Hello all:
Each year, the atlas hires a crew of people to collect atlas data in
places that are not likely to be covered by volunteers. The work of this
crew complements and thereby enhances the efforts of the volunteer
atlassers, ensuring that coverage goals are met and that the atlas
reaches its full potential as a base of information on the distribution
and status of birds in Ontario.
If you have any outstanding Atlas data, please submit them as soon as
possible so we can determine where the crew is most needed for the final
field season!
The following is a job notice for paid crews to collect atlas data in
2005. If you know of anyone well suited for this type of work, please
let them know about the jobs. If you are interested yourself, please let
us know.
Nicole
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Position title: Field Research Assistants
Employer: Ontario Nature
Period Required: mid-May to late July, 2005 (10 weeks)
Number of positions: 4 field assistants
Salary: Cdn $400-500/week depending on
qualifications
Location: south and central Ontario
Project Description:
Field research assistants are required to collect data for Ontario's
Breeding Bird Atlas project, which runs from 2001-2005. The atlas will
be an essential conservation tool, providing information on the
distribution and relative abundance of birds, and identifying changes
that have occurred since the first atlas (1981-1985).
Duties:
The research assistants will travel throughout southern or central
Ontario collecting field data on the occurrence, breeding behaviour
and abundance of birds. Assistants will be required to travel by
vehicle, by foot, and by canoe. Abundance data will be collected by
doing point counts. Assistants will spend extended periods of time in
the field and will write reports on their observations. Much of the
field season will be spent in remote areas. Accommodation will be
primarily in tents.
Qualifications
* demonstrated ability to identify Ontario birds by sound and sight
* preferably experience doing point counts
* advanced map-reading, navigating and GPS skills
* camping skills, preferably with wilderness survival experience or
training
* canoeing ability
* good hearing and vision, observation and note-taking skills
* good communication skills (written and verbal), and ability to
work in a group situation
* driver's license and experience driving 4X4 truck advantageous
* high enthusiasm and energy
* background in biology, ecology or environmental studies
Please e-mail or mail cover letter and resumé by January 31st, 2005 to:
Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas
C/o University of Guelph, Blackwood Hall, Room 211
Guelph, ON, CANADA, N1G 2W1
Attn: Field Research Assistants
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
