Job Description
WHAT ARE WE ALL ABOUT?
Archipelago is a global team of more than 100 dedicated professionals who provide clients with expert guidance and industry-leading solutions. We design and deliver integrated tools and workflows that efficiently capture, review, and report monitoring data, helping our partners make informed decisions with confidence. The focus of our work is commercial fisheries monitoring and environmental services. We have been headquartered in Victoria and operating on the west coast of British Columbia for almost 50 years. Today, we have staff in British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Alaska and work with clients globally.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Project Manager to join our team in Victoria, BC, supporting the delivery of fisheries monitoring programs that advance sustainable, compliant marine fisheries worldwide. This one-year term position will be reviewed at the end of the contract, with the potential to transition into a permanent role.
The Project Manager in the Fisheries Monitoring Services (FMS) division helps plan, coordinate, and deliver fisheries monitoring projects for our clients. This role is a good fit for someone who is organized, practical, and comfortable keeping people, timelines, costs, and deliverables on track.
You will manage several projects at once, working with internal teams, clients, regulators, vendors, installers, subcontractors, and other partners. The work includes day-to-day project coordination, planning, reporting, budgeting, risk management, contract tracking, and finding better ways to keep projects running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee multiple EM projects across fleets, regions, or fisheries
Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource plans
Track deployment schedules for onboard EM systems
Coordinate installation and maintenance campaigns across ports
Manage project risks and mitigation plans
Keep internal teams aligned on priorities, deadlines, and client commitments
Prepare clear project updates, reports, and summaries
Report progress to executives, regulators, clients, and other stakeholders
Manage relationships with dealers, installers, subcontractors, vendors, and delivery partners
Track contract deliverables, project financials, invoicing needs, and scope changes
Support RFP responses, proposal development, and business development when needed
Look for practical ways to improve project workflows, accountability, and consistency
About You
You are a hands-on, organized, and adaptable Project Manager with experience delivering projects and managing day-to-day project operations. You bring structure without overcomplicating the work and are comfortable in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
You are detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to keep projects moving while managing timelines, risks, budgets, deliverables, and changing priorities. You communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences and build trust through follow-through, responsiveness, and practical problem solving.
You have an interest in technology, sustainability, and fisheries, and are motivated by work that supports responsible and sustainable fisheries management.
Qualifications and Experience
Relevant project management experience in operations, technical services, environmental services, marine industries, fisheries, compliance, logistics, field operations, consulting, or a related area
Experience managing multiple client-facing projects, programs, or workstreams with competing timelines and deliverables
Experience developing and maintaining project plans, timelines, budgets, reports, or deliverable trackers
Experience coordinating vendors, subcontractors, installers, field crews, distributed teams, or other external partners
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with clients, executives, regulators, technical teams, operations staff, and other stakeholders
Experience managing project risks, scope, timelines, costs, and client expectations
Experience tracking budgets, invoices, project financials, or contract deliverables
Experience preparing project updates, reports, dashboards, summaries, or client-facing documentation is an asset
Experience supporting proposals, RFP responses, or business development activities is an asset
Experience analyzing, summarizing, and presenting data is an asset
Experience with data collection, monitoring programs, technology deployments, regulated environments, or fisheries monitoring is an asset
Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, adaptability, and ownership
Willingness to be hands-on and involved in the details when needed
What Do We Offer?
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, health spending account, wellness fund, RSP matching, and participation in our Performance and Corporate Success Sharing plan.
Flexible and supportive work environment, with hybrid work options and a strong commitment to sustainability across our operations.
Ongoing learning and development, including company-funded education and growth opportunities.
Engaging team culture, with regular staff events and social activities.
Exceptional workplace setting, featuring sit-stand desks and work pods, located on the oceanfront with easy access to transit, bike paths, free parking, and a sunny deck overlooking Victoria Harbour.
What Else?
The position is based on a 37.5-hour work week – Monday to Friday with paid vacation days.
Archipelago is focused on getting the job done and getting it done right. So, expect that there will be some evenings and weekends where extra hours may be required to manage operations and finalize a project or proposal.
The anticipated salary range for this role will be $75,000 to $90,000 driven by the experience a candidate brings to the position.
Archipelago works to provide an inclusive, fair, and equitable working environment for staff of all backgrounds. Regardless of your race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, ****** orientation, nation of origin, disability or age; if you share our values surrounding the careful management of our ocean resources, we welcome your unique contributions and perspectives.
If you are interested in applying, email your resume and a cover letter to hr@archipelago.ca
We will keep this posting active until the position is filled.
Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Wellness program
Work Location: In person
Archipelago is a global team of more than 100 dedicated professionals who provide clients with expert guidance and industry-leading solutions. We design and deliver integrated tools and workflows that efficiently capture, review, and report monitoring data, helping our partners make informed decisions with confidence. The focus of our work is commercial fisheries monitoring and environmental services. We have been headquartered in Victoria and operating on the west coast of British Columbia for almost 50 years. Today, we have staff in British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Alaska and work with clients globally.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Project Manager to join our team in Victoria, BC, supporting the delivery of fisheries monitoring programs that advance sustainable, compliant marine fisheries worldwide. This one-year term position will be reviewed at the end of the contract, with the potential to transition into a permanent role.
The Project Manager in the Fisheries Monitoring Services (FMS) division helps plan, coordinate, and deliver fisheries monitoring projects for our clients. This role is a good fit for someone who is organized, practical, and comfortable keeping people, timelines, costs, and deliverables on track.
You will manage several projects at once, working with internal teams, clients, regulators, vendors, installers, subcontractors, and other partners. The work includes day-to-day project coordination, planning, reporting, budgeting, risk management, contract tracking, and finding better ways to keep projects running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee multiple EM projects across fleets, regions, or fisheries
Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource plans
Track deployment schedules for onboard EM systems
Coordinate installation and maintenance campaigns across ports
Manage project risks and mitigation plans
Keep internal teams aligned on priorities, deadlines, and client commitments
Prepare clear project updates, reports, and summaries
Report progress to executives, regulators, clients, and other stakeholders
Manage relationships with dealers, installers, subcontractors, vendors, and delivery partners
Track contract deliverables, project financials, invoicing needs, and scope changes
Support RFP responses, proposal development, and business development when needed
Look for practical ways to improve project workflows, accountability, and consistency
About You
You are a hands-on, organized, and adaptable Project Manager with experience delivering projects and managing day-to-day project operations. You bring structure without overcomplicating the work and are comfortable in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
You are detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to keep projects moving while managing timelines, risks, budgets, deliverables, and changing priorities. You communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences and build trust through follow-through, responsiveness, and practical problem solving.
You have an interest in technology, sustainability, and fisheries, and are motivated by work that supports responsible and sustainable fisheries management.
Qualifications and Experience
Relevant project management experience in operations, technical services, environmental services, marine industries, fisheries, compliance, logistics, field operations, consulting, or a related area
Experience managing multiple client-facing projects, programs, or workstreams with competing timelines and deliverables
Experience developing and maintaining project plans, timelines, budgets, reports, or deliverable trackers
Experience coordinating vendors, subcontractors, installers, field crews, distributed teams, or other external partners
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with clients, executives, regulators, technical teams, operations staff, and other stakeholders
Experience managing project risks, scope, timelines, costs, and client expectations
Experience tracking budgets, invoices, project financials, or contract deliverables
Experience preparing project updates, reports, dashboards, summaries, or client-facing documentation is an asset
Experience supporting proposals, RFP responses, or business development activities is an asset
Experience analyzing, summarizing, and presenting data is an asset
Experience with data collection, monitoring programs, technology deployments, regulated environments, or fisheries monitoring is an asset
Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, adaptability, and ownership
Willingness to be hands-on and involved in the details when needed
What Do We Offer?
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health and dental coverage, health spending account, wellness fund, RSP matching, and participation in our Performance and Corporate Success Sharing plan.
Flexible and supportive work environment, with hybrid work options and a strong commitment to sustainability across our operations.
Ongoing learning and development, including company-funded education and growth opportunities.
Engaging team culture, with regular staff events and social activities.
Exceptional workplace setting, featuring sit-stand desks and work pods, located on the oceanfront with easy access to transit, bike paths, free parking, and a sunny deck overlooking Victoria Harbour.
What Else?
The position is based on a 37.5-hour work week – Monday to Friday with paid vacation days.
Archipelago is focused on getting the job done and getting it done right. So, expect that there will be some evenings and weekends where extra hours may be required to manage operations and finalize a project or proposal.
The anticipated salary range for this role will be $75,000 to $90,000 driven by the experience a candidate brings to the position.
Archipelago works to provide an inclusive, fair, and equitable working environment for staff of all backgrounds. Regardless of your race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, ****** orientation, nation of origin, disability or age; if you share our values surrounding the careful management of our ocean resources, we welcome your unique contributions and perspectives.
If you are interested in applying, email your resume and a cover letter to hr@archipelago.ca
We will keep this posting active until the position is filled.
Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Extended health care
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Wellness program
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Project Manager, Fisheries Monitoring Services position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Victoria offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
