Analyst, Salmon Assessments

Title: Analyst, Salmon Assessments

Department: Salmon Programs

Status and Funding: Full-time, Term (ending December 31, 2027), with the possibility of extension.

Start date: As soon as possible

Organizational Summary

The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) is salmon first, salmon always. We harness the passion and power of people to save and restore Pacific salmon in B.C. and the Yukon. And, we never go it alone, working with Indigenous partners, streamkeepers, government agencies and fellow ENGO’s, the PSF undertakes research, restoration initiatives and leadership in convening all those willing to help recover Pacific salmon. As People for Salmon, we’re here to help ensure sustainable populations of Pacific salmon for generations to come.

Position Overview

The Analyst, Salmon Assessments provides analytical support to a variety of projects including PSF's State of the Salmon and Pacific Salmon Explorer. In addition to working closely with teams across the Salmon Programs department, this position requires working with an extensive network of partner organizations across B.C. and the Yukon to synthesize, analyze, and visualize Pacific salmon data. Occasional (approximately two to four times per year) travel to communities within B.C. and the Yukon is required.

What You Will Do

The key responsibilities of the Analyst, Salmon Assessments include:

• Compile and synthesize Pacific salmon datasets from a wide variety of data custodians and data sources to support the Pacific Salmon Explorer, State of the Salmon, and other projects.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data relevant to Pacific salmon.
• Develop, apply, and interpret statistical models for analyzing salmon population data.
• Develop and apply methods for undertaking quality control and quality assurance of data.
• Communicate results in technical reports, briefing notes, and other publications.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including methodologies and metadata.
• Develop online web tools for visualizing salmon-related data and analyses (e.g., via RShiny, RMarkdown).
• Generate easy-to-understand data products including graphs, figures, posters, and other visually compelling displays for the purposes of internal and external communications, program planning, and grant reporting.
• Work collaboratively with other staff as directed on research initiatives including contributing to literature reviews, developing new analytical approaches, and undertaking related analyses.
• Contribute to grant development efforts and proposal writing.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Ecology, Biology, Applied Science, Resource Management, or other similarly related discipline with a focus in the fisheries and aquatic sciences domain. MSc or PhD an asset.
• A minimum of 5 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.
• Experience performing advanced statistical analysis (e.g., Bayesian statistics, non-linear, hierarchical, mixed effects, and/or multivariate models) in R and developing mathematical and simulation models.
• Advanced skills in using the R programming language to manipulate and visualize data, fit statistical models, and/or run simulation models.
• Proficiency in using GitHub, RMarkdown and RShiny.
• Demonstrated ability to create novel data visualization and decision-support tools in RShiny.
• GIS skills and spatial modelling an asset, but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for diverse audiences (lay, technical, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with respect to technical documentation.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a strong interest in contributing to open, transparent, and reproducible research in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience contributing to the drafting of reports and peer-reviewed publications.
• Advanced knowledge of the biology, ecology, and life history of Pacific salmon an asset.
• Experience undertaking analysis related to salmon conservation and management.

What We Offer

• 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, 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 retirement savings plan with a 4% employer-matching contribution (eligible from the start date).
• Base pay: The salary range for the Analyst, Salmon Assessments position is $74,000 - $85,000. The actual salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate’s skills and experience, as well as the contribution they are expected to make in the role. In the normal course, employees are hired at a salary between the minimum and midpoint of the established range for a position.

Reporting and Supervision

Supervised by the Team Lead, Salmon Assessments, the Analyst will be responsible for undertaking all work identified by the Team Lead and meeting or exceeding the standard of care set by them.

Location

This role is hybrid, based out of one of PSF's offices in Vancouver, Victoria, or Nanaimo. A remote work arrangement may be considered for qualified candidates residing outside a reasonable commuting distance of these offices. Travel will be required for in-person meetings, workshops, and staff gatherings.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe diversity is key to excellence and actively encourage applications from Indigenous persons, people with disabilities, members of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, and members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, colour, religion/spiritual beliefs, or place of origin.

If you require accommodations or support during any stage of the recruitment process, please email [email protected].

Application Instructions and Deadline

Interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample (or a document they have produced or co-produced) through our Careers page.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible, with successful candidates starting no later than December 31, 2026. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.