New recruitment drive for seasonal posts launched by IFI

Fisheries officers with ebikes on their rounds.

A new national recruitment drive to hire 38 temporary staff has been launched by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), with recruitment getting underway immediately.

Starting salaries of €29,053 per annum pro rata are on offer and fisheries officers can also earn up to €3,639 extra via an unsocial hours allowance. IFI’s seasonal fisheries officers are to be deployed across 15 counties from April to September 2024, including in Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford.

BUSY ANNUAL PROGRAMME

Sean Long, South-Western River Basin District Director at IFI, commented: “As a key State environmental agency, enforcement of the law regarding illegal fishing, pollution and habitat destruction, are a key focus for Inland Fisheries Ireland.

“We require additional temporary contract staff to support our busy annual programme of work on Ireland’s rivers, lakes and coastlines. We have one position based in Farnanes, Co Cork. We are seeking male and female applicants from diverse backgrounds, for a six-month period.

“People who enjoy nature and working outdoors, in all types of weather, are likely to find these jobs very appealing and rewarding.”

Those interested in IFI’s seasonal vacancies can see more information by visiting www.fisheriesireland.ie and members of the public enquiring about the posts can e-mail info@fisheriesireland.ie for more details.