Job Description

Tsartlip First Nation

Marine Liaison

Until March 31, 2026

The Tsartlip First Nation is pleased to invite applicants to apply to the fixed term, full-time

Marine Liaison

position until March 31, 2026.

The

Marine Liaison

oversees and carries out program development and activities through the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Co-Developing Community Response Accommodation (Agreement) as well as other activities to support the Stewardship department. The

Marine Liaison

reports to the Stewardship Director.

Applicants are invited to email their resume and cover letter to Anuradha Walisundera, at careers@tsartlip.com by 4:00PM on Friday, November 7, 2025.

Preference may be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry and/or having knowledge of the WSANE? culture and traditions.

In alignment with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, it is the policy of nation to give preference in hiring to Indigenous peoples. Applicants who wish to be considered for preferential hiring are encouraged to self-identify in their application.

The salary for this position is $53,000 per annum.

Education and Experience

Grade 12 graduation (Dogwood or BC Adult Graduation Diploma);

Degree or diploma in a discipline such as Aquaculture, or Fisheries Resource Management, an asset;

Experience working with a First Nation organization; and

5 years of current experience in the fishing or fisheries industry; or

An equivalent combination of related education, training and experience;

Experience utilizing Trailmark Systems platform or the willingness to undergo training;

Experience liaising with various regulatory agencies an asset;

Experience developing a variety of written reports, presentations and other documentation an asset;

Experience operating navigation aids and software such as Tide and Current Tables, GIS, GPS, sonar, radar and navigation software or the willingness to undergo training;

Experience operating power boats up to 15 tons or 12 meters or willingness to undergo training;

Must possess or undergo training for the following certificates: Small Vessel Operator Proficiency; Restricted Radio Telephone Operator/VHF; Medical Emergency, Swift Water, and Marine First Aid certificates;

Valid Class 5 driver's licence and reliable vehicle plus a clean driver's abstract and appropriate insurance;

Clean criminal record check required.

About the Tsartlip First Nation

The Tsartlip First Nation is one of five communities that constitute the WSANE? Nation. Located on the west side of the Saanich Peninsula (south east Vancouver Island), the WSANE? people have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

Our vision is to honour the past, while moving forward and creating opportunities for our future generations.

We have a population of 1038 registered members living both on and off Tsartlip First Nation territory.

Tsartlip 653 is comprised of Goldstream IR13, Mayne Island IR6, Senanus Island IR10 and South Saanich IR1 covering approximately 334 hectares in size and includes single family residential and leased homes, band administrations and commercial developments.

Thank you for your interest in this position, only those short listed will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care On-site parking Vision care
Work Location: In person