The BC Conservation Foundation is seeking two (2) Field Technicians to support field surveys and monitoring of Northern Goshawks in Coastal British Columbia. Under the guidance of experienced Crew Leads (BCCF staff and/or biologists working with the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship), the right candidates can look forward to conducting call playback surveys and habitat assessments in the south and central mainland coast of BC. The position is based in Surrey, BC with travel to remote survey locations.
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and qualifications:
1. Enrolment or completion of a post-secondary degree in biology or equivalent
2. Field experience in remote locations and challenging terrain
3. Physically fit
4. Safety minded
5. Observant / good attention to detail
6. Extremely flexible schedule and full availability from May 22nd through August 31st, 2024 (schedule TBD, contingent upon weather and budget)
7. Valid BC Class 5 Drivers license
8. Current OFA Level 1 First Aid
9. Comfortable with back-country camping in remote locations
10. Comfortable with traveling and living on a boat
11. Comfortable with helicopter travel
12. Bear aware
13. Strong map, compass, and navigation / orienteering skills
14. Experience with driving 4×4 trucks on gravel / off-roads / forestry roads in all weather conditions
Strong Asset Qualifications include:
1. Previous work with Northern Goshawks, call-play back surveys, or other raptors
2. Local experience working in the coastal forests of British Columbia
3. Wilderness First Aid
4. ATV certificate
5. Knowledge of the plants, animals, and ecosystems of coastal BC
6. GIS skills and knowledge of GIS/mapping software
7. Bird identification by sight / sound (particularly goshawk prey species, predators, and/or competitors)
8. Based in the lower mainland area
Position details:
Start date is flexible from May 22nd – 27th, 2025. Accommodations are not provided in the lower mainland. A camping per diem will be provided for days spent in the back country. Survey and safety gear will be provided, but candidates are expected to have their own personal gear for camping and conducting the field work (including caulk boots). The position is for approximately 14 weeks of full time fieldwork (till August 15th – 31st), though the nature of the work is weather dependent and requires scheduling flexibility and complete availability on the part of the applicant. Successful candidate(s) can expect to work in pairs and will experience an intense training period during initial surveys. Field teams must be available and flexible for multi-day camping trips. There will be approximately 1 week of pre- and/or post-field office time to complete field preparation, training, data management and reporting tasks.
Rate of Pay: $22.15/hr for Field Technicians.
To apply for this job:
Please apply using the form below. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and a complete resume including 3 references with contact information. These must be submitted as two separate documents in .pdf format with your name in the file title (e.g. FirstName_LastName_Coverletter.pdf). Please clearly state how you meet the qualifications for this position in your application, as only candidates deemed qualified will be contacted for interviews conducted late April early May, 2025. If you have questions please include them in your cover letter.
This job posting tentatively closes May 1st, 2025 at 4:30pm.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
We recognize the importance of a diversified workforce, and we encourage Indigenous People(s), First Nations, and Métis candidates, women, members of visible minority groups and diverse ability persons to apply. British Columbia Conservation Foundation recognizes, acknowledges and appreciates that we are able to live, work and learn on the traditional territories of the First Nations and Indigenous Peoples of BC. Acknowledging the principles of truth and reconciliation, we recognize and respect the history, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all Indigenous Peoples of Canada whose presence continues to enrich our lives and country.
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