Job Opportunities
Director – Atlantic Conservation Programs
The Atlantic Director is responsible for the effective management and leadership of Birds Canada’s programs, staff and volunteers in Atlantic Canada. In addition to regional duties, the Atlantic Director is also an integral member of the national Management Team, and as such plays a vital role in helping shape the culture and strategic direction of the organization as a whole.
Grassland Bird Technicians
Technicians will work at multiple locations on private and public land in southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba conducting bird surveys in effort to monitor and evaluate grassland bird populations.
Prairie Programs Biostatistics Analyst
This position will be integral to translating grassland and wetland bird data collected through monitoring activities into the implementation of tools to
inform management and compel positive change for birds on the Canadian Prairies.
Coastal Stewardship Biologist – Southeastern NB
This position will be based out of Bouctouche, NB and offers an outstanding opportunity to gain skills in species at risk recovery, coastal bird monitoring, contributing to research through the re-sighting of banded birds, and fostering stewardship of beaches through Birds Canada’s SE NB Piping Plover Conservation Project.
Newfoundland Breeding Bird Atlas Logistics Manager
Birds Canada is seeking a motived, organized individual to help coordinate volunteers and field efforts for the Newfoundland Breeding Bird Atlas in a part-time capacity for 12 weeks beginning May 15th, 2023.
Newfoundland Breeding Bird Atlas Field Technician
Birds Canada is seeking 2-4 skilled field biologists to conduct surveys for the Newfoundland Breeding Bird Atlas for 10 weeks beginning June 1st, 2023.
Volunteer Opportunities
Maritimes Aerial Insectivore Field Technicians
Birds Canada is hiring up to 4 experienced, highly-motivated, and personable field staff to assist with the Aerial Insectivore Conservation Program in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia (10-15 weeks starting mid-May).
High Elevation Landbird Program Field Technicians
Birds Canada Atlantic Region is seeking 2-3 skilled field biologists to conduct surveys for Bicknell’s Thrush and other high-elevation bird in remote regions of northern New Brunswick.
Aerial Insectivore Field Technician [Ontario]
The Aerial Insectivore Field Technician will report to the Aerial Insectivore Field Biologist and Ontario Projects Biologist, and will assist with all aspects of the program. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: capturing and tagging Eastern Whip-poor-wills and Bank Swallows, night-time telemetry and surveys, insect sampling, boat surveys, burrow counts, collecting biological samples, data collection and entry, implementing recovery activities, public outreach, and landowner liaison.
Field and Outreach Technician – Ontario Piping Plover Program and Urban Programs
The Field and Outreach Technician is a joint role spanning two programs and will report to the Urban Engagement and Events Coordinator and the Ontario Piping Plover Field Coordinator, task dependent.
Field Technician – Ontario Piping Plover Program
The Piping Plover Field Technician will report daily to the Ontario Piping Plover Field Coordinator; and will assist with all aspects of the program. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to; beach surveys, nest monitoring, data collection and entry, implementing recovery activities, public outreach and education on beaches and at special events, volunteer coordination, and public speaking.
Forest Birds at Risk Field Technicians
The Forest Birds at Risk Field Technicians will survey private and public woodlots for forest birds, with a focus on five target species at risk: Cerulean Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, Louisiana Waterthrush, Prothonotary Warbler, and Red-headed Woodpecker.
Field Biologist (Team Lead) – Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas Project
Working with project Field Technicians, the Field Biologist for the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas will collect field data on the occurrence, breeding behaviour and abundance of birds in the region. Project staff will be required to travel by vehicle, by foot, and in some instances by canoe, kayak or bike.
Field Technician – Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas Project
The Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas Project is seeking 7 experienced field staff for the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas to conduct bird surveys in Northern Ontario beginning in May 2023. Field Technicians for the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas will collect field data on the occurrence, breeding behaviour and abundance of birds in the region.
Accounting Associate – Receivables
The Accounting Associate – Accounts Receivables (“AR”) works with the Assistant Controller performing a variety of accounting tasks including processing, compliance, communicating, analysis and reporting with a heavy focus on accounts receivables.
Web Application Developer
Birds Canada is hiring a web application developer. The position will be responsible for the development and maintenance of software applications, in particular web applications and APIs, used for the management of bird population and tracking data through the NatureCounts platform (naturecounts.ca) and Motus Wildlife Tracking Network (motus.org).