Long Point Bird Observatory Assistant Coordinator

Bird Studies Canada is seeking an assistant to help run the core programs of the Long Point Bird Observatory (currently Migration Monitoring, Tree Swallow Project, Breeding Bird Census Project, Doug Tarry Natural History Fund - Young Ornithologist Workshop/Internship and aspects of the Latin American Training Program). The position will run from 1 April to 1 December 2012. The position is renewable annually based upon performance and funding. Prospective applicants must have superior birding, banding and bander training skills (with a strong emphasis on passerines, mist netting, ageing and sexing). A BSc in biology (or equivalent field experience) is desirable as is experience working or volunteering at a migration monitoring station. Previous experience training field personnel (especially volunteers) is highly desirable. It is also important to have an excellent working knowledge of currently accepted ageing and sexing techniques, the ability to follow well established standardized field protocols, strong leadership and mentoring skills needed to oversee volunteers and seasonal field staff and take charge of a major banding operation. Motorboat experience, basic handy-person skills and a good working knowledge of Windows-based computer programs are desirable. The position is well suited for someone who truly loves birding and fieldwork in a remote setting, enjoys excellent physical health, is very well organized, demonstrates initiative, has an exceptional work ethic and interpersonal skills, and is ready for the challenge of helping to oversee the oldest and busiest bird observatory in North America.

Starting monthly wage: $1800-2200CDN (plus legal benefits). Costs of field food, accommodation, and field travel are provided.

Please submit cover letter, resume (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 references) to:

Stuart Mackenzie, 
LPBO Program Coordinator, 
Long Point Bird Observatory 
c/o Bird Studies Canada, 
P.O. Box 160, 
Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada N0E 1M0, 
519-586-3531(ext. 162); 
Fax: 519-586-3532; 
Email: smackenzie@birdscanada.org.

Visit our web site at www.birdscanada.org/longpointt to learn more about the Long Point Bird Observatory and Bird Studies Canada. Closing date for competition: 15 March 2012. Only eligible candidates will be contacted.