Seasonal Employment Opportunities with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC

Seasonal Auxiliary Opportunities
Junior Fish Culture Technicians (STO 12)
Outreach and Junior Research Technicians (STO 12)

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.


We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Junior Fish Culture Technicians to join our Operations Division in various locations which may include Abbotsford, Clearwater, Duncan, Fort Steele, Summerland and/or Vanderhoof. We are also seeking up to two Outreach and Junior Research Technicians at the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre in Vanderhoof. Seasonal opportunities will typically vary in duration from 2 to 5 months commencing in April 2026 and beyond.


These opportunities are open to both internal and external applicants, and applications will be accepted until January 7, 2026. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected to continue to the next phase of the recruitment process will be contacted.
External hires for the STO 12 positions will be paid an intern rate at the grid 10 level ($28.4499 hourly) for the period equivalent to six month’s employment (913 hours). Upon reaching 913 hours, employees will move to Grid 12, Step 1 ($30.0769 hourly).


In addition to the hourly salary, these positions qualify for compensation of $0.72 per working hour up to a maximum of $50.40 per biweekly pay period in lieu of sick time and benefits, and vacation pay at the rate of six percent of regular earnings.


For information on the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC please visit www.gofishbc.com.

Join us for Life Sciences BC Career

Life Sciences BC is hosting our 7th Annual Career Connect Day on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Vancouver Convention Centre – a full-day event bringing together BC’s leading life sciences employers, students, and job seekers. This is the largest life sciences career event of its kind, with hundreds expected to join for employer booths, career-focused programming, and networking.​ 

You can learn more and register here

Event details 

  • When: Friday, January 23, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT​ 
  • Where: Vancouver Convention Centre East

Tickets 

  • Students $25
  • LSBC Member $25
  • LSBC Non-Member $40