On Call/Seasonal Fisheries FIELD Technicians
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
General Labor, Environmental Science, Agriculture / Farming
Location: Penticton
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 brood stock 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; brood stock prep, milt collection, egg take and fertilization, egg picking
- Other duties as required of projects.
- 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 safe 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
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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