Here are some potential jobs available for summer field work around London, Peterborough, and Ottawa. The work will be lead by the MNR.
AVIAN NEST BIOLOGISTS (8-10 positions, 10 - 16 weeks @ $275-$600/week depending on experience) Field Assistants are needed to monitor the effects of forest harvesting (London region) and/or housing (Peterborough region) on forest vegetation and forest birds. Primary duties will include finding and monitoring nests of target bird species, and conducting surveys to determine nest predator communities. Work will involve identifying some common forest birds by site and sound, and the ability to identify the nest type characteristic of each bird species. Predator surveys will entail identifying small and medium sized mammals and birds known to depredate bird nests by site, sound, scat, and tracks. Assistants will also be involved in collecting vegetation data, including identifying trees, shrubs, and herbs, measuring tree diameter and percent cover of vegetation in each layer. These positions will also entail recording detailed nest monitoring field data and notes, using GPS, and entering data into a computer database. Students must be willing to work very early mornings, sometimes under harsh conditions (lots of mosquitoes, heat, difficult walking in some sites, some long hours). Transportation provided to study sites, but must have accommodation in the area of work. Knowledge of birds, and experience working with birds and asset, particularly work involving nest searching. Positions are available in the London region (4-6), Ottawa region (2), and Peterborough region (2). Positions available to start May 12, 2003 closing date for applications April 7,2003. Please send resumes and cover letters to Dawn Burke, Ecologist, Science and Information, Ministry of Natural Resources, 659 Exeter Rd., London, ON, N6E 1L3. Or email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Phone inquiries can be directed to Dawn Burke: 519-873-4624 or Ken Elliott at 519-873-4626 (London area) or contact Erica Nol: 705-748-1011 ext. 1640 (for information relevant to Peterborough and Ottawa sites). Fax: 519-873-4645 (For all positions). "Peter Burke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
