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Job Postings & Employers

Welcome to the Fisheries and Aquaculture job opportunities page. You will find recent government, academia, and industry-related fisheries and aquaculture positions posted here. We aim to reach out to employers, experienced employees, recent graduates, and alumni for potential job opportunities, experiences, and interests in employment opportunities. Check out the current job postings, as well as the ongoing list of fisheries and aquaculture-related, potential employers and associations below.

Job Posting: Port of Nanaimo

Below you will find examples of a wide range of employment opportunities associated with the Port of Nanaimo.  The link below will take you to a few summer student and casual positions being offered.

Port of Nanaimo - Current vacancies

Deep Bay Summer Student Jobs 2025 (x3)

The Deep Bay Marine Field Station needs three motivated students to share their marine science knowledge, experience and passion with the public this summer. Students enrolled in science programs in the Faculty of Science, Department of Geography, and Faculty of Education are encouraged to apply for this coveted summer job. 

Deadline: Applications including a cover letter and resume will be accepted until midnight, March 31th, 2025.
Please send applications to marnie.branfireun@viu.ca. Please feel to email marnie.branfireun@viu.ca with any questions.
For more details on the requirements for this position please visit the VIU Experience hub (position 36866).

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Job Posting (2): Environmental Program Coordinator

Position: Environmental Program Coordinator

Company: Thetis Island Nature Conservancy (ThINC)

Location: Thetis Island, BC

Term: Summer (see posting)

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Employment Opportunities at Bamfield

Positions: Various

Company: Bamfield Marine Science Center and associated companies

Current Vacancies

Job Posting: Fisheries Technician

Position: Fisheries Technician

Company: Government of Alberta, Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas

Location: various in Alberta

Deadline to Apply: open until suitable candidate found.

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Job Posting: Stock Assessment Technician

Position: Stock Assessment Technician EG-01

Company: DFO/Federal Government

Locations: various

Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2026

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Job Posting: Aquatic Science Technician 1

Position: Aquatic Science Technician EG-01

Company: DFO/Federal Government

Locations: Bella Coola, Prince Rupert, Smithers

Deadline to Apply: March 11, 2026

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Job Posting: At-Sea Observer or Fishery Guardian

Position: At-Sea Observer or Fishery Guardian

Company: Seawatch for the Canadian Government and DFO

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Job Posting (2) Aquatic Science Technician

Position: Aquatic Science Technician EG-01

Company: Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)

Location: Bella Coola (British Columbia), Prince Rupert (British Columbia), Smithers (British Columbia)

Deadline: Closing date: 31 March 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Job Posting (1) Hatchery Maintenance Technician

Posted December 11, 2024

Company: Golden Eagle Sablefish

Position (full-time): Hatchery Maintenance Technician

Location: Salt Spring Island, BC

Golden Eagle Sablefish

Students

Are you enrolled in Fall, Spring, and/or Summer courses but would also like a part-time or even a full time job? VIU's Experience Hub has on campus job opportunities and hundreds of external job postings. 

Alumni and recent graduates

We are interested in hearing about your fisheries and aquaculture related experiences with our program, and current employers. If you are willing to provide testimonials, please get in touch!

Employer contacts

Please email Duane.Barker@viu.ca or Dan.Baker@viu.ca to post available employment opportunities with your company.