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The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) is an independent, non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. Their mandate is to enhance and conserve BC’s freshwater fisheries for public benefit. Working in partnership with government, industry, and anglers, our goal is to make fishing in BC even better through the enhancement and conservation of … Read more
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) is an independent, non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors with a mandate to provide hatchery and related fisheries management services to various clients and partners, including the Province of BC, other jurisdictions, First Nations, Crown Corporations, Community Associations, and the private sector. They are seeking enthusiastic … Read more
Genome BC’s Geneskool program will be visiting our Chilliwack Campus on Thursday, December 18, and they are seeking science student volunteers. **Volunteers should have completed first-year biology or feel confident with basic biological concepts, as the activities involve topics such as genes, alleles, Punnett squares, ELISA, blood typing, and more. Geneskool is the educational branch of … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO) Fraser and Interior Stock Assessment Group will begin screening applicants for their stock assessment technician inventory pools to staff next year’s field programs. They will be assessing candidates for three staffing pools: Stock Assessment Technician – entry level Stock Assessment Technician II – Inventory – field supervisor Stock Assessment Technician III … Read more
Dr. Harley Gordon (Biology, Assistant Professor) and Dr. Cory Beshara (Chemistry, Associate Professor) are seeking two part-time interns for a 6-month industry partnership project. As the Microbiologist for the project, you will work both independently and collaboratively on an industry-focused research project. Your responsibilities will include maintaining bacterial cultures, preparing growth media, harvesting bacteria, and … Read more
Seasonal Vacancy Announcement – Test Fishing Observers Role Overview The Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC) Secretariat is hiring up to two seasonal Test Fishing Observers to collect test fishing catch and biological data required to provide fisheries management advice to the Fraser River Panel. The following test fisheries are located on the lower Fraser River and … Read more
The Faculty of Science is looking for 2 Student Representatives to sit on our Science Faculty Council. These positions are for a ONE-YEAR term. The Mandate of the Science Faculty Council (SFC) shall: serve as the forum for sharing information and the discussion of academic matters receive recommendations related to academic programs, including but not limited to: … Read more
Plan and run our summer camps! Gain excellent experience in science education! Science Rocks! is a series of summer day-camps for kids in grades 4-6, held on UFV campuses, with three weeks in Abbotsford and three weeks in Chilliwack. www.ufv.ca/science-rocks/ We are looking for UFV students who ….. Have a passion for science, love working with … Read more
As members of the Science and Recreational Fishing Development Division, the Outreach Instructors will be responsible for delivering Learn to Fish programs, and other FFSBC outreach programs to the public including youth and their families, schools, and community groups, as well as engaging with anglers and the public. The Instructors will also be responsible for … Read more
The Faculty of Science runs two science outreach programs for school children. Super Science Club (SSC) is a weekly after-school club run through local elementary schools in partnership with Science World. The successful applicant will lead groups of elementary school kids (up to 20) in science activities, along with another co-facilitator. Science World provides training … Read more