Big Bar landslide response
January 25, 2021
The Big Bar landslide, located on a remote section of the Fraser River, 64 kilometres north of Lillooet, British Columbia, created a barrier to the vital seasonal northward Fraser salmon migration. In partnership with First Nations and the Province of BC, we are working towards restoring sustainable fish passage for future salmon returns...
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The fishery initiatives include coordination of fishery dialogue forums, capacity building, engagement with DFO and other fishery organizations, and development of fisheries management frameworks.
LFFA PROGRAM ASSISTANT
The role of the Program Assistant is coordination, planning, program development, financial monitoring and reporting, and technical support to fisheries program staff, the Executive Director and Executive Committee.
Application Deadline: This Employment Opportunity will remain posted at lffa.ca until the position has been filled.
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Term: Full-time Position to March 31, 2020. Possibility of extension subject to funding.
Start date: ASAP
Wage: Competitive, negotiable subject to experience and qualifications
Reports to: LFFA Program Manager
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LFFA PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Coordination of the Fisheries Program activities specifically in the following Key Result Areas (KRAs):
a) assist staff with coordination of their fisheries proposals and projects
b) perform monitoring and evaluation of LFFA proposals and funding opportunities
c) provide coordination support to the Working Groups and LFFA Forums
d) and performs other tasks, duties and responsibilities as so directed by the immediate supervisor.
Application Deadline: This Employment Opportunity will remain posted at lffa.ca until the position has been filled.
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Term: Full-time Position to March 31, 2020. Possibility of extension subject to funding.
Start date: ASAP
Wage: Competitive, negotiable subject to experience and qualifications
Reports to: LFFA Program Manager
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Since 2017, Raincoast has been collaborating with the Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance (LFFA), West Coast Environmental Law (WCEL) and the Martin Conservation Decisions Lab at the University of British Columbia (UBC) to address the systemic failure of governments and agencies to protect salmon habitat or incorporate Indigenous knowledge in their management of the Lower Fraser River and estuary.
Read More: Raincoast.org
"Several B.C. First Nations are calling on the federal government to restrict the use of jet boats on the upper Pitt River to protect salmon spawning grounds."
READ MORE: Vancouver Sun
LFFA Office Closure Effective March 19, 2020
In light of recent decisions by the Federal and Provincial Governments, including having their employees work from home, all LFFA employees will do the same for the foreseeable future. Our office will be closed indefinitely until it appears reasonable to return. We respect the safety and health of our employees, the colleagues they interact with regularly and the general public. Our focus will be to maintain our operations understanding that there will be the odd challenge as we transition from our usual interactive in person business to remote engagements. The LFFA family thanks you for understanding as we do our part to minimize the growth of this virus.
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Left-Right: Brenda Morgan; Delegate, Matsqui First Nation, Rosalie Hope, LFFA Program Manager, Vanessa Serroul; LFFA Program Assistant, Sally Hope; LFFA Co-Chair, Shxw'ow'hamel First Nation.
