Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters ,Invasive Species Liaison (3 positions)in Canada

Organization: Ontario Federation of
Anglers and Hunters

Job
Type:
Seasonal

Location: Peterborough, Ontario ON

Posting
Date: Apr
11, 2015

Deadline: Apr 19, 2015

Website: http://www.ofah.org/jobs

The Ontario Federation of Anglers
and Hunters (OFAH) is the oldest and largest nonprofit,
nongovernment fis
h and wildlife conservation organization in Canada. We proudly
represent more than 100,000 OFAH members, subscribers and supporters on issues
of importance to anglers, hunters and conservationists.

Job Title:
Invasive Species Liaison

Application
Deadline: April 19, 2015 @ 12:00 am

**Please
Note: All positions are dependent upon external funding, yet to be received by
the OFAH **

Potential
Start Date:
June 1, 2015, but specific date to be determined (pending funding approval)

Duration: 13 weeks, but specific
duration to be determined (pending funding approval)

Rate of Pay: To be determined (pending
funding approval)

Number of
Positions:
3 positions

Location:  Peterborough, Ontario

The Ontario Federation of Anglers
and Hunters (OFAH)
is currently searching for hard-working, motivated individuals to
assist with our Invading Species Awareness Program.

Key
Responsibilities:

• Liaison
  with community groups and resource professionals to assist in the
  development of invading species awareness initiatives;
• Attend
  and provide support to community events, such as fishing derbies or
  community fairs;
• Conduct
  presentations to various community organizations;
• Coordinate
  community groups in stewardship and monitoring activities; and
• Develop
  educational materials on invasive species/contribute articles to local
  newspapers/newsletters.

Education
and Qualifications:

• Enrolled
  or completed post-secondary education in biology, environmental science or
  a related resource management program. 

Required
Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge
  of  invasive species affecting local environments;
• Plant,
  fish, and invertebrate identification skills
• Knowledge
  and skills relating to monitoring local waters and natural areas for
  invasive species;
• Experience
  networking with resource professionals/agencies and engaging
  volunteers/public in invading species awareness and stewardship projects
• Excellent
  written and oral communication skills, including experience conveying
  information to the public (e.g. presentations to community/contributing
  articles to newspapers/newsletters);
• Familiar
  with computer and database management skills (MS Office, MS Outlook,
  Internet);
• Knowledge
  of the principles of field work, such as accurate data recording, use of
  technical equipment, and record keeping;
• Ability
  to work flexible hours and perform occasional field work;
• Strong
  organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with minimal
  supervision;
• Valid G
  driver’s license;
• Pleasure
  Craft Operators Card; and
• Valid
  police reference check.

Please submit in one
document a cover letter and résumé and indicate how your skills and
qualifications meet each of the requirements of this position to: