HAMILTON NATURALISTS' CLUB - HAMILTON COMMUNITY PEREGRINE PROJECT FALCON WATCH 2003
Position: Field Watch Co-ordinator Period of Contract: 5 weeks to start about 30 May, 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Ontario, Canada The Field Watch portion of the Hamilton Community PeregrineProject (HCPP) provides outdoor monitoring of Peregrine Falcon chicks as they fledge from an urban nest on the Hamilton Sheraton Hotel. The main objective of the watch is to be available to assist the young peregrines, if required, as they fledge from the nest. If any of the peregrines become injured, ill or stranded at street level, a rescue is to be performed and the bird either taken for medical attention or returned safely to the hotel roof near the nesting site. Otherwise, the Coordinator and volunteers are there to observe the birds, make notes on interesting events and occurrences, and educate the public as much as possible Reporting to the (HCPP) Lead Monitor, the Coordinator will ensure that all on-site aspects of the program go smoothly during the 5 weeks of the watch. This is a contract position. The Field Watch Co-ordinator will not be considered an employee of the Hamilton Naturalists' Club. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 16 April 2003 Requirements: The Field Watch Co-ordinator will be expected to: - have qualifications in biology, preferably ornithology, or natural resources management or significant equivalent experience - be available seven days a week, from 9:00AM-9:00PM during the fledging period (approximately three weeks) and at other times once the chicks leave the nest. - assist at two training sessions which may take place prior to the beginning of the contract period - be able to use a Windows-based personal computer and word processor and/or email - be able to work easily with volunteers who represent a diverse cross-section of the public wrt age, education, knowledge of birds and nature, and level of experience on Falcon Watch For a complete job description and other details, please contact: Audrey Gamble, Lead Monitor, HCPP 2003 by email at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audrey Gamble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
