Organization:
Bird Studies Canada
Bird Studies Canada
Job
Type: Contract/Project/Temporary
Type: Contract/Project/Temporary
Location:
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Deadline:
Mar 31, 2015
Mar 31, 2015
Website:
http://www.birdscanada.org
http://www.birdscanada.org
Organization
Description:
Description:
Job
Description:
Description:
BSC
is looking for 3-4 motivated and experienced individuals to conduct surveys for
the Maritimes Marsh Monitoring Program in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, for up
to 3 months, beginning May 11, 2015. Primary responsibilities will
include: morning and evening surveys for wetland bird species, using
standardized point count protocols; deploying automated recording devices
(songmeters); ground-truthing survey sites and collecting additional habitat
data. Field conditions will be rugged and physically demanding.
Some data entry will be required.
is looking for 3-4 motivated and experienced individuals to conduct surveys for
the Maritimes Marsh Monitoring Program in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, for up
to 3 months, beginning May 11, 2015. Primary responsibilities will
include: morning and evening surveys for wetland bird species, using
standardized point count protocols; deploying automated recording devices
(songmeters); ground-truthing survey sites and collecting additional habitat
data. Field conditions will be rugged and physically demanding.
Some data entry will be required.
Qualifications:
Essential
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Strong
knowledge of wetland birds (able to identify by both sight and sound) and
their habitats - Solid
understanding of bird survey techniques - Experience
conducting point counts - Navigation
and orienteering experience using map, GPS and compass - Able
to work independently and with little supervision - Comfortable
working in a team environment - Comfortable
working early morning hours and evenings - Valid
driver’s license - Available
to begin work by May 11, 2015
Assets
- Wilderness
First Aid - Canoeing
and/or kayaking experience - Experience
camping and working in remote locations - Experience
deploying automated recording devices - Knowledge
of Maritime wetland conservation issues and habitats
Apply
To:
To:
Salary:
$2,300 – $2,500/month based on experience, plus food, accommodation (tent
camping) and transport while in the field.
$2,300 – $2,500/month based on experience, plus food, accommodation (tent
camping) and transport while in the field.
Application
deadline: March 31, 2015
deadline: March 31, 2015
To
apply please send a brief cover letter, highlighting your qualifications, as
well as your resume and two references to program coordinator Holly Lightfoot
at hlightfoot@birdscanada.org. Applications that fail to highlight
relevant qualifications and experience will not be considered further.
apply please send a brief cover letter, highlighting your qualifications, as
well as your resume and two references to program coordinator Holly Lightfoot
at hlightfoot@birdscanada.org. Applications that fail to highlight
relevant qualifications and experience will not be considered further.
While
Bird Studies Canada thanks all applicants, only those chosen for an interview
will be
Bird Studies Canada thanks all applicants, only those chosen for an interview
will be
