Program Coordinator

Prince Rupert, BC

Company Overview: 

We are a non-profit society that enables First Nations communities on the British Columbia North Coast and lower Skeena River to collaborate on projects of shared value. The current focus addresses common marine and coastal issues and processes as they relate to fisheries and cumulative effects (CE)

We are seeking applications to fill a full-time Field Coordinator position to coordinate the implementation of the field monitoring program.

Local applicants from the North Coast Region of BC are preferred. This role may be performed remotely; however, the successful applicant will need excellent computing skills, telephone and internet access, and the ability to travel.

• Responsibilities:
  Engage with the Technical Project Team to generate a yearly field monitoring workplan
•  Collaborate closely with the Data, Field and Value Leads to plan and implement tasks required
• Work with the Program Technical Project Team to support site selection and tasks related to monitoring activities
• Presentation of the workplan and budget to partners for
  approvals/endorsement
• Coordinate and develop plans to enable implementation of the field program
• Work with the Data Science Lead and Restoration Lead to develop a yearly Field Safety Management Plan

• Submit permit applications to appropriate parties
• Support the development of contracts, including informing the Statement of Work, workplan, and budget
• Conduct a Field Equipment Inventory / Checklist with the Restoration Lead
• Coordinate with Partners to confirm Nation field technician capacity, vessels, and equipment in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and lead the field monitoring sessions (in collaboration with the Data Science Lead and Restoration Lead) including kelp and eelgrass surveys, water quality sampling, UAV surveys, sediment sampling, and salmon

• Provide support to the Data Science Lead, including ensuring field data are secured and
  entered into the Data Management System
• Coordinate and lead pre- and post-field day debriefings with technicians
• Coordinate with relevant laboratories for the delivery and analysis of field samples.
• Liaise with partners to collect invoices for field and data entry technicians and coordinate with the Program Project Managers to arrange payments
• Develop reports regarding pre and post implementation debriefs to track and improve the program
• Work with the Data Science Lead and Restoration Lead to develop a yearly Field Program Report.
• Ensure engagement and reporting with Program Partners to support the field program
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Project Managers, including supporting quarterly and annual reporting
• Participate in Project Team, Field Program Sub-Group, Tier 1 (Nation only), and Tier 2 (including Province and/or Federal governments) meetings
• Develop and promote partnerships, and liaise with technical staff from related initiatives to improve understanding and assessment of CE and carry out commonly defined goals
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and information to ensure that the principles of OCAP are upheld.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in marine ecology, field monitoring, environmental technician, or related
  field
• Extensive experience plus certificates in environmental monitoring / monitoring technician
• Participation in the Guardian Watchmen Program
• Experience designing and implementing field monitoring programs including: permit acquisition and reporting, safety protocols, equipment management, and data management
• Extensive experience conducting field monitoring in marine ecosystems
• Leadership experience managing field staff with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills
• Ability to work longer workdays to support field implementation
•  Excellent technical and communications skills
• Must have access to a vehicle and a valid class 5 driver’s license as some travel may be required
• Must have valid Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification
•  Additional field certifications may be an asset

Benefits:

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package
• Work from home
• Flexible hours
• Strong administrative support 
• A healthy work/home balance.