Fisher Data Technician

Closing date:
June 21, 2024

Number of Positions: 1

Term:
July 9 to August 31

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary:
$20/hr + 4% vacation pay paid hourly. For 2 weeks of field work, accommodation and per diem provided. For at home data work, home office allowance provided.

Position Duties Include:

Processing camera trap data remotely (vast majority of the work).

Deploying and checking remote wildlife cameras.

Assisting with small mammal live-trapping surveys.

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

Data entry and digitizing data collected in the field.

Similar duties as required.

Access sites via ATV and hiking through thick brush in summer.

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

Valid First Aid (Worksafe BC Level 1)

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

Using the form, 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.

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