Canadian Wildlife Service (Ontario), Environment Canada

Wildlife Technician

Canadian Wildlife Service (Ontario), Environment Canada
Contact Mike Cadman: (519) 362-7078;
Time period: April 20-August 21, 2009
Deadline for application: March 31, 2009
Location: Based out of Burlington CWS office, but field work primarily in Guelph area. Some additional travel required.

Aerial insectivore and grassland bird populations in Ontario are declining. The work involved will help determine the importance of breeding habitats and other occupied sites near Guelph, establish baseline population levels, and help fill gaps in knowledge of the ecology of some of the species involved.

Under the supervision of the Songbird Biologist, the Wildlife Technician will have the following responsibilities:

• Undertaking surveys for swallow species, Chimney Swifts and grassland birds
• Documenting and georeferencing nesting locations
• Habitat description and vegetation surveys
• Coordinating volunteers performing bird surveys and monitoring projects
• Data entry, summary and report preparation
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to identify the species involved
• Solid experience with bird survey and monitoring techniques and habitat/vegetation surveys
• Ability to work independently
• Driver’s licence

Asset Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience working with the species involved
• Bird banding experience
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and writing skills

Lodging, food and travel to the Environment Canada office will be the responsibility of the candidate; salary will be commensurate with education and experience.