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| Title | Boreal MAPS Field Biologist Positions 2013 |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
MAPS BANDERS-IN-CHARGE IN CANADA: Open to Canadian and U.S. Citizens only. Owl Moon Environmental Inc. (OMEI; www.owlmoon.ca) together with the Institute for Bird Populations (IB) are seeking up to six Banders-in-Charge (BIC), each to establish and operate a network of six mist-netting and banding stations in the oil sands region near Fort McMurray, Alberta, for the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program (http://www.birdpop.org/maps.htm). Positions extend from May 1st through August 10th, 2013. Successful applicants MUST have advanced skills in mist-netting, bird banding, ageing and sexing of landbirds in the hand, ability to identify birds by call, and operation of a banding station in order to obtain a CWS banding subpermit. NABC certification and/or previous experience with MAPS protocol would be very useful assets. A completed Bachelors degree in biology, ecology, or zoology will be necessary for U.S. citizens to meet VISA requirements. Successful candidates will lead a crew of 2-3 banders and will supervise, guide, and provide advanced training to Assistant Banders on bird-banding skills and aging and sexing of birds. Demonstrated leadership skills, attention to detail, adherence to safety requirements, tolerance of long field days that begin before dawn, a tolerance of sometimes-difficult field conditions, and an ability to supervise and maintain a healthy team atmosphere in the field are required. BICs will adhere to safety and industrial site requirements for working in this region. BICs will be employees of OMEI, or independent contractors to IBP, and will receive payment of $3,500/month (in the currency of their residence). BICs completing the season adequately and responsibly and adhering to all required safety protocols will receive a lump-sum bonus of $2,500 (in the currency of their residence) at the conclusion of the program. Housing will be provided, and where food is not included in the housing agreement, each BIC will receive a CA $400/month food allowance. A truck will be provided for use by each crew; a clean driver’s abstract (driving record) will be required as part of the application process. No health or other benefits beyond those described herein will be included.
MAPS ASSISTANT BANDERS IN CANADA: Open to Canadian and U.S. Citizens only. Owl Moon Environmental Inc. (OMEI; www.owlmoon.ca) together with the Institute for Bird Populations (IBP; www.birdpop.org) are seeking up to six Assistant Banders, each to assist in the establishment and operation of a network of six mist-netting and banding stations in the oil sands region near Fort McMurray, Alberta, for the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program (http://www.birdpop.org/maps.htm). Positions extend from May 1stthrough August 10th, 2013. Completion of a Bachelors degree in biology, ecology, or zoology will be necessary for US citizens to meet VISA requirements. Prior banding experience and/or a background in wildlife biology and the ability to identify birds by call will be assets. Successful candidates will be tolerant of long days that begin before dawn, possess the ability to endure sometimes-difficult field conditions, and help maintain a healthy team atmosphere in the field. Assistant Banders will adhere to safety and industrial site requirements for working in this region. Assistant Banders will be employees of OMEI, or independent contractors to IBP, and will receive payment of $2,500/month (in the currency of their residence). Assistant Banders completing the season adequately and responsibly and adhering to all required safety protocols will receive a lump-sum bonus of $2,500 (in the currency of their residence) at the conclusion of the program. Housing will be provided, and where food is not included in the housing agreement, each Assistant Bander will receive a CA $400/month food allowance. A truck will be provided for use by each crew; a clean driver’s abstract (driving record) will be required as part of the application process. No health or other benefits beyond those included herein will be included.
Go to the main Internships page TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references, preferrably via email as a single attachment; otherwise via mail or fax to:
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