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.
Everyone is invited to join the 26th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, happening February 17-20, 2023! This event is our opportunity to observe birds from our communities and contribute to a snapshot of bird populations around the world.
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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.
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.
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.
