability to obtain within probationary period
· Valid CPR and First Aid or ability to obtain within probationary period
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
· Understanding of biological and ecological assessment and familiarity with fisheries assessment gear
· Knowledge of Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation Fisheries and fishing techniques
· Competent with computers and various software (MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook)
· Confident with office equipment and minor troubleshooting (printer, copier, scanner, fax, etc.)
· Ability to adjust between working in both an office and in field environments
· Basic mathematical skills for data collection and finance related duties
· Organized to handle a high volume of work, varying priorities/responsibilities and meet deadlines
· Attention to detail for data collection and other documentation
· Understanding the importance of confidentiality, privacy and tact
\PROBLEM SOLVING & COMMUNICATION
· Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with internal and external parties and for documentation and reports
· Problem solving and conflict resolution skills for handling difficult situations and or persons
DECISION MAKING & IMPACT
· Ability to make sound decisions quickly in following predetermined operating procedures and guidelines with minimal supervision
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Ensure reporting employees are aware of Health and Safety Policy and Procedure Manual and Occupational Health and Safety acts and regulations
· Ensure reporting employees use prescribed protective equipment and/or devices
· Advise reporting employees of potential and actual hazards
· Take every reasonable precaution in the circumstances for the protection of reporting employees
STAFF REPORTS
· Technicians
· May be required to show others how to perform tasks
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Physical Demands – Short Periods of stooping, reaching, pushing, walking, climbing, standing, kneeling, lifting and/or fixed work position.
2. Environment – Mix of in-office, other indoor locations and frequent exposure to outside environments that some may find undesirable, with adverse weather conditions, temperature extremes and safety hazards.
3. Mental Effort – Periods of handling of difficult situations and or persons that some may find stressful and or upsetting. Accuracy of reports and meeting deadlines.
4. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work – Regular full-time hours of 37.5 hours per week with availability for evening, weekend, holiday and overtime work as required.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of experience, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Pay: $31.63-$37.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you a member of a First Nations Community?
Work Location: In person
