IPHC Setline Survey Specialist; Headquarters

Position: IPHC Setline Survey Specialist (Headquarters)

IPHC Setline Survey Specialist (Headquarters) - Employment Opportunity 2026

The International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) is seeking to hire a Setline Survey Specialist at the Headquarters’ office.

The IPHC is a public international organization and as such will consider applicants regardless of nationality or location. Non-US citizens will be required to obtain a G-4 visa for work in the USA. IPHC Secretariat will assist in VISA acquisition.

OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Setline Survey Coordinator, the Setline Survey Specialist (HQ) positions are responsible for services and support of the IPHC’s Fishery-Independent Setline Survey (FISS) and other IPHC research projects utilising the FISS platform. The Setline Survey Specialists (HQ) will act as the lead on one or more organisational services or FISS functions including, but not limited to, Fish Sales, Data Reconciliation, Bait, Gear, and Field Support.

This position requires flexibility in completing work assignments, strong interpersonal skills, priority-setting skills, and the ability to work well with all levels of the IPHC Secretariat, as well as outside contacts and vendors.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties

Obtains permits and authorisations from various external state and Federal agencies in both Canada and the USA. This responsibility includes coordinating approval, completing and submitting applications, tracking effective dates, and reporting to agencies.

Under the direction and management of the Setline Survey Coordinator, assists in general FISS planning.

Coordinates projects on IPHC-contracted vessels, including preparing forms/data collection, arranging gear, training Secretariat, providing procedural updates on these projects, and reviewing/editing data collected. Those include, but are not limited to, IPHC Regulatory Area 2B species data collection including fish identification and maturity. Responsible for end-of-season reporting compliance associated with these projects to the various agencies.

Assists the Setline Survey Coordinator with the review of new projects submitted to the IPHC for consideration to be conducted during the FISS.

Responsible for FISS sampling projects to include invoicing for fish sales, reimbursements and other documentation that may be required in accordance with the finance and accounting guides at the IPHC.

Assists the Setline Survey Coordinator to maintain and update the FISS manual, including but not limited to, updating and producing station charts, drafting reports on activities for the Commission, collecting and reviewing FISS data, assisting in planning, and providing support.

Assists the Setline Survey Coordinator in leading the training program for the FISS with assistance from other IPHC Secretariat. This includes coordinating the agenda, speakers and logistics for the week (e.g. lodging, travel, and transportation).

Responsible for collecting necessary information from the FISS, including ensuring data is entered into databases. Tracks data packages and FISS paperwork and maintains all necessary documents and records whether in paper or electronic format. Answers data questions and completes computer checks and reconciliation of inconsistencies after the data are entered. Responsible for post-season data checks and ensures the necessary paperwork is accurate and appropriately stored.

Assists with public data requests and postseason FISS reporting. This requires computer skills for documenting, tracking and querying data and technical expertise for communicating with vessels at sea.

Responsible for the completion of the FISS data reporting annually and reporting results accomplished on FISS in a report. This includes coordinating with other IPHC Secretariat to ensure all information and undertakings of FISS is accurate, up-to-date and complete.

Alerts the Setline Survey Coordinator of any concerns associated with carrying out the FISS.

Meets the Commission goals with the fish sales elements of the FISS and recommending options when unusual situations arise (lead: Fish Sales).

Establishes and maintains relationships with Pacific halibut buyers via regular contact prior to the…