Employment Opportunity - Field Technician

4 month contract

The Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association (PEIFA) is seeking a Field Technician for 4 months (July through November) to support our Science Research Staff.

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Ability to work outside in all types of weather on wharves and boats;

· Ability to handle all types of marine organisms; rock crab, lobster, halibut, etc.;

· Data Entry;

· Maintenance of field gear;

· Organization of data collection documentation;

· Ability to modify/adapt work plans throughout the day;

· Strong work ethic;

· Ability to work with minimal supervision within a team environment

· Ability to work with multiple technology platforms: Mac, Windows, tablets, etc.;

· Demonstrate discretion and maintain integrity of member information;

· Ability to work in office setting

· Safety protocols compliance

· Some weekend work may be required

· Travel within PEI required – mileage paid

$20 - $22 per hour

37.5 hours per week

The following skills will be considered an asset:

Previous education in the biology/wildlife fieldwork is preferred. However, a combination of education and personal experience in the marine fishery will be considered.

· Above average computer and organizational skills

· Ability to multitask

· General knowledge of commercial fisheries on Prince Edward Island

· Ability to comprehend new information quickly

· Excellent verbal communication skills

If interested, please forward a cover, and resume to Lois Costello, lois@peifa.org. Deadline to submit a cover letter and resume is June 20^th, 2023. Only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.