Northern Biologist

Birds Canada

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Northern Biologist plays an important role supporting all aspects of the Science in the North project including monitoring efforts, technology related to monitoring, outreach and capacity building, and community engagement. Working closely with all members of the Science in the North team, the Biologist will support northern Indigenous collaborators and SITN program staff in a wide range of activities, primarily focused on monitoring and working directly with communities.

Requirements

Bird monitoring experience – acoustic and visual identification, surveying protocols
Demonstrated ability to simultaneously work on a variety of projects with shifting goals
Able to work closely with a team, both virtually and in remote locations
Prior experience working with Indigenous Peoples and in northern regions
Knowledge of Northern Canada’s bird fauna, including relevant biology and conservation needs
ARU experience from deployment to analysis, including interpretation of data
Passion for conservation and understanding of conservation priorities
English essential

Nice To Haves

French or Indigenous language fluency are strong assets

Responsibilities

Support northern Indigenous-led bird monitoring projects: Working with the Science in the North team, understand and support monitoring goals of Indigenous groups and communities
Co-develop and implement bird monitoring projects across northern regions
Help with deployment, retrieval, and interpretation of Autonomous Recording Units, supporting the Bird Monitoring Biologist
Contribute to wildlife tracking and monitoring projects and have opportunity to co-lead projects, especially on waterfowl
Support or lead analyses of bird monitoring data
Communicate Birds Canada goals and values respectfully and professionally while working in northern communities
Support Indigenous groups, Birds Canada, and northern partners in outreach, community engagement, and capacity building: Provide in-person and virtual training for community-led or co-developed projects relating to bird identification, monitoring protocols, recording technology use
Support and help coordinate community projects, including outreach events, community talks, and Indigenous collaborator-led community engagement
Help with development of outreach material – training resources, identification guides, information packets
Support other aspects of Science in the North project and Birds Canada programs in the North: Data gathering and summary for Indigenous communities and partners
Motus deployment, Key Biodiversity Area planning, conservation area support
Assisting team members with projects

Benefits

5% RRSP matching after 12 months of service
Primarily employer-paid extended benefits package including health and dental coverage
Basic Group Life Insurance
Group out-of-province travel medical insurance
Vision
ADD&D
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
4 weeks’ vacation per year to start
12 personal health days
Additional paid vacation days between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
Observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Encourages staff to take time to deepen their understanding and participate in local Indigenous events and learning opportunities