Hamilton Conservation Authority,Terrestrial Ecology Intern Jobs in Canada

Organization:
Hamilton Conservation Authority

Job
Type: Contract/Project/Temporary

Location:
Hamilton, Ontario ON

Posting
Date: May 4, 2015

Deadline:
May 08, 2015

Organization
Description:

Job
Description:

The
Hamilton Conservation Authority is currently seeking a Terrestrial Ecology
Intern for a 24-week position during the 2015 field season. The intern
will work closely with Hamilton Conservation Authority Terrestrial Ecologist
and will be involved in a variety of ecological surveys and monitoring
programs.

TASKS
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establish
ten Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network (EMAN) Plots throughout
the Hamilton Conservation Authorities watershed, with guidance from the
terrestrial ecologist;
Conduct
vegetation surveys within Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network
Plots including flora identification and tree health;
Develop
and implement a field program to survey for and confirm presence/absence
of Species at Risk;
Conduct
vegetation surveys, following the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources’
Ecological Land Classification (ELC) protocols. This will be
completed under the guidance of qualified field staff;
Undertake
landowner contact in preparation for survey work if necessary;

Qualifications:

Hold
a degree or diploma in ecology, biology, environmental Sciences or related
subjects;
Possess,
and able to enhance the following skills:

Field
botany and zoology, including plant and animal identification and survey
techniques;
Be
familiar with the flora and fauna of southern Ontario; ability to
identify birds by sight and sound would be an asset;
Knowledge
of and experience with Ecological Land Classification protocols;
Knowledge
and experience with a variety of monitoring programs (i.e. Ecological Monitoring
and Assessment Network or Vegetation Sampling Protocol, Marsh Monitoring
Program and Forest Bird Monitoring Program);
Mapping,
the use of GPS receivers, and air photo interpretation;
Knowledge
of and experience with the process of landowner contact.

Possess
knowledge and be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, GIS software
and Power Point.
Able
to work independently;
Ability
to work in an outdoor environment in rough terrain, regularly walking all
day;
Have
a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle;

This
position is funded through the federal government’s Science Horizons Youth
Internship Program. This funding program has specific placement requirements
that must be met by the prospective intern. This includes being younger than 30
years of age, unemployed, a graduate of a relevant university or college
program, be a Canadian Citizen, has permanent Canadian residency status, or has
been granted refugee status in Canada and is legally entitled to work in
Canada, have not participated in a federally funded internship program in the
past (Science Horizons or any Youth Employment Strategy (YES) Career Focus
program).

The
intern will work from the main HCA office, Woodend in Ancaster. Working hours
will be 7.5 hours daily, 5 days per week. Some weekend or evening work
may be required during field season.

SALARY
AND TERM: This position will pay $15.00 per hour for a 37.5 hour workweek
for 24 weeks. Start date is May 25, 2015.

Apply
To:

CONTACT:
Please send a cover letter and a resume with a list of references by mail, fax
or email by noon on May 8, 2015 to:

Lesley
McDonell, Terrestrial Ecologist
Hamilton Conservation Authority
838 Mineral Springs Road, PO Box 81067
Ancaster, Ontario
L9G 3L3
Fax: (905) 648-4622
www.conservationhamilton.ca
jobs@conservationhamilton.ca Clearly specify job title in email subject line

The
Hamilton Conservation Authority is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility
accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process;
applicants are asked to inform Human Resources for any disability required
accommodations in advance.