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Species at Risk Intern Bird Studies Canada is seeking a Species at Risk intern to assist with the delivery of conservation activities for several species at risk in southern Ontario including Acadian Flycatcher, Bald Eagle, Barn Owl, Hooded Warbler, Prothonotary Warbler, and Short-eared Owl. General duties will be varied and include: 1. Developing outreach and educational materials; 2. Coordinating volunteers; 3. Entering data and maintaining databases; 4. Communicating with landowners, volunteers and the general public; 5. Invasive plant species control; 6. Field work may include invasive plant control, checking Barn Owl nest boxes, and collecting data on the winter distribution of Short-eared Owls and Bald Eagles 7. Assisting with the development of technical reports and publications EXPERIENCE: The candidate must possess a minimum of a B.Sc. in biology and be a recent graduate (within the last five years). The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of southern Ontario birds, a good understanding of avian conservation and issues related to species at risk in Ontario. The position requires a high level of organization, initiative, accuracy, a pleasant phone manner, excellent inter-personal skills, superior written and verbal communication skills, and an understanding of database management. Experience with both scientific and popular writing is important. Applicants must be recent graduates (within the last five years). STARTING SALARY RANGE: $2,000 - 2,500 (CDN) per month, plus legal benefits. This is a five month contract position (starting 8 October) with opportunities for renewal. Applicants must be willing to relocate to our headquarters office in Port Rowan, ON, located on the north shore of Lake Erie. More information about Bird Studies Canada can be found at: www.bsc-eoc.org. Interested applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume, and three references to Debbie Badzinski ([EMAIL PROTECTED], 519-586-3531 ext.211) by 28 September 2007. While Bird Studies Canada welcomes all applications, only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Debbie Badzinski Bird Population Biologist Bird Studies Canada 115 Front Street, PO Box 160 Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 519-586-3531 (ext.211); toll-free 888-448-2473 www.bsc-eoc.org <http://www.bsc-eoc.org/> _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For instructions to join or leave ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdshow.htm ONTBIRDS Guidelines may be viewed at http://www.ofo.ca/ontbirdsguide.htm
