The Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council (NNTC) is dedicated to the protection, advancement and exercise of Nlaka’pamux title and rights. To carry out this mandate, part of our strategy has been to create legal entities including A.E.W. LP.

AEW LP was formed in 2017 by NNTC member communities to carry out “on the ground” work related to archaeology, the environment and wildlife protection. This work has been made necessary by activities of others within the Nlaka’pamux homeland including transportation, mining, forestry, oil and gas, and utilities projects. The NNTC is not opposed to development within our homeland but developments and activities must be consistent with Nlaka’pamux title and rights. AEW LP is guided by the fundamental Nlaka’pamux law: Take care of the land and the land will take care of you.

AEW LP is a vehicle created to ensure work of the highest standard, controlled by the Nlaka’pamux, is done to protect and promote Nlaka’pamux title and rights:

Our client, A.E.W. Limited Partnership (A.E.W. LP) is seeking an experienced Fisheries Biologist for a permanent, full-time position. The work location for this position is flexible - A.EW. LP has offices in Kamloops, Lytton and Vancouver.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

Your primary duties will include overseeing a variety of fish and aquatic related projects and providing expert opinion in support of the review of fisheries and aquatic related activities. You will also be tasked with supporting company growth including identifying opportunities, responding to proposals, and identifying resource needs. You will work with a skilled and experienced team of professionals and technicians.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

· Oversee the collection of fish, fish habitat, and aquatic data.

· Collect, analyse and report on fish samples, fish migration and other fish activity.

· Lead the design and implementation of fish and aquatic studies/field programs.

· Recommend and implement programs for population monitoring, habitat design and effectiveness monitoring, resource planning, and risk mitigation.

· Perform statistical analyses on fisheries data.

· Reviewing provincial and federal regulatory applications.

· Conduct assessments and author reports that characterize fish population and habitat impacts resulting from environmental changes, human activities, and harvesting practices.

· Provide input on fish and fish habitat protection measures. Provide oversight on provincial and federal regulatory requirements related to work in and around water.

· Commitment to the protection and advancement of Nlaka’pamux title and rights.

· Working in partnership with member communities of the Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council to ensure consistency of approaches and methodologies.

Key qualifications

This challenging and rewarding opportunity will appeal to professionals with the following qualifications:

· M.Sc. in a fisheries biology discipline is preferred; a bachelor’s degree with sufficient courses in fisheries biology/ecology/management supplemented with appropriate experience will be considered.

· Registered Professional Biologist designation in BC with the BC College of Applied Biology is preferred.

· Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in biology/fisheries science.

· Excellent analytic and research skills (leveraging a sound knowledge of scientific literature).

· Sound working knowledge of pertinent federal and provincial environmental legislation.

· Experience with designing and implementing scientific studies/field programs and managing field teams and the collection of fisheries/aquatic baseline data. Strong understanding of freshwater fisheries in western Canada.

· High degree of technical aptitude in fisheries/aquatic sciences.

· Excellent organizational skills (prioritizing, time management, record keeping, follow up).

· Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

· Previous experience working with Indigenous communities.

· Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and Adobe Acrobat.

As Nlaka’pamux jurisdiction is re-asserted and our laws and policy govern work within our homeland, AEW LP is there to implement the change. AEW LP is staffed by both Nlaka’pamux and non-Nlaka’pamux. If you are passionate about archaeology/heritage, the environment and wildlife and want the opportunity to make meaningful change not just profit for shareholders, we would like to meet with you.

If you possess the necessary qualifications and skills, please forward your cover letter and resume to: hello@praxisrecruitment.ca.
Please quote AEW LP Fisheries Biologist Job Application in the subject line.

This posting will remain open until the position has been filled.

We thank all applicants in advance. Please self-identify as preference will be given to Nlaka’pamux