Employer: 'Na̱mgis First Nation

Location: 'Namgis Territory.

Worksite: Natural Resources - Forestry and Archaeology

Employment type: Part-time _ minimum of 28hours per week

Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday with occasional Fridays.

Salary: Level 13 _ $27.83 - $32.47 per hour, commensurate with experience Reports to: Forester

Posting closes: Until filled

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Forester, the Guardian - Forestry/Arch will be responsible for field activities related to 'Namgis Archaeological Surveys, Forestry Field Surveys, and Archaeological Surveys.

Specific Responsibilities

- Positively represent 'Namgis to members and the outside world in all aspects of their duties
- Participate in Cultural Heritage Resource (CHR) Assessments of forestry cut-blocks prior to harvest and road building activities.
- Keep accurate, legible records of all field activities including plant occurrences and distribution and other non-timber observations.
- Participate in forestry surveys associated with timber harvesting (ie: cut-block layout, stream assessment, karst surveys, post-harvest assessments, planting checks, and silviculture surveys).
- Participate in Archaeological Assessments with 'Namgis Archaeologists, including digging, sifting, packing heavy equipment, shoveling, and other related activities.
- Represent 'Namgis on other Archaeological Assessments in 'Namgis territory for other proponents as needed.
- Participate in the recording and documentation of cultural natural resources of interest to 'Namgis members.
- Related office activities as needed.




- Care and repair personal gear.
- Secure operation and maintenance of equipment including vessels, all-terrain vehicles, trucks, trailers, etc.
- Undertake training as assigned.
- Support new/temporary staff.
- Other duties are as required by the Natural Resources Director, and/or the Administrator.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability to take notes/photos and collect other data using tablets.
- Ability to work in challenging and remote wilderness environments.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions from CMT Crew Lead.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated competency in field knowledge (compassing, map reading etc).
- Proficiency with VHF radio communication and protocols.
- Knowledge of 'Namgis culture.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

- Resources Information Standards Committee Archaeological and CMT Inventory Training for Crew Members (RISC)
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License
- Basic First Aid

UNUSUAL JOB FEATURES:

- Various duties that include strenuous manual labour
- Irregular work hours which may include overnight and weekends
- Extensive outdoor work
- Tasks often include travel by ferry and truck/boat to work site or as part of activities

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