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.

MoE Field Technician (Summer Student)

Wednesday, March 25, 2009
MoE Field Technician (Summer Student)
Ministry:
Ministry of the Environment
Branch:
Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Branch (EMRB)
Position Title:
Field Technician (summer student)
Duration:
May 4 to Aug 28/09
Location:
125 Resources Road, Etobicoke , ON
Salary:
$11.10/hour

The Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Branch (EMRB) at the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) is looking for a highly motivated, well organized summer student to aid in the collection of stream water samples to support a provincial scale stream water monitoring network.
Duties: You will assist Ministry scientists and field staff in the collection of water samples, sample submission to the laboratory, data entry, data/report summaries and maintenance of scientific instrumentation.

Qualifications:
o Applicants must be pursuing a post-secondary education in an environmental science/studies, engineering or a related field;
o Ability to carry out field work under inclement conditions; comfortable working in and around water;
o Familiar with environmental sampling procedures and protocols;
o Experience working with and maintaining scientific (i.e. water quality) instrumentation and/or laboratory equipment;
o Working knowledge of computer software including Word and Excel. Experience working with ArcGIS, relational databases (e.g. Access) and statistical analysis software would be an asset;
o Good interpersonal and written/oral communication skills; attention to detail, ability to organize and prioritize work and work independently and in a team environment;
o Applicants must have a valid Ontario driver’s license;
o Valid first aid and CPR, WHMIS training and defensive driving an asset.

Apply by: end of day Friday March 27th, 2009
Send application by fax or through mail to:
Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Branch
Attention: Beth Gilbert
125 Resources Road
Etobicoke, ON
M9P 3V6
Fax: 416-235-6235
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.