Catch Monitor
Classification: Seasonal, Part time (July to September)
Salary: $18.55 per hour
Location: Williams Lake, BC and Six Tŝilhqot’in Communities
Deadline: June 26, 2026
The Tŝilhqot’in National Government is based in Williams Lake, British Columbia serving six communities, including ʔEsdilagh, Tl'etinqox, Tl'esqox, Tŝideldel, Xeni Gwet'in, and Yuneŝit'in. The Tŝilhqot’in National Government’s mission is to support and empower Tŝilhqot’in peoples to exercise their rights to self-determination within their traditional territories in ways which reflect Tŝilhqot’in philosophy, values, experience and culture.
The Catch Monitors are responsible for maintaining and establishing a good working relationship (Liaison) between the Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) workers, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (FOC), the Tsilhqot’in people and visiting fishers in relation to the management of fish in our traditional territory. It is the duty of the catch monitor to represent the Tsilhqot’in Nation to the best possible ability, while assisting and providing a safe opportunity for Tsilhqot’in’s and visitors to obtain fish.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct monitoring at the locations referred to them by TNG Fishery Coordinator (TFC) through the TNG Fishery Guardian (TFG) personnel
- Ensure safety procedures are being applied at the fisheries areas
- Record all required information each day on the required forms
- Issue Food Fish Authorization Permits to locals
- Ensure that all visiting fishers obtain and carry a Food Fish Authorization Permits when engaged in fishing activities
- Inform all fishers of any changes in the regulations and their permit before Food Fishing
- Other duties as required
Requirements
- High school diploma
- First aid certification
- Class 5 driver’s license
- Insured and reliable vehicle
Working Conditions
- Travel will be required
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
- Overtime as required
- Lifting or moving up to 30lbs may be required
Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to:
Jenai Nolin
Human Resources Generalist
Tŝilhqot’in National Government
1729 South Lakeside Drive
Williams Lake, BC V2G 3A9
Email: [email protected]
Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Sechanalyagh to all who have applied. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive on our job postings, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- First aid certification
- Class 5 driver's license
- Insured and reliable vehicle
What We Do
The Tŝilhqot'in National Government represents the Tŝilhqot'in Nation and its communities, focusing on governance, rights, and title issues. The organization is dedicated to the revitalization and restoration of Tŝilhqot'in language and culture. Additionally, they operate Tŝilhqot’in Radio, an Indigenous broadcasting group that provides a platform to discuss relevant indigenous issues, supporting the community's needs through communication and resource sharing across the country.
