Organization: The Nature Conservancy of Canada
Location: Southern Ontario
Overview
The Conservation Biologist Technician will aid in conducting inventorying and monitoring of rare reptiles and amphibians. The Conservation Assistant works closely with the Conservation Biologist Associate — Reptiles and Amphibians and other NCC Conservation Biologists to inventory NCC properties for reptile and amphibian species, as well as collecting habitat data.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct surveys and inventories of NCC properties for rare reptile and amphibian species using standardized techniques
• Collect habitat data using ELC methods, as well as mapping out important microhabitat features
• Field-test effectiveness measures for monitoring reptile and amphibian populations
• Aid in the manage data including habitat and species data. Ensure data records are submitted in the appropriate format to the Ontario Nature — Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas and/or the Natural Heritage Information Centre
• Other duties as assigned by the Conservation Biologist Associate, the Conservation Science Manager or the Conservation Biologist– Ontario Region
Skills and Aptitudes:
• Must be between the ages of 16 and 30
• Either be enrolled in or graduated from a college or university in a biology, environmental sciences or a related discipline
• Proven ability to conduct fieldwork, particularly of amphibian and reptile species, in a variety of conditions and terrains
• Ability to identify all of Ontario’s amphibians and reptiles by sight or sound
• Plant identification skills an asset
• Able to spend long periods of time away from home, either camping or staying at remote locations
• Able to follow a flexible schedule, including weekend hours, and to work in outdoor conditions
• Proficient with word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software
• Experience with data management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly motivated, analytical and detail oriented
• A creative, pro-active thinker
• Self-motivated with superior time management skills and ability to work to meet deadlines
• Certification in first aid and CPR or willingness to attend training
• Track record of working well within team structure
• Demonstrated ability to write successful funding proposals is an asset
• Class G unrestricted drivers license
• Committed to the mission of The Nature Conservancy of Canada
If you have a keen interest in nature and conservation and are interested in joining our team please e-mail your résumé, which must include your salary expectations, the names and email addresses of three references, and cover letter to: careers@natureconservancy.ca by May 16, 2011. Please include the following in the subject line of your email: 0005X — Conservation Biologist Technician.
We thank everyone who applies for their interest in the Nature Conservancy of Canada; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
