The Tla’amin Nation has Aboriginal and Treaty rights to the resources in our Territory – including our beaches (clams and oysters). We have been concerned about the increasing number of harvesters on the beaches, over-harvesting and also people harvesting from contaminated areas.
Tla’amin Nation is seeking 2 individuals to conduct beach monitoring. He/she will liaise with Tla’amin Guardian Watchmen and enforcement officers, working as part of the TN monitoring and enforcement team, and the Natural Resource Department. This will also include participating in training opportunities.
This position will entail visiting identified beaches to check on the number of harvesters, provide information and education where required, check whether they have permits, report violators, etc. There will be some training with our local Fisheries Office and joint patrols. This position will be temporary – for the summer months.
The successful applicant will be able to work on their own, have good writing skills, interpersonal skills and demeanor with the public.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Grade 12
- Valid Driver’s licence and transportation
- Must submit satisfactory criminal record check prior to hire
- Outgoing
- Good writing skills
- Able to take direction and work on own
- Be organized and responsible
- Able to work flexible shifts (with the tides)
- No prohibitions
- Must be in good standing with the Tla’amin Nation
- Tla’amin Citizen
Resume can be sent by email to hr@tn-bc.ca, faxed to 778-762-5240. We are not accepting resumes at the Governance Building at this time because of Covid-19. If you cannot submit by email, please contact Jessie at 604-483-8443.
Closing Date: May 18, 2020 at 4pm.