MAPS FIELD BIOLOGISTS IN CANADA

at The Institute for Bird Populations

Website:
http://www.birdpop.org/maps.htm

Location:
the Oil-Sands region near Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Duration:
from about May 1st through August 10th, 2012

Job Type:
Seasonal

Job Description:
The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) seeks up to seven field biologists with Canadian citizenship to serve as Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program (http://www.birdpop.org/maps.htm) biologists, to establish and operate a network of mist-netting and banding stations in the Oil-Sands region near Fort McMurray, Alberta. Positions run from about May 1st through August 10th, 2012, and will include 3 weeks of site-specific safety training and station establishment, followed by 10 weeks of station operation. We seek responsible, motivated applicants in good physical condition, to face the rigors and unpredictability of challenging field conditions, and with respect for specific and rigorous safety and other regulations required for working in this region. Successful applicants should have previous experience with banding, with advanced skills in mist-netting and ageing and sexing of landbirds in the hand preferred. Applicants must be a minimum of 20 years-old. A valid First-Aid training certificate, and valid Driver’s License (or equivalent) will be required before the start of the field season, and a clean Driver’s Abstract will be required and reviewed as a part of the application process. Applicants will need to pass a pre-work drug/alcohol test, and random testing during the season is a possibility; failure to take or pass these tests will result in termination. A personal cell phone will also be required (work-related calls will be reimbursed). Economy class air fare from a Canadian or US residence to Calgary, ground transportation from Calgary to Fort McMurray, shared housing in or near Fort McMurray, a food allowance, and a 4x4 truck for transportation to and from the banding stations will be provided. MAPS field biologists will be considered independent contractors and will receive payment of U.S. $2,000 per month (pro-rated for partial months worked), and a bonus of U.S. $2,500 for completing the season with proper and responsible adherence to all safety, drug and alcohol, and site requirements.

To Apply:
Please send CV including details of previous banding experience and two references to PETER PYLE (EM: ppyle AT birdpop.org). Positions will be filled beginning immediately as qualified applicants are confirmed.

Number of Openings:
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