British Columbia Conservation Foundation ,Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program Internship In Canada

ng on the Northern Spotted Owl Captive
Breeding Program. Interns will assist BCCF and Provincial Government
staff with the captive breeding of Spotted Owls at the facility
located in Langley, BC, for future release into the wild.

Duties include:

Captive Breeding:

Captive breeding husbandry practices will be introduced that include
monitoring and observations of owl breeding behavior, the artificial
incubation of eggs and egg development, and the hand-rearing of new
born chicks.

Daily Captive Care:

Daily captive care of the owls is required to ensure each owl remains
healthy and fit for breeding. Duties will include diet preparations
and feeding of owls, behavioral observations, cleaning and maintenance
of owl enclosures and work spaces, and the maintenance of mice and rat
colonies that are bred to feed the owls. There is also daily glove
training of an imprinted barred owl to be used for education.

Administrative/Research:

Interns may be asked to assist with the writing of reports and funding
proposals, as well as help keep the program social media presence up
to date. Data collected during regular and breeding season activities
will require digitizing and analyzing.

Wages, Accommodation and Working Conditions:

Interns will be paid minimum wage ($10.25/hr) and be required to work
(day and night shifts) up to 40 hrs per week. Interns are required to
have independent housing off-site and transportation to the facility
in Langley. Interns are required to provide their own food and proper
work clothes and boots for all weather conditions.

Essential Qualifications:
• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or diploma related to
fields in biology, zoology, conservation, environmental science or
veterinary science.
• Applicants must have previous animal care or husbandry experience,
specifically birds and small mammals.
• Applicants must be physically fit, capable of lifting 50lbs, and be
prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Applicants must be willing to work a varied schedule that includes
night shifts, and available to work 7 days a week.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license that is valid for use in BC.

Asset Qualifications:
• Previous biological work experience in the conservation of
threatened and/or endangered species,
• Understanding of animal behavior and reproductive biology
• Experience working outdoors or in a variety of conditions
• Competency in using Excel and Word
• Valid First aid certification

Application Closing Date: 4:30 PM, Monday, December 15, 2014

Applicants are to apply for this opportunity via the online form only:
http://www.bccf.com/jobs/2014/november/internship-northern-spotted-owl-breeding-program

Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume as separate files,
each in .pdf format with their name in the file title (e.g.
YourName_BCCF_CoverLetter.pdf). Be sure to clearly indicate in your
cover letter how you meet each of the Essential Qualifications.

Successful applicants will be contacted in early January.

Positions are subject to funding availability.

No phone calls or emails please.