Job Postings

Cetus Research & Conservation Society is a non-profit organization.
The Society's mission is to facilitate the conservation of the marine environment by promoting community stewardship, conducting research and fostering activities that directly preserve marine habitats and biological diversity. Cetus operates three marine mammal education and monitoring programs: Straitwatch (North), Straitwatch (South) and the Robson Bight Warden Program.

Cetus is currently recruiting personnel for Straitwatch and the Robson Bight Warden Program. These programs
focus on marine mammal conservation by providing education about local marine mammals and the marine
mammal viewing guidelines. Monitoring boater activity around marine animals and the Robson Bight (Michael Bigg)
Ecological Reserve (RBMBER) is a major component of both of the northern programs. These programs are
operated in the waters off Vancouver Island, BC. For the Robson Bight Warden Program and Straitwatch (North)
the closest community is Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, which is where Straitwatch is based. The Robson Bight
Warden Program operates from a remote field camp on West Cracroft Island. Straitwatch (South) is based out of
Victoria, BC. For more information on Straitwatch please visit www.straitwatch.org and for the Robson Bight
Warden Program please visit www.cetussociety.org/warden.html.

Cetus is seeking to fill the following positions (positions are available in Alert Bay and Victoria):

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***  Vessel Based Educator ***

Responsibilities:

* Educate boaters about marine mammals, whale watching guidelines and the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve.
* Collect data on marine mammals and vessel activity.
* Public presentations: either as informal individual interpretations or scheduled formal community presentations.
* Supervise volunteers.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

* Effective communications skills.
* Demonstrated knowledge of BC’s marine mammal species.
* Ability to safely operate 14' to 18' rigid hull inflatable vessels in coastal waters, including rough waters with limited visibility.
* Attention to detail for data collection and data entry is essential.
* Ability to work for 8-11 hour shifts in all weather conditions.
* Ability to live and work comfortably in a coastal wilderness environment.
* Ability to carry 20lbs of gear to and from vessels.
* Knowledge of boat maintenance and repair an asset.

Certifications Required:

* Marine Radio Operators license.
* Marine Emergency Duties A3 certificate.
* Small Commercial Vessel Operators Proficiency Certificate.
* A current BC drivers licence.
* A current first aid and CPR ticket.

***   Land-based Educator   ****

Responsibilities:

* Educate boaters about marine mammals, whale watching guidelines and the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve.
* Present interpretive talks: either as informal individual interpretations or scheduled formal community presentations.
* Supervise volunteers.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

* Effective communications skills.
* Demonstrated knowledge of BC’s marine mammal species.
* The ability to work for 8-11 hour shifts in all weather conditions.
* The ability to live and work comfortably in a coastal wilderness environment.

Certifications required:

* Current BC drivers licence
* Current first aid and CPR ticket

Note: Robson Bight Warden Program positions will be based in a field camp.  The planned work schedule will require employees to work two weeks on - one week off.

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Please send your resume and cover letter to:

Contact: Doug Sandilands
Cetus Research & Conservation Society
Email: info(at)cetussociety.org

or by Mail to:
Cetus Research and Conservation Society
Attn: Doug Sandilands
Box 573
Alert Bay, BC
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