Organization:
Bird Studies Canada
Bird Studies Canada
Job
Type: Contract/Project/Temporary
Type: Contract/Project/Temporary
Location:
Sackville, New Brunswick, Tantramar region and Southwest Nova Scotia
Sackville, New Brunswick, Tantramar region and Southwest Nova Scotia
Deadline:
Mar 31, 2015
Mar 31, 2015
Website:
http://www.birdscanada.org
http://www.birdscanada.org
Organization
Description:
Description:
Job
Description:
Description:
Bird
Studies Canada (BSC) – Atlantic Region is seeking a skilled field biologist to
assess habitat for swallows and Chimney Swifts beginning June 1, 2015 for 8 to
12 weeks. The candidate will be responsible for piloting presence/absence
surveys and barn surveys for Chimney Swifts and swallow species in agricultural
areas. The candidate will be based out of Bird Studies Canada’s
Sackville, New Brunswick office and will be required to travel throughout the
Tantramar region and Southwest Nova Scotia. Field work will primarily consist
of roadside surveys along pre-determined routes. Visit www.bsc-eoc.org/volunteer/acswifts
for more information on BSC’s Aerial Insectivore Conservation program.
Studies Canada (BSC) – Atlantic Region is seeking a skilled field biologist to
assess habitat for swallows and Chimney Swifts beginning June 1, 2015 for 8 to
12 weeks. The candidate will be responsible for piloting presence/absence
surveys and barn surveys for Chimney Swifts and swallow species in agricultural
areas. The candidate will be based out of Bird Studies Canada’s
Sackville, New Brunswick office and will be required to travel throughout the
Tantramar region and Southwest Nova Scotia. Field work will primarily consist
of roadside surveys along pre-determined routes. Visit www.bsc-eoc.org/volunteer/acswifts
for more information on BSC’s Aerial Insectivore Conservation program.
Qualifications:
The
following skills and experience are essential:
following skills and experience are essential:
- Identify
Chimney Swift as well as Barn, Bank, Cliff and Tree Swallow by sight and
sound - Comfortable
working long days, sometimes including extensive driving - Able
to work in a team environment - Able
to work independently and with little supervision - Navigation
by map and GPS in rural areas and rough roads - Candidates
must also be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid driver’s
license - Able
to begin work by June 1, 2015
Additional
asset skills:
asset skills:
- First
Aid Certification (successful candidates must obtain first aid
certification prior to start date) - Excellent
communication skills and experience liaising with landowners - Providing
own vehicle is an asset but not required
Apply
To:
To:
Salary: $2,300
– $2,500 per month. Food, accommodation (hotels, field stations, occasional
tenting) and transport while in the field are provided.
– $2,500 per month. Food, accommodation (hotels, field stations, occasional
tenting) and transport while in the field are provided.
Deadline:
March 31, 2015.
March 31, 2015.
To
apply please send a brief cover letter, highlighting your field experience, as well
as your resume and two references to Allison Manthorne at
amanthorne@birdscanada.org. Applications that fail to highlight relevant
experience will not be considered further.
apply please send a brief cover letter, highlighting your field experience, as well
as your resume and two references to Allison Manthorne at
amanthorne@birdscanada.org. Applications that fail to highlight relevant
experience will not be considered further.
