Marine and Guardian Programs Manager

Location

Port Hardy / Remote

Posted

29 / 01 / 2026

Deadline

Until filled

Salary

$70,000-$100,000 (based on experience and qualifications)

Hours

0.8 Full-Time Equivalent (up to 30 / hours week)

Position Summary

Gwawaenuk Tribe is seeking an experienced Program Manager to develop and lead our Marine Guardian programs, and to train members in a range of Guardian-related tasks and skills. This is a contract position. The ideal candidate will have proven experience developing, managing, and coordinating Marine Guardian programs in remote areas. Preference will be given to candidates with graduate training in marine biology or marine sciences.

Gwawaenuk is an anti-finfish farm Tribe with zero tolerance for open-net pen salmon farming in or around Gwawaenuk Territory. A thorough understanding of the negative impacts affecting wild salmon on the BC coast is essential. Applicants must share Gwawaenuk Tribe’s passion for protecting wild salmon and cetaceans within Gwawaenuk Territory.

Preference will also be given to applicants with strong knowledge of Kwakwaka’wakw traditional marine foods and practices.

Qualifications

• Resident of, or willing to relocate to, Vancouver Island (ideally North Island).
• 5+ years of experience working on BC coastal marine issues.
• Graduate degree in marine biology, biology, marine sciences, or an equivalent field.
• 5+ years of project management experience, including managing staff, budgets, and multiple projects simultaneously.
• 5+ years of experience working with BC First Nations organizations or communities.
• Strong intergovernmental, NGO, and academic networking and relationship-building skills.
• Experience training First Nations participants one-on-one, and in group and / or field settings.
• Experience working in remote communities, sites, and field-camp environments.

Experience boating on the BC coast and possession of a small vessel license / certification (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

Additional Information / How to Apply

This is a contract position. Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a cover letter and resume that outlines their qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities to [emailprotected] . Preference will be given to qualified candidates of Indigenous ancestry. We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates who provide the requested information and meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Gwawaenuk Tribe team.

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