FIELD SUPERVISOR (1) AND ASSISTANTS (2) - Boreal Birds & Mammals

at Wildlife Conservation Society Canada

Location:
Southern Yukon, Canada

Duration:
mid-May to end July 2012

Job Type:
Seasonal

Job Description:
Wildlife Conservation Society Canada is seeking one (1) field supervisor and two (2) field assistants for a study of birds and mammals using riparian boreal forest in southern Yukon. Position duration approximately mid-May to end of July, 2012. The project will be conducted in the Southern Lakes ecoregion of Yukon, between Haines Junction and Teslin. Connected by the Alaska Highway, the region is largely wilderness with broad valleys, rolling hills, mountain plateaus and numerous large lakes. It supports 150+ bird species in the summer and intact populations of large mammals. The goals of the study are to examine bird and mammal use of white spruce and lodgepole pine forests along streams and rivers and to develop best management practices for valley-bottom forests where forestry and agricultural activities are concentrated. Responsibilities will include bird point count surveys, camera trapping, vegetation sampling, and data entry. The supervisor will also be responsible for daily field logistics and safety, and ensuring data quality. Field crew will travel among study sites (vehicle provided) and camp in remote locations (camping equipment and occasional motel accommodation in Whitehorse will be provided). Compensation is $2600-3600/month, depending on experience and position. Travel to the Yukon is not included.

To Apply:
To apply, please send as a single document (either PDF or Word) a cover letter (including description of experience, qualifications, dates of availability), resume, and contact information for three references to HILARY COOKE (EM: hcooke AT wcs.org). Positions will be filled as suitable candidates found. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualifications:
Candidates must be able to identify birds by sight and sound (preferably Yukon or western boreal) and have experience navigating with map, GPS, and compass. Valid drivers license is required. Experience hiking, camping, and/or working in remote and rugged terrain is preferred. Wilderness first aid and bear safety training is beneficial. Candidates must be physically fit and willing to hike long distances and work alone (within radio contact of others) in remote locations under difficult conditions (cold, heat, rain/snow, biting insects, bears). Candidates must also be willing to work very early mornings (3:30 am) when days are long (19-hours daylight).

Number of Openings:
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