Wildlife (Fisher) Telemetry Technician

3 weeks ago

Canada British Columbia Conservation Foundation Full time

Closing date: Position will close when a suitable candidate is found

Number of Positions: 1

Term: June 3 to August 10

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: $20/hr + 4% vacation pay paid hourly, accommodation and per diem provided

Location: Hundred Mile, BC, with travel through the Cariboo Region from WIlliams Lake to Hundred Mile.

The British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF) is looking to fill one to two seasonal positions for Wildlife (Fisher) Telemetry Field Technicians in the Cariboo. Technicians will assist the BC Government’s ‘Recovering Fisher Populations’ Project in carrying out the fieldwork component relating female fisher survival rate and reproductive output to habitat. This key knowledge gap was identified during recovery planning for Columbian fisher. Outcomes of this research will provide government agencies with a greater understanding of what habitat quality is needed to improve fisher survival and reproductive outputs. Funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS) will contribute to the success of an ongoing telemetry project in BCs Interior Douglas Fir (IDF) Biogeoclimatic zone. Under the supervision of WLRS project leads, successful candidates will work in a team and on a flexible schedule to collect field data related to the reproductive output of female fishers, home range and habitat use of female fishers (VHF telemetry), and the ability of the habitat to support prey populations. Experience working outdoors in adverse weather and environmental conditions is necessary.

Position Duties Include:

Colleting telemetry information on radio-tagged fishers.

Collecting habitat information on known fisher locations and within fisher home ranges.

Deploying and checking remote wildlife cameras.

Assisting with small mammal live-trapping surveys.

Data entry and digitizing data collected in the field.

Similar duties as required.

Access sites via ATV and hiking through thick brush in summer, via snowmobile and snowshoe in winter.

Use of inReach communications devices and safety monitoring systems.

Maintenance and repair of field equipment. Please Note: flexibility in scheduling, a sharp focus, attention to detail, and safety in the field are essential.

Minimum Qualifications/requirements:

Eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy Program

Legally entitled to work in Canada

Valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence

Competent working with tablets and computers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience working in the outdoors, in adverse weather and environmental conditions

Competent navigating through complex terrain

Ability to work independently, in a team, and remotely

Asset Qualifications and skillsets:

Familiar with field survey procedures and equipment

Experience driving an All-Terrain-Vehicle

Experience driving a snowmobile

Experience with VHF telemetry

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and technical challenges

Experience in mobile data collection, use of GPS, measuring tools,

Extremely strong attention to detail

A degree, diploma, or enrollment in the natural sciences A passion for conserving native wildlife


To Apply for this job:
Using the form below, please submit 1) A 1-page Cover Letter, and 2) An up-to-date curriculum vitae / resume that outlines academic standing and related experience, as well as the contact information for three references.

This position will close when a suitable application is found, do not delay in applying.

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.

BC Conservation Foundation is an organization committed to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada. We are committed to awareness, learning and understanding the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions 94 Calls to Action (2015), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples act (2019) and other related reports.

BC Conservation Foundation respectfully acknowledges that we operate on the traditional and unceded territory of many Indigenous Peoples throughout British Columbia.

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