JOB PURPOSE
To coordinate Nuxalk technical activities related to: fisheries; ocean protection; conservation; climate change; Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) implementation; marine shipping response; marine stewardship; habitat restoration; and compliance and monitoring, by implementing Nuxalk governance over Nuxalk territory.

KEY ACTIVITIES
Work with First Nations, Governmental and non-Governmental agencies to develop workplans, and manage implementation of projects related to the Nuxalk Marine Use Plan.
Build capacity, identify resources and implement projects at the Nation-level.
Lead Nuxalk work on Marine Protected Area (MPA) implementation through to 2025.
Attend regular meetings with project partners, via Zoom/Teams, or in-person.
Be an active participant on the Fisheries Resource Reconciliation Agreement (FRRA) Central Coast Technical Working Group and Science Sub-committees.
Work on conservation projects for protection of wildlife, and wildlife habitat.
Provide supervision and support for the Marine Use Coordinator.
Carry out other duties that may be requested by Nuxalk Stewardship staff.

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR
The core of our department is serving the Nuxalk community; therefore, a critical success factor for any person who joins our team is to have an in-depth understanding of Indigenous people and Indigenous culture, preferably with strong British Columbia connections.
Team members are expected to have gained this understanding through lived experiences, whether it is from being of Indigenous ancestry or working closely with Indigenous communities. We encourage all to apply.
The candidate should be self-motivated, be able to work in a highly dynamic team environment, deliver projects under tight time constraints, and have a willingness to live, work, and play in a remote community. We ask you seek housing options before accepting the position.

SALARY
The position is a full-time annual contract based on a 35-hour work week. The pay rate is commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY
Applicants are asked to submit letters of application, with a resume, providing details of work experience and two references.
Applications to: Attn: Rhonda Morton – Stewardship Office Assistant
Email: soa@nuxalknation.ca
PO Box 65, Bella Coola, V0T 1C0