SkeenaWild Estuary Protection Coordinator

The estuary of the Skeena River is one of the world’s richest and most abundant salmon-rearing habitats. This sensitive and fertile eelgrass habitat provides food and cover for up to a billion juvenile Pacific salmon and steelhead as they adjust from freshwater to saltwater each year. Researchers, including those from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, have classified this area as the most critical habitat for Skeena salmon survival.

The Skeena River estuary is also Canada’s only major salmon watershed without an estuary management plan. Indigenous nations, conservation groups, and technical science and planning bodies have expressed interest and support for further planning and protection in this sensitive region.

SkeenaWild seeks a contractor to support our increasing efforts to engage in Skeena estuary planning, management, and protection.

Description

  • 6-month contract – 32 hours per week – $50-$75 an hour based on education and experience

  • Assist SkeenaWild team estuary-related research, communications, and community engagement

  • Potential for contract continuation – funding dependent

Skills

  • Education background in fisheries, habitat, or conservation biology

  • Strong research and writing skills

  • Event/ meeting coordination

  • Interest in salmon conservation and advocacy

  • Ability to bring strong conservation perspectives into diverse interest groups and government meeting environments

Ideal candiate will: 

  • Live in Northwest BC region

  • Have experience working with Indigenous and community groups

Application deadline: December 9, 2024

Send applications: [email protected]

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