Island Stewardship Coordinator

JOB POSTING Lyackson First Nation Island Stewardship Coordinator See Lyackson’s website for full job description Lyackson First Nation is an Indigenous community with 200+ members. Our traditional territory encompasses mid Vancouver Island, Lyackson Island (Valdes Island), the Salish Sea, and the Fraser River areas. Lyackson’s Administration Offices are located 15 minutes north of Duncan, BC. Lyackson is seeking an experienced outdoor enthusiast and boat operator to take on the role of Island Stewardship Coordinator within our Nation. The successful applicant will have a passion for nature and assist our Nation by caring for our lands, resources, infrastructure and assets, on Lyackson Island. Key Duties Attend to Le’eyqsun Island stewardship and operations matters, which may include: • Safe operation of Lyackson First Nation (LFN) vessels according to Transport Canada, WorkSafe BC and Lyackson First Nation guidelines • Development and implementation of LFN’s wildfire response and mitigation plans for Lyackson Island • Regular Island security checks by land and sea • LFN infrastructure and grounds maintenance • DFO-AFS agreement deliverables • Acquisition and distribution of traditional foods for community (e.g. elk and food fish) • Support duties for various projects and community events, as required or assigned Education Skills and Experience: • Diploma in a related field of study or equivalent experience • Vessel skipper and related safety training including, SVOP, SDV-BS (formally MED-A3), ROCM, and Radar Training Course for boat operators/skippers • Expertise operating vessels between 20 and 28 feet • Marine Basic First Aid Certificate • Experience operating various equipment (power saw, tractor lawn mower, small backhoe, drone) • Class 5 (minimum) Drivers License Position Terms: Permanent, part time. Monday-Friday 37.5-40 hours per week. Includes remote work on Lyackson Island. Application Deadline: June 13, 2022 (4pm local time) Please send your Resume, Cover Letter, and contact information for two references to: Shannon Gammie, Director of Operations Lyackson First Nation 8017 Chemainus Road Chemainus BC V0R1K5