Conservation Field Technician - Prairie Dog Project - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

Take the next step in your career by joining the team at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and grow your experience in Conservation Research at a globally recognized conservation organization! The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is looking for Prairie Dog Field Technicians to support our Prairie Dog Project as part of our Reintroduction portfolio. Prairie Dog Field Technicians will assist with the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s Prairie Dog Project that is using research to contribute to the recovery of prairie dogs and black-footed ferrets in Canada.Contract Term**May 30, 2022 to July 24, 2022What You Will DoAll members of the field crew will comply with the organizations health and safety program and contribute equally to field and office work activities including:

• Mark-recapture of black-tailed prairie dogs and Richardson’s ground squirrels
• Biopsy sampling of prairie dogs
• Prairie Dog visual observations (counts)
• Motion camera maintenance and image tagging
• Vegetation identification and sampling
• Data entry

In addition, each technician will be responsible for coordinating/facilitating the following roles:

• Vegetation identification/sampling
• GPS data management
• Budget
• Biological samples
• Wildlife cameras (Reconyx)
• Data management (Microsoft Access)
• Health and safety

What You Will Bring

• Possess or working towards a BSc or equivalent education
• Minimum 2 years experience with biological field work (eg. GPS, wildlife and vegetation surveys)
• Class 5 driver’s license
• Standard First Aid Certificate required, Wilderness First Aid is preferred
• Demonstrate a passion for wildlife conservation
• Demonstrate a love of working and/or recreating outdoors
• An eye for detail, as accurate and precise data collection and entry is essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience living with co-workers in tight quarters
• A high level of physical fitness
• A commitment to adhere to safety protocols and contribute to safe operating practices

Additional Requirements

• All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada

Working ConditionsField Work:

• Field work is located in Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan
• Expected to work early and long hours independently and in a team
• Requires animal handling (live-trapping prairie dogs and Richardson’s ground squirrels)
• Requires plant identification
• Carry heavy equipment over long distances and up steep hills
• Requires data entry
• Hiking/working in remote locations under various weather conditions including extreme heat without shade

Housing:

• Housing is provided in Val Marie, Saskatchewan
• Live in close quarters with field team in a house in a very small town
• Live with up to 8 people throughout the field season in shared rooms
• Days off are highly variable and weather-dependent and will be spent in Val Marie, Saskatchewan

Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo employees and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo’s COVID 19: Vaccination Policy.The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is an outdoor facility and all staff working at the zoo must be comfortable working in a large variety of outdoor conditions. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo follows the advice of Environment Canada when responding to temperature and air quality issues.What’s in it for You

• Opportunity to work hands-on with one of our conservation projects
• Discounts on food, beverages, and merchandise
• The opportunity to work with a great team dedicated to supporting wildlife conservation

Application ProcessAre you ready to join one of Canadas leaders in wildlife conservation If this position suits your skills, experience, and personal attributes, we want to talk to you! To start your career journey with us:

• Spend 1 minute watching this video about the conservation work being done at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. (https://www.youtube.com/watchv=4DVBNXBhlCE&t=1s)

• Submit your resume with a cover letter via our online application system.

Online applications will be accepted until February 13, 2022 @ 4:00pm MST.All candidates are thanked for their applications and advised that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.Job Type: Full-timeQuick Apply

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