Fish & Wildlife
Our approach allows us to develop unique resource management and enhancement practices that support the needs of your business, our community, and the environment.
Our mission is to develop economic and environmental health within Kitsumkalum.
We invest in our community by providing professional training opportunities and engaging future generations.
Our department has trained 20 technicians developed summer student programs and sponsor field trips.
We continue to establish working and educational relationships between Ocrans Network Canada, the Vancouver Aquarium, our schools, technicians, and professionals.
Our Services – Combining traditional knowledge with western science
Environmental Monitoring
Pursue your environmental assessment certificate.
We make getting certified easy. Have an idea for a project? Our professional biologists and technicians will work to define, plan, and execute your terrestrial, marine, or LNG related projects. Just sit back and watch it happen.
Drone Surveys
Cost-effective surveying and mapping.
Survey, map, video and photograph territory without draining your resources. Easily monitor wildlife or track escapement. Finally, an effective way to collect data on a budget.
Fisheries Research
Determine potential impact on fish habitat.
Discover your project’s potential and cumulative impact. Work with us to define beach health, assess fish stock, conduct creel surveys, enhance salmonid, or simply restore and enhance fish habitat.
Commercial & Community Food Fishing
Develop your own sustainable fishery.
Increase food security, job opportunities, and economic options with food fishing. We’re the experts in identifying new and underused fish species, as well as quota fishing and negotiations. Let us facilitate the issuing of permits and licenses. No stress, just fish.
Archeological Surveys
Identify archeological sites and establish Title & Rights.
Ensure the preservation of archeological sites while advancing your project. Establish traditional land use and occupation. We can identify culturally modified trees (CMTs), participate in archeological digs, and identify new sites.
Wildlife Population Surveys
Minimize impact on wildlife habitat & migrations.
Reduce your project’s risk of habitat fractionation. We will conduct wildlife counts, collect data, ensure sustainable harvest, identify trends, and restore land and habitat. Together we’ll ensure that both your project and our wildlife thrive.
WORK WITH US ON ECOLOGICAL & ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT FISH, WILDLIFE & THE ENVIRONMENT
Predicting Change
Climate Change Research
To better predict and assess the impacts of climate change, we continually study, track and compare trends in the landscape and productivity of the Kitsumkalum watershed. We do so by referencing historical databases and conducting research in hydrology, biodiversity, fish studies, meteorology, glacier studies, water quality, and stream and lake productivity.
Classifying a Species
The Oolichan Project
Research initiatives aim to determine the health of the oolichan population, currently considered a species of concern by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Our objective is to understand the use of oolichan estuaries and the oceanic component of the species’ lifecycle. We track and identify the impacts of climate change by comparing scientific findings with our traditional knowledge through stock assessments, creel surveys, and the identification of spawning and rearing habitats.
Protecting Ecosystems
Sensitivity Coastal Zone Mapping
With plans to export millions of barrels of oil, Northern Canada’s wildlife and marine habitats are at risk. We protect sensitive habitats with the development of emergency spill response plans. Through beach surveys, video and photo mapping, we identify and classify sensitive ecosystems and plan for potential impacts on local and commercial marine traffic.
Our Friends & Project Partners
Kitsumkalum partners with the Kitselas and Haisla nations to create a tri-nation company that focuses on the restoration and reclamation of ecosystems impacted by the many industrial projects in Northern British Columbia.
News/Updates
Notice to the community – Wildlife Sighting
2024-09-12A grizzly bear has been spotted in the area, please be aware of your surroundings and ask your children to take precautions when outside.Maintaining a clean and safe community requires that organic and garbage bags be kept inside until the morning of...
Dispose of Fish Waste
July 12, 2024 RE: Dumping Fish Guts in Garbage Please do not dump fish or fish waste in garbage bins. The decomposing fish and fish waste will attract wildlife, such as bears, wolves, and other predators. It has come to our attention that there has been fish waste...
Bear Sighting – Be Bear Aware
A bear has been spotted in the surrounding area. Please be aware if you're walking in Kitsumkalum. Report all Kitsumkalum community bear sightings right away to the “Report All Poachers and Polluters Conservation Officer 24-Hr Hotline” at 1-877-952-7277 or #7277 on...
Kitsumkalum Job Posting: On Call Janitorial Position
Closing Date: May 15, 2024On-Call Janitorial Position for the Kitsumkalum Economic Development Office & Kalum Quarry OfficeThe following on-call position is currently open. We are looking for experienced candidate to fill this position. You can submit your...
Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife Job Post – Fishwheel and Creel Survey Technician
POSITION: Fishwheel and Creel Survey Technician DEPARTMENT: Kitsumkalum Fish and Wildlife WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. Mon-Fri (hours may vary; during season; some evenings, and weekends and holidays) STATUS: Part-time Seasonal (June to September 2024)Job...
Kitsumkalum Fish and Wildlife Job Posting – Park Maintenance
POSITION: Park Maintenance DEPARTMENT: Kitsumkalum Fish and Wildlife WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Monday to Friday STATUS: Part-time Seasonal (May to September 2024)General Responsibilities:• Perform a variety of tasks relating to repair and maintenance of park...
Be Bear Aware – Report All Wildlife Sightings
BE BEAR AWARE – REPORT WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS It’s that time of the year! Please be bear aware and follow these tips below while you’re outside and around the area:Organic and garbage bags should be kept inside until the morning of collection to ensure it’s not luring any...
Spring Creek Tree Planting – Volunteers Needed
Spring creek tree planting! Kitsumkalum Fish & Wildlife requires volunteers to help plant trees along areas of Kiyawmks Spring and Willow Creek in efforts to restore a coniferous riparian area. Westland Resources is partnering with Kitsumkalum Band to plant 28000...
Kitsumkalum Annual General Meeting 2023
Kitsumkalum’s Annual General Meeting is a three day event for Kitsumkalum members to hear updates and plans from all departments in the Administration.Join us at the Kitsumkalum Hall this October from the 27th-29th *Doors open at 9:30am and start time will be 10:00am...
Be Bear Aware
It’s that time of the year! Please be bear aware and follow these tips below while you’re outside and around the area: Organic bins should be kept inside until the morning of pickup to ensure it's not luring any wild animals into the community and bins should be...
Contact Info
Fish & Wildlife Operations Manager
| 250-635-5000 ext. 105
Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Officer
| 250-635-5000 ext. 104
Fisheries Coordinator
| 250-635-5000 ext. 101
GIS Technician
| 250-635-5000 ext.123
Fish and Wildlife Environment Monitor
Fisheries Admin Assistant
| 250-635-5000 ext.110
Fish and Wildlife Environment Monitor