Analyst, State of Salmon
Pacific Salmon Foundation
- Vancouver, BC
- $75,000-88,500 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Undertake literature reviews to characterize and describe the current factors affecting the state of salmon.
- Develop content summarizing the current state of salmon based on annual data updates and create content for new sections of the report, such as the factors affecting the state of salmon.
- Monitor, summarize, and report back to senior PSF staff on relevant pre-season, in-season, and post-season stock assessment and fisheries management processes.
- Establish and maintain close working relationships with data custodians to ensure access to the best available salmon data required to support state of salmon analyses.
- Compile and synthesize Pacific salmon datasets from a wide variety of data custodians and data sources.
- Provide input on the ongoing development and visual design of the State of Salmon website.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including metadata for the various data sources.
- Work with external partners (e.g., DFO, First Nations, academics) to solicit feedback on assessments and work collaboratively to adapt and improve state of salmon assessment methods and approaches.
- Generate easy-to-understand data products to communicate state of salmon findings including graphs, figures, infographics, briefs, and other visually compelling displays for the purposes of internal and external communications.
- Work collaboratively with PSF staff on research projects including contributing to literature reviews, analytical support, and writing.
- Assist with grant development efforts and proposal writing.
- A graduate degree in fisheries, ecology, biology, natural resource management, or a related field, preferably with a focus in fisheries science and management.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience working with relevant agencies responsible for managing Pacific salmon fisheries (e.g., DFO, Pacific Salmon Commission), of which at least 3 years involve progressive experience analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting Pacific salmon data.
- Strong understanding of domestic and international salmon management, including experience with Pacific Salmon Treaty related management and stock assessment processes.
- Experience working with Indigenous organizations on salmon assessment, management, and conservation.
- Advanced knowledge of Pacific salmon biology, ecology, life cycles, and factors affecting survival, with experience conducting research and literature reviews.
- Proficiency in applying analytical approaches for characterizing salmon population status and dynamics. Experience using version control (GitHub) and R Markdown/R Shiny an asset, but not required.
- Demonstrated experience in science communication for diverse audiences, contributing to technical reports, lay reports, and peer-reviewed publications.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage technical documentation.
- Mentorship and development: PSF is committed to lifelong learning. Team members benefit from ongoing mentoring and skill-building opportunities to support career growth.
- Work–life balance: 15 paid vacation days (with additional days based on seniority), paid sick days, paid personal days for family or personal matters, and office closure during the winter holidays.
- Benefits: Extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a group pension plan with a 4% employer-matching contribution (eligible from the start date).
- Base pay: The salary range for the Analyst role is $75,000 – $88,500. The actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, and the contribution the successful candidate is expected to make in the role.