Sustainable economies, Resilient fisheries

Positions: Dockside Monitoring, Tofino or Gold River
Organization: Ecotrust Canada
Location: Tofino or Gold River, BC

Start Date: April 2026
Salary Range: $25/hour to $30/hour based on location
Position Status: Part-time seasonal (April to September)

Position Summary

Ecotrust Canada is hiring Dockside Monitors for the T’aaq-wiihak and other fisheries. Monitors can be based out of either the traditional territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations (Tofino) or the traditional territory of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation (Gold River).

We are hiring part-time staff available from April to September, several days a week. The actual length of fisheries is determined through the season, and a set number of workdays is not guaranteed. Schedules are created monthly.

Organization and Program Background

Ecotrust Canada is a nonprofit organization powered by the vision to build thriving, just, and sustainable economies that support communities where people and nature thrive together. We develop innovative economic solutions that support rural, remote, and Indigenous communities across Canada in sharing in the management and benefits of local resources – from forestry to fisheries to housing to energy. Our on-the-ground work and systems approach is entrepreneurial, partnership-based and relentlessly practical. Learn more at ecotrust.ca

For over 20 years, our Community Fisheries program has been rooted in community and solution-building in coastal B.C. Our vision is for resilient fisheries that meet the immediate social and economic needs of adjacent communities without compromising ecological integrity or the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Collection of accurate catch data.
• Legibly and accurately record data on multiple forms.
• Always maintain professional working relationships.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working on docks, fishing vessels, and handling fish.
• Comfortable with technology and digital tools, including data entry systems and reporting platforms.
• Completion of a Criminal Record Check.
• Does NOT hold a fisher’s registration card or certificate of accreditation
• Does NOT purchase fish to resell
• Is NOT an owner, operator, or employee of a business that catches, cultures, processes, or transports fish

*Mandatory training course is scheduled for March 9 to 12 in Tofino. Successful applicants must attend and pass the training course. A training stipend is provided during the course.

Pursuant to Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act, preference will be given to Indigenous candidates who have a working knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth culture and fishing practices.

About Ecotrust Canada

Ecotrust Canada is an enterprising non-profit that works with rural, remote, and Indigenous communities toward building an economy that provides for a healthy and resilient natural environment; sustainable and abundant energy, food, and housing; prosperous and meaningful livelihoods; and vibrant cultures and inclusive societies. We call this approach building an economy that provides for life. Our on-the-ground work and systems approach is entrepreneurial, partnership-based, and relentlessly practical. To learn more, visit ecotrust.ca.

Equity at the Centre

Ecotrust Canada is deeply committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity as core principles integral to our work. We seek diverse perspectives and lived experiences that foster learning, creativity, and innovation. Likewise, decolonization is central to the change we seek in the world, and we strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to consider this position.

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Job Application - Dockside Monitoring (Tofino or Gold River) Job Posting

Please submit your resume and cover letter as one PDF file titled with your name and “Dockside Monitoring (Tofino or Gold River)” Job Posting and include the same in the subject line. You can submit via the form on the Ecotrust Canada website: https://ecotrust.ca/careers/dockside-monitoring-tofino-or-gold-river/

Resumes will be reviewed prior to March 2nd, 2026. For more information, contact Shelby Huebner at (250) 266-0418. Please note that you will not receive a confirmation email. You should see a confirmation on the submission page when you have submitted your application.

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