On Call/Seasonal FISHERIES FIELD TECHNICIANS The Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) is the Tribal Council for the Syilx Okanagan Nation. The ONA's mandate is to advance, assert, support and preserve the Syilx Okanagan Nation Title and Rights. Further, the ONA is charged with providing members with a forum to discuss and form positions of common concern.
The ONA is currently seeking to employ Fisheries Technicians. The work term will be between September to the end of October (possible extension into November), with up to 40 hours per week, but will vary with field schedules. As a Fisheries Technician based out of Penticton, you will undertake duties associated with the Okanagan Nation Alliance's Sockeye broodstock collection and field monitoring program in the South Okanagan. Successful applicants should be comfortable working in and near streams, under potentially inclement fall weather. Due to most projects being time sensitive, it is critical that the applicant is committed and dedicated to on-the-job responsibilities.
Some fieldwork may occur in the Central Okanagan, with one or two on-call positions potentially available.
Duties may include:



Fish capture through beach seining in the Okanagan River
Collecting salmon carcasses while wading the river
Stream walks counting salmon
Fish culture; broodstock prep, milt collection, egg take and fertilization, egg picking
Other duties as required of projects.
Qualifications: Work experience in fisheries related field work is preferred
Knowledge of fish identification an asset.
Valid class 5 BC driver's license, swift water training, and First Aid an asset.
Must be comfortable and feel protected working in and around water and working in all weather conditions.
Willingness to work early mornings and weekends is required
Reliable and good work ethics.
Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Syilx/ First Nations ancestry
Hours: Up to 40 hrs/week; on-call with flexible work hours (e.g. some early/late shifts and weekends)
Wage: $18.25 - $32.07 per hour based on relevant education, experience and responsibilities

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