Site DescriptionThe Pacific Biological Station is a fisheries research and management facility located in Nanaimo BC. It was established on Departure Bay over 100 years ago. The facility is located on 15+ acres which has a public road that bisects the property. This sprawling site incorporates areas of ‘natural/native’ ground cover and trees/shrubs that require little maintenance to areas of grass, flower beds, and shrubs that require a commercial level of maintenance.The property is located on the eastern hillsides of Departure Bay. Vegetation consists of horticulture and native plants and trees. The contract is mostly specific to the maintenance of the ground’s vegetation. In addition, the contractor may be required to provide General Labour for the purpose of assisting facility maintenance personnel in performing minor roadway / walkway repairs, material moving, snow removal, and general labour duties.Work ScheduleThe Pacific Biological Station business hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am-1800 hours. Operation of motorized work will be scheduled to be done on Weekdays between Monday and Fridays.The minimum level of effort required is 8 hours per week minimum of 3 people.Hours of work will be 0800 – 1800 Hours, Monday to Friday. A sign in & out log book will be kept at the Commissionaire Security office located in the Taylor Building to record who is on site and the duration spent.
