Breeding Bird Atlas Field Biologists - Manitoba

The Manitoba Breeding Bird Atlas (www.birdatlas.mb.ca) is seeking 4 highly motivated field biologists to conduct avian point counts and survey for breeding birds in Manitoba for 2.5 months beginning May 16, 2012. Field Technicians are required to attend a paid two-week training period from May 16. Fieldwork will be conducted in in various locations in Manitoba and will consist of point count surveys in the early morning, and general atlassing in the evenings. This will include travel to remote areas by canoe and boat.

Technicians must demonstrate the following skills/experience:

• Ability to identify birds by sight and sound;
• Comfortable working long days starting early in the morning;
• Tent-camping (especially in remote areas);
• Working in a team environment.
• Candidates must also be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid driver's license.

Additional asset skills:

• Familiarity with Manitoba's avifauna;
• First Aid Certification, preferably Wilderness First Aid (note: successful candidates must obtain first aid certification prior to start date);
• Navigation in remote areas with map, compass, GPS;
• Boat experience.

Salary: $2350/month plus accommodation (mostly tent camping).

Please send a resume and brief cover letter highlighting birding and field experience, plus the names and addresses of two references to Christian Artuso at cartuso@birdscanada.org before April 11th, 2012.

While Bird Studies Canada thanks all applicants, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.