Bird Studies Canada (BSC) - Atlantic Region is seeking a Coordinator to lead the development of the Maritimes Swiftwatch Program. The position will be initially staffed as a 4-month position beginning May 1, 2011, with the possibility of extension (funding dependant). The Coordinator will work in partnership with several local naturalist groups to implement a volunteer-based program to identify, monitor and protect Chimney Swift nest and roost sites in the Maritimes. Program goals for 2011 include: develop the framework for a region-wide swiftwatch program, develop Maritimes monitoring and chimney assessment protocols, in cooperation with project partners coordinate a pilot season of Maritimes Swiftwatch, develop an online database and data-entry tools, research alternatives to habitat loss and destruction and gather information for outreach and stewardship product development, develop a volunteer network to participate in full program implementation in 2012. The coordinator will be based out of BSC's Atlantic Office in Sackville, NB and will be required to travel throughout the Maritimes for the duration of the position.
Specific duties will include:
1) Assist in the development of swift monitoring and chimney inventory protocols;
2) Develop materials for project participants;
3) Coordinate a pilot season of Maritimes Swiftwatch in urban centres;
4) Conduct chimney inventories in urban centres;
5) Conduct presence-absence surveys for Chimney Swifts
6) Communicate regularly with program participants, partners and the Atlantic Program Manager;
7) Research alternatives to chimney swift habitat loss due to furnace retrofitting;
8) Assist in developing a volunteer base to implement a region-wide Swiftwatch in 2012;
9) Assist in the development of online data entry website;
10) Assist in developing outreach materials for the general public as well as Chimney owners;
The following skills and experience are essential:
- Familiarity with Chimney Swift behaviour and ecology
- Previous experience coordinating bird research and monitoring projects
- Ability to manage large numbers of volunteers
- High level of organization, creativity and initiative
- Ability to work independently and make decisions
- Ability to work in partnerships with numerous stakeholders
- Demonstrated budget management abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Solid understanding of scientific methods and processes
- Computer skills (Word, FrontPage, Excel)
- Valid driver's license
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Asset qualifications include:
- Previous experience working with Maritimes naturalist and birding groups
- Previous experience coordinating monitoring and research projects for species at risk
- Fundraising experience
- Bilingual
- Data management experience.
Salary: $ 2,700 - $2,900 per month, depending on experience.
Deadline: March 31, 2011
To apply please send a brief cover letter, highlighting your relevant skills and experience, as well as your resume and two references to Becky Stewart at bstewart@birdscanada.org. Applications that fail to demonstrate essential skills and qualifications will not be considered further.
While Bird Studies Canada thanks all applicants, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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