Birds Canada

Observatory Field Operations Coordinator – Coordonnatrice/coordonnateur des activités terrain de l’OOLP

Birds Canada

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Port Rowan • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$56,987 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Ensure the Migration Monitoring Program follows LPBO protocols and the highest scientific and ethical standards.
  • Organize and participate in additional surveys and monitoring projects as part of internal and external collaborations that may occur elsewhere in the province.
  • Support observatory and collaborator-driven research including reporting, logistics, fees, permitting, publishing, and supervision.
  • Oversee data collection, entry, and reporting to ensure accurate and complete protocols and databases.
  • Complete all required reporting and permitting for research programs, including annual LPBO reports.
  • Maintain a nurturing, world-class and state-of-the-art training program, global in reach and influence, with a special focus on extending training opportunities to Latin American participants.
  • Ensure LPBO activities are undertaken with a safety-first mindset, following all health and safety protocols and procedures.
  • Recruit, schedule, train, and coordinate volunteers and interns each migration season.
  • Provide mentorship, logistical support, and supervision to cooperators.
  • Assist the LPBO team with the planning, delivery, and supporting implementation of outreach and education programming.

Requirements

  • Exceptional bird identification skills by sight and sound.
  • Previous bird banding and bander training experience with a strong emphasis on passerines.
  • Certification as a Trainer by the North American Banding Council (or equivalent experience and expertise).
  • Comfort with navigation using GPS, compass and map, and the stars.
  • A valid Class G Ontario driver’s license (or equivalent) and a valid boating license.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Windows computer programs.
  • Experience in the safe operations of boats, canoes, ATVs, and other equipment is desired.
  • Basic handy-person skills and know-how or a willingness to learn is desired.
Benefits
  • 5% RRSP matching after 12 months of employment.
  • Primarily employer-paid extended benefits package including health and dental coverage.
  • Basic Group Life Insurance, Group out-of-province travel insurance, Vision, ADD&D.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Plan.
  • 4 weeks’ vacation per year to start along with 12 personal health days and additional paid vacation days between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
  • Exclusive employee discounts and other perks.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
bird identificationbird bandingbander trainingnavigationdata collectiondata entryreportinglogisticssafety protocolshandy-person skills
Soft skills
mentorshiporganizational skillscommunication skillscollaborationsupervisiontraining coordinationoutreach programming
Certifications
Trainer certification by the North American Banding Councilvalid Class G Ontario driver’s licensevalid boating license