Toronto Urban Bird Program – 1 Field Biologist

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Bird Studies Canada (BSC) is seeking 1 motivated and flexible biology assistant to work on our urban bird program in Toronto. The position is 3 to 4 months in duration, tentatively scheduled to begin May 2, 2016. The position is based out of the BSC Toronto office space at the Royal Ontario Museum, but events and other outreach work will take place around the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

DUTIES INCLUDE:

1. Extensive urban field work, including: surveying for Chimney Swifts, Common Nighthawks, Eastern Screech-Owls, and conducting point counts for Toronto’s Summer Bird Survey.
2. Entering and organizing data and maintaining databases.
3. Conducting outreach in Southern Ontario (principally, the GTA) about wild birds through workshops, information booths, guided walks, and interactive displays.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong knowledge of southern Ontario birds (able to identify by both sight and sound) and their habitats
• Solid understanding of bird sampling techniques, including experience conducting point counts
• High level of organization and record keeping
• Strong oral communication skills and experience with public speaking and/or interacting with the public
• Able to work in a team
• Valid driver’s license (access to a vehicle is an asset)
• Valid First Aid certification (obtained before start date)
• Comfortable working early mornings and independently

ASSETS:

• Experience with GPS, compass, maps
• Experience delivering stewardship and outreach programs
• Data management
• Working towards, or holding, a Bachelor’s degree in biology, education, environmental studies/science or a field related to the duties above
• Meet Canada Summer Jobs requirements

SALARY: $2,300 – $2,500 (CDN) per month based on experience, plus legal benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

February 26, 2016

To apply, send a short cover letter, highlighting your qualifications, plus your resume, and three references to BSC Toronto Projects Coordinator, Emily Rondel (erondel@birdscanada.org). Please submit your cover letter, resume and references as a single pdf file. Applications failing to highlight relevant qualifications and experience will not be considered.

Note: Some positions may be funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program, and therefore some hiring preference may be given to applicants who meet eligibility criteria. However, applicants not meeting eligibility are still encouraged to apply. To meet eligibility criteria for Canada Summer Jobs funding, the candidate must: (1) be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment; (2) have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year; (3) be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and, (4) be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Notes: While Bird Studies Canada welcomes all applications, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Position availability subject to confirmation of funding. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs program.