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.
Bird Studies Canada (BSC) - Atlantic Region is seeking a highly
skilled field biologist to lead a field project to retrieve
geolocators from Bicknell's Thrush in highland regions of New
Brunswick and Nova Scotia for 8 weeks beginning on May 31 2010.
The successful candidate will be tasked with finding and
capturing (using mist nets) Bicknell's Thrush that were fitted
with geolocators in 2009 and 2010 and downloading the data.
Blood, feather and toenail samples may also be taken from each
individual bird and each individual will be banded. Time
permitting, the successful candidate may also be asked to help
with additional BSC projects such as the High Elevation Landbird
Program and Important Bird Areas. The terrain is rugged and
candidates should be in good physical condition as hiking and
overnight camping will be required.
The following skills and experience are essential:
- Extensive experience mist-netting, banding, aging,
handling, and blood-sampling birds;
- Previously held a banding permit;
- Comfortable working long days starting early in the
morning;
- Able to work independently and make decisions in the
field;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Supervising a field assistant;
- Navigation in remote areas with map, compass, GPS;
- legally entitled to work in Canada and;
- a valid driver's license.
Asset skills:
- Fitting birds with transmitters or geolocators;
- Bander Certification (North American Banding Council);
- First Aid Certification (successful candidates must
obtain certification prior to start date);
- Tent-camping (especially in remote areas)
- Previous experience working with species at risk.
Salary: $2,500 - $2,700 per month, based on experience. Food and
accommodation (tent camping) are provided.
Deadline: March 31, 2010
To apply please send a brief cover letter, highlighting your
mist-netting, bird handling and field experience, as well as
your resume and two references to Becky Stewart at bstewart@birdscanada.org.
Applications that fail to highlight relevant experience will not
be considered further.
While Bird Studies Canada thanks all applicants, only those
chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Bird Studies Canada (BSC) - Atlantic Region is seeking a highly
skilled field biologist to retrieve geolocators from Bicknell's
Thrush in highland regions of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia for
8 weeks beginning on May 31 2010. The successful candidate will
work with a team leader and be tasked with finding and capturing
(using mist nets) Bicknell's Thrush that were fitted with
geolocators in 2009 and 2010 and downloading the data. Blood,
feather and toenail samples may also be taken from each
individual bird and each individual will be banded. Time
permitting, the successful candidate may also be asked to help
with additional BSC projects such as the High Elevation Landbird
Program. The terrain is rugged and candidates should be in good
physical condition as hiking and overnight camping will be
required.
The following skills and experience are essential:
- Experience mist-netting, banding, aging and handling
birds;
- Comfortable working long days starting early in the
morning;
- Able to follow instructions
- Strong attention to detail;
- Navigation in remote areas with map, compass, GPS.
- legally entitled to work in Canada and;
- a valid driver's license.
Additional asset skills:
- Fitting birds with transmitters or geolocators;
- First Aid Certification (successful candidates must
obtain certification prior to start date);
- Tent-camping (especially in remote areas).
Salary: $2,200 - $2,400 per month, based on experience. Food and
accommodation (tent camping) are provided.
Deadline: March 31, 2010.
To apply please send a brief cover letter, highlighting your
mist-netting , bird handling and field experience, as well as
your resume and two references to Becky Stewart at bstewart@birdscanada.org.
Applications that fail to highlight relevant experience will not
be considered further.
While Bird Studies Canada thanks all applicants, only those
chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Bird Studies Canada (BSC) - Atlantic Region is seeking one
skilled field biologist to lead a two-person team to conduct
surveys for Bicknell's Thrush, as well as other high elevation
bird species, in the Cape Breton for one month beginning May 30,
2011. Field work will primarily consist of early morning and
late evening surveys along pre-determined routes. The terrain is
rugged and candidates should be in good physical condition, as
some surveys will require several hours of hiking and overnight
camping. Visit: www.bsc-eoc.org/volunteer/achelp for more
information on BSC's High Elevation Landbird Program.
The following skills and experience are essential:
- Identify Bicknell's Thrush as well as other high
elevation bird species (Swainson's Thrush, Blackpoll Warbler,
White-throated Sparrow, Winter Wren and Fox Sparrow) by sound
- Comfortable working long days;
- Able to work independently and make decisions;
- Ability to supervise a field technician
- Strong attention to detail;
- Navigation in remote areas with map, compass, GPS;
- Experience working in remote areas;
- Legally entitled to work in Canada and;
- A valid driver's license.
Asset skills:
- First Aid Certification (successful candidate will be required
to obtain certification before start date)
- Tent Camping
Salary: $2,500 - $2,700 per month, based on experience. Food and
accommodation (tent camping) are provided.
Deadline: March 31, 2010.
To apply please send a brief cover letter, highlighting your
leadership, field and bird identification experience, as well as
your resume and two references to Becky Stewart at bstewart@birdscanada.org.
Applications that fail to highlight relevant experience will not
be considered further.
While Bird Studies Canada thanks all applicants, only those
chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Bird Studies Canada (BSC) - Atlantic Region is seeking two
skilled field biologists to conduct surveys for Bicknell's
Thrush, as well as other high elevation bird species, in Cape
Breton and New Brunswick. Both positions begin on May 30, 2011
and are for 1 month (CB) and 1.5 months (NB), respectively.
Field work will primarily consist of early morning and late
evening surveys along pre-determined routes. The terrain is
rugged and candidates should be in good physical condition, as
some surveys will require several hours of hiking and overnight
camping. Visit www.bsc-eoc.org/volunteer/achelp for more
information on BSC's High Elevation Landbird Program.
The following skills and experience are essential:
- Identify Bicknell's Thrush as well as other high
elevation bird species by sound
- Comfortable working long days;
- Able to work independently;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Navigation in remote areas with map, compass, GPS.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada and;
- Have a valid driver's license.
Additional asset skills:
- First Aid Certification (successful candidates must
obtain first aid certification prior to start date);
- Tent-camping (especially in remote areas)
Salary: $2,200 - $2,400 per month, based on experience. Food and
accommodation (tent camping) are provided.
Deadline: March 31, 2010.
To apply please send a brief cover letter, highlighting your
bird identification and field experience, as well as your resume
and two references to Becky Stewart at bstewart@birdscanada.org.
Applications that fail to highlight relevant experience will not
be considered further.
While Bird Studies Canada thanks all applicants, only those
chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Located on the north shore of
Lake Erie, Long Point is one of the last wild areas left in southern
Ontario. It is internationally recognized as a World Biosphere Reserve
and a Globally Important Bird Area, and supports a fantastic diversity
of habitats, plants and animals. During migration huge numbers of birds
(and monarch butterflies) are funneled down Long Point. Founded in
1960, Long Point Bird Observatory (LPBO) is North America's oldest bird
observatory. The core program is centerd on monitoring populations of
migrating birds through daily census and banding routines at three field
stations. Volunteers staying for at least 1 month have food and
accommodation fees waived. Short-term volunteers are required to pay a
nominal fee covering housing and food. Up to 14 volunteers are required
for the spring (1 April to 10 June) and fall (10 August to 15 November)
field seasons. In addition, up to 4 volunteer field ornithologists are
needed for breeding bird censuses (territory mapping) and inventories at
Long Point from 25 May to 15 July. Previous ornithological work
(including bird banding) and excellent bird identification skills are
preferred, but not absolutely essential. All participants will
experience intensive and diverse training in field ornithological
techniques. International applicants with good English skills are
encouraged to apply.
For applications or more information, contact:
Landbird Program Coordinator, Bird Studies Canada, Long Point Bird Observatory, P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada N0E 1M0 (519) 586-3531, (519) 586-3532 (fax), email:
lpbo@bsc-eoc.org.
Visit our web sitefor more information about the volunteer programs
at Long Point Bird Observatory and a downloadable application form.
available, monitoring bird migration activities at Thunder Cape Bird
Observatory (TCBO), Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. The field season runs
from late Apr to mid Jun in the spring and from late Jul to
early Nov in the fall. Volunteers will be involved in mistnetting,
banding, and censusing migratory birds, including passerines, hawks and
owls. TCBO, located at the tip of the Sibley Peninsula, is bordered by
Lake Superior and Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. We provide comfortable
facilities in a beautiful wilderness setting. Volunteers staying over 2
weeks will have accommodation and food provided free. Experience is
preferred, but TCBO also aims to provide an excellent opportunity for
those eager to learn. Volunteers will be accepted throughout the season.
Additional information can be found on our website.
Questions and resumes can be directed to DR.NICK ESCOTT (Chairman), 650
Alice Avenue, RR#14, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E5; E-mail: ngescott@shaw.com.
