Wildlife Conservation Field Supervisor -18 weeks *
• Supervise a summer work crew and assist with the project manager with the completion of project goals for several seasonal projects
• Conduct biological field monitoring protocols: organizing and implementing field studies to analyze and monitor changes to riparian and river habitat.
• Collect and analyze fresh/saltwater water samples,
macro-invertebrate population samples, deployment/collection of in-situ probes, use of field collection unit (YSI Pro Plus).
• Conduct Atlantic Salmon habitat/spawning site targeted enhancement initiative, plus general in stream species fish habitat enhancement.
• Conduct fish population assessments and electrofishing surveys.
• Conduct riparian enhancement measures: native tree and shrub planting.
• Conduct trail creation and enhancement: new and existing trails; installation of signage
• Implement GPS/GIS technology to conduct ecological monitoring related to habitat restoration (vegetation surveys, invasive species assessment/removal).
• Liaison with farmers and private industry to enhance biodiversity within agricultural landscapes – targeting wildlife corridors, pollinator habitats, migratory songbird nesting habitats adjacent to farm fields.
Other Duties: • Office work will involve online database entry, analyzing and interpreting data, and writing scientific reports.
Conduct biological field monitoring protocols: organizing and implementing field studies to analyze and monitor wildlife and enhance ecological habitats within the Hyde Creek and North River Watersheds.
Start Date: April 24, 2023
End Date: August 25, 2023 (18 weeks)
*Possibility for extension
Requirements Education: Applicants should have or be pursuing a post-secondary degree in biology, botany, wildlife, or other related natural resources field.
Essential Skills: Experience supervising staff, Experience conducting field work using various monitoring protocols, including standard survey methods and site observations. Ability to work both as part of a team and independently, comfortably interacting with youth, general community members and private landowners. Good verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to enter data accurately onto a mobile device and computer. Applicants must be willing and able to work outside under sometimes difficult field and environmental conditions
* possession of a valid driver’s license is an asset.
Job work location will be based out of the CAWG office located at 15 Mercedes Drive, Cornwall PE
To apply: Send a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for two references by Mar 10, 2023, Cornwall & Area Watershed Group
Email: cornwall_watershed@yahoo.ca
Wildlife Conservation Project Manager -18 weeks *
• Supervise a summer work crew and manage the completion of project goals for several seasonal projects
• Conduct biological field monitoring protocols: organizing and implementing field studies to analyze and monitor changes to riparian and river habitat.
• Collect and analyze fresh/saltwater water samples,
macro-invertebrate population samples, deployment/collection of in-situ probes, use of field collection unit (YSI Pro Plus).
• Conduct Atlantic Salmon habitat/spawning site targeted enhancement initiative, plus general in stream species fish habitat enhancement.
• Conduct fish population assessments and electrofishing surveys.
• Conduct riparian enhancement measures: native tree and shrub planting.
• Conduct trail creation and enhancement: new and existing trails; installation of signage
• Implement GPS/GIS technology to conduct ecological monitoring related to habitat restoration (vegetation surveys, invasive species assessment/removal).
• Liaison with farmers and private industry to enhance biodiversity within agricultural landscapes – targeting wildlife corridors, pollinator habitats, migratory songbird nesting habitats adjacent to farm fields.
Other Duties: • Office work will involve online database entry, analyzing and interpreting data, and writing scientific reports.
Conduct biological field monitoring protocols: organizing and implementing field studies to analyze and monitor wildlife and enhance ecological habitats within the Hyde Creek and North River Watersheds.
Start Date: April 24, 2023
End Date: August 25, 2023 (18 weeks)
*Possibility for extension
Requirements Education: Applicants should have or be pursuing a post-secondary degree in biology, botany, wildlife, or other related natural resources field.
Essential Skills: Experience as a project manager. Experience supervising staff. Experience conducting field work using various monitoring protocols, including standard survey methods and site observations. Ability to work both as part of a team and independently, comfortably interacting with youth, general community members and private landowners. Good verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to enter data accurately onto a mobile device and computer. Applicants must be willing and able to work outside under sometimes difficult field and environmental conditions
* possession of a valid driver’s license is an asset.
Job work location will be based out of the CAWG office located at 15 Mercedes Drive, Cornwall PE
To apply: Send a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for two references by Mar 10, 2023, Cornwall & Area Watershed Group
Email: cornwall_watershed@yahoo.ca
Wildlife Conservation Technician Internship -16 weeks
• Conduct biological field monitoring protocols: organizing and implementing field studies to analyze and monitor changes to riparian and river habitat.
• Collect and analyze fresh/saltwater water samples,
macro-invertebrate population samples, deployment/collection of in-situ probes, use of field collection unit (YSI Pro Plus).
• Conduct Atlantic Salmon habitat/spawning site targeted enhancement initiative, plus general in stream species fish habitat enhancement.
• Conduct fish population assessments and electrofishing surveys.
• Conduct riparian enhancement measures: native tree and shrub planting.
• Conduct trail creation and enhancement: new and existing trails; installation of signage
• Implement GPS/GIS technology to conduct ecological monitoring related to habitat restoration (vegetation surveys, invasive species assessment/removal).
• Liaison with farmers and private industry to enhance biodiversity within agricultural landscapes – targeting wildlife corridors, pollinator habitats, migratory songbird nesting habitats adjacent to farm fields.
Other Duties: • Office work will involve online database entry, analyzing and interpreting data, and writing scientific reports.
Conduct biological field monitoring protocols: organizing and implementing field studies to analyze and monitor wildlife and enhance ecological habitats within the Hyde Creek and North River Watersheds.
Start Date: May 8, 2023
End Date: August 25, 2023 (16 weeks)
Requirements Education: Applicants should have or be pursuing a post-secondary degree in biology, botany, wildlife, or other related natural resources field. Applicants must have intent to return to school studies fall 2023.
Essential Skills: Experience conducting field work using various monitoring protocols, including standard survey methods and site observations. Ability to work both as part of a team and independently, comfortably interacting with youth, general community members and private landowners. Good verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to enter data accurately onto a mobile device and computer. Applicants must be willing and able to work outside under sometimes difficult field and environmental conditions
* possession of a valid driver’s license is an asset.
Job work location will be based out of the CAWG office located at 15 Mercedes Drive, Cornwall PE
To apply: Send a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for two references by Mar 10, 2023, Cornwall & Area Watershed Group
Email: cornwall_watershed@yahoo.ca
Communications and Data
Technician Internship- 18 weeks
Assist with CAWG Communications (Social Media, e-mails, inquiries, etc) and
engage with community members and leaders on-going and new initiatives. Organize
and Review watershed data (surveys, assessments, photo documentation, etc) in
the office.
Start Date: April 24, 2023
End Date: August 25, 2023 (18 weeks)
Requirements
Education: Applicants should have or be pursuing a post-secondary degree in
biology, botany, wildlife, or other related natural resources field. Applicants
must have intent to return to school studies fall 2023.
Essential Skills: Experience organizing data on computer and in paper,
experience conducting field work using various monitoring protocols, including
standard survey methods and site observations. Ability to work both as part of
a team and independently, comfortably interacting with youth, general community
members and private landowners. Good verbal communication skills, attention to
detail, and the ability to enter data accurately onto a mobile device and
computer. Applicants must be willing and able to work outside under sometimes
difficult field and environmental conditions
* possession of a valid driver’s license is an asset.
Job work location will be based out of the CAWG office located at 15 Mercedes
Drive, Cornwall PE
To apply: Send a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for two
references by Mar 10, 2023, to Cornwall & Area Watershed Group
Email: cornwall_watershed@yahoo.ca
Wildlife Conservation Field Crew Worker- 8 weeks
• Assist in field studies to analyze and monitor changes
to riparian and river habitat.
• Assist with Atlantic Salmon habitat/spawning site
targeted enhancement initiative, plus general in stream
species fish habitat enhancement.
• Assist with fish population assessments and electrofishing surveys.
• Assist with riparian enhancement measures: native tree and shrub planting.
• Assist with trail creation and enhancement: new and existing trails; installation of
signage
• Assist with ecological monitoring related to habitat restoration (vegetation surveys,
invasive species assessment/removal).
• Assist with Other Duties as needed
Assist in biological field monitoring protocols: field studies to analyze and monitor wildlife and enhance ecological habitats within the Hyde Creek and North River Watersheds.
Start Date: July 3, 2023
End Date: August 25, 2023 (8 weeks)
Requirements Education: Applicants should have or be pursuing a post-secondary degree in biology, botany, wildlife, or other related natural resources field. Applicants must have intent to return to school studies fall 2023.
Essential Skills: Experience assisting in field work using various monitoring protocols, including standard survey methods and site observations. Ability to work both as part of a team and independently, comfortably interacting with youth, general community members and private landowners. Good verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to enter data accurately onto a mobile device and computer. Applicants must be willing and able to work outside under sometimes difficult field and environmental conditions
* possession of a valid driver’s license is an asset.
Job work location will be based out of the CAWG office located at 15 Mercedes Drive, Cornwall PE
To apply: Send a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for two references by April 30, 2023, Cornwall & Area Watershed Group
Email: cornwall_watershed@yahoo.ca
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