Dockside Monitoring, Gold River

Location: Gold River, BC Start Date: May/June 2026 Apply By: May 12, 2026 Salary Range: $30/hour Position Status: Part-time seasonal (May to October) Position Summary Ecotrust Canada is hiring Dockside Monitors for the T’aaq-wiihak fishery. Monitors will be based out of the traditional territory of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation (Gold River). We are hiring part-time staff available from May to October, several days a week, three days a week in August. The actual length of fisheries is determined through the season, and a set number of workdays is not guaranteed. Schedules are created monthly. Organization and Program Background Ecotrust Canada is a nonprofit organization powered by the vision to build thriving, just, and sustainable economies that support communities where people and nature thrive together. We develop innovative economic solutions that support rural, remote, and Indigenous communities across Canada in sharing in the management and benefits of local resources – from forestry to fisheries to housing to energy. Our on-the-ground work and systems approach is entrepreneurial, partnership-based and relentlessly practical. Learn more at ecotrust.ca For over 20 years, our Community Fisheries program has been rooted in community and solution-building in coastal B.C. Our vision is for resilient fisheries that meet the immediate social and economic needs of adjacent communities without compromising ecological integrity or the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Specific Duties And Responsibilities Collection of accurate catch data. Legibly and accurately record data on multiple forms. Always maintain professional working relationships. Skills And Qualifications Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment. Organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent teamwork skills. Comfortable working on docks, fishing vessels, and handling fish. Comfortable with technology and digital tools, including data entry systems and reporting platforms. Completion of a Criminal Record Check. Does NOT hold a fisher’s registration card or certificate of accreditation Does NOT purchase fish to resell Is NOT an owner, operator, or employee of a business that catches, cultures, processes, or transports fish Mandatory training course is scheduled for May 19 to 22 in Gold River. Successful applicants must attend and pass the training course. A training stipend is provided during the course. Pursuant to Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act, preference will be given to Indigenous candidates who have a working knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth culture and fishing practices. Equity at the Centre Ecotrust Canada is deeply committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity as core principles integral to our work. We seek diverse perspectives and lived experiences that foster learning, creativity, and innovation. Likewise, decolonization is central to the change we seek in the world, and we strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to consider this position. Submit your application here Job Application - Dockside Monitoring (Gold River) Job Posting Please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF file titled with your name and “Dockside Monitoring (Gold River)” Job Posting and include the same in the subject line. Resumes will be reviewed prior to May 12th, 2026. For more information, contact Shelby Huebner at (250) 266-0418. Please note that you will not receive a confirmation email. You should see a confirmation on the submission page when you have submitted your application. Please note that you will not receive a confirmation email. You should see a confirmation on the submission page when you have submitted your application. Name* First Last Email* File upload* Drop files here or Max. file size: 128 MB. Δ

Collect and accurately record catch data on multiple forms for the T’aaq-wiihak fishery. Maintain professional working relationships while operating on docks and fishing vessels.

Candidates must be comfortable handling fish and using digital reporting tools. A criminal record check and completion of a mandatory training course are required.

• Training Stipend

• TeamworkPreferred
• Data entryPreferred

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• Data Collection
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Teamwork
• Data Entry
• Digital Tools

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research
• Logistics
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 24, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level