Stephen Fitzpatrick has over 30 years of work experience in various industries including fisheries observation, residential support work, carpentry, coal sampling, fish technician work, chemical testing, and line work. He has also held positions in tourism development and as a students union executive. Fitzpatrick has obtained certificates in areas like marine emergencies and radio operation. He has a travel and tourism diploma and partial university credits. Additionally, he has been involved in his community through antipoverty advocacy work and municipal politics.

1. Stephen Fitzpatrick
302-1200 Summit Ave. Phone: 250-622-9115
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 2A5 Email: fitzpatrick66@yahoo.ca
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2008-14 Fisheries Observer
Employed to work on board commercial vessels and make independent,
unbiased observations of fishing operations and report this information to DFO.
Responsible for the collection of biological samples, tagging of fish and recording
the size of all species caught in a fishing operation.
2004-08 Residential Support Worker
Worked with individuals in their day to day lives to support them in the least
restrictive way as possible.
2004 Carpenter Apprentice
Worked with the town council in Port Edward to improve residential properties
who qualified for external repairs under a program provided by Human resources
Canada.
2002-2003 Coal sampler
Worked with Certispec Services Inc., collecting coal samples and all other duties
involved with coal operations at Ridley Island.
2000-2003 Fish Technician
Worked as the lead hand for the Community Fisheries Development Center
juvenile Coho survey. This job involved all aspects of a salmon mark recovery
program, Data collection, scale samples, DNA samples, weights and
measurements. Also looking after crews and paper work.
1994-2000 Chemical Tester/ Relief operator
Worked with Skeena Cellulose Inc. to produce and test Chlorine dioxide
1993-94 Line Worker
Provided the labour to unload, process, move, pack and handle seafood products
associated with a fish plant.
1990-92 Development Officer. Dept. of Tourism and Culture
Worked with Atlantic Canadian Opportunities agency and Enterprise
Newfoundland and Labrador in making funding decisions based on criteria,
regulations and tourism potential for local tourist developers.

2. 1990-92 Executive Director Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of
Students.
Organized student councils to become autonomous. Collected fees, assisted in
research, organized conferences and executive meetings, and performed
general office duties.
EDUCATION
2008 At Sea Observer Program
Completed three week course set up by DFO. It covered all aspects of species
identification, catch monitoring, biological sampling, and catch monitoring, Data
collection, vessel and fishing operations, fisheries management, acts and
regulations.
1999 North Coast Community College
Completed the following certificates:
●BC Government Super Host certificate
●Serving it Right Certificate
●Marine Emergencies Duty – Class A1
●Restricted Hand Radio Operator
1992 Compucollege School of Business
Travel and Tourism Diploma. A two year program that dealt with all aspects of
the travel and tourism industry.
1988-90 Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador
21 full credits
1977 Gonzaga High School
High School Diploma
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT_________________
2005-8 Kaien Antipoverty Society
President and Founder of Society formed to meet the needs of residents
in Prince Rupert area living in poverty. Responsibilities included policy
development, advocacy, public relations, office administration, fund-raising, and
organizing charitable events.
2003, 2005 Candidate in two Prince Rupert municipal elections.
1989-90 Memorial University of NL
Vice-President with the Council of the Students Union. National Executive Rep
with the Canadian Federations of Students
REFERENCES
Gloria Rendell - 250-622-8904
Elizabeth Sheppard Hewitt - 709-576-0477 or 709-777-5179
Steve Crump - 250-624-9073 or 778-884-6511
Calvin Lowther - 250-624-9476 or 250-600-1132