Internship: Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program

2 weeks ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada British Columbia Conservation Foundation Full time

Internship:

Northern Spotted Owl Breeding Program:
September 5, June 30, 2024


The BC Conservation Foundation (BCCF) is seeking applicants for a fall internship working on the Northern Spotted Owl Captive Breeding Program through the 2024 breeding season.

Interns will assist BCCF and Provincial Government staff with the daily care of endangered Spotted Owls at the facility located in Langley, BC, for future release into the wild.


Duties Include:

Daily Captive Care

Administrative/Research


The intern may assist with the writing of reports and funding proposals, as well as help keep the program social media presence up to date.

Research and data analysis from the breeding season is crucial for the development and updating of protocols. Further development of and participation in education programs both on and off site will be important components.

Maintenance/Construction


The intern will help staff with the ongoing maintenance of existing enclosures and facilities, and may assist with the construction of new habitats.

All required equipment training will be provided on site.

Wages, Accommodation and Working Conditions


Interns will be paid $19.00/hr and be required to work (day, evening, and overnight) up to 40 hrs per week with possibility of overtime during the chick rearing season from March to June.

Interns are required to have independent housing off-site and transportation to the facility in Langley and to and from outreach events (mileage will be reimbursed for outreach travel).

Interns are required to provide their own food and proper work clothes and boots for all weather conditions.

Essential Qualifications

  • Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or diploma related to fields in _biology, zoology, conservation, environmental science or veterinary science._
  • Applicants must have previous animal care or husbandry experience, specifically birds and small mammals.
  • Applicants must be physically fit, capable of lifting 50lbs, and be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Applicants must be willing to work a varied schedule and be available to work 5 days a week, including many night shifts.
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
  • Applicants must possess a valid driver's license that is valid for use in BC.

Asset Qualifications

  • Previous biological work experience in the conservation of threatened and/or endangered species,
  • Understanding of animal behavior and reproductive biology of birds,
  • Experience working outdoors or in a variety of conditions,
  • Previous experience in delivering educational programming to the general public,
  • Competency using social media platforms (ie Facebook and Instagram)
  • Competency in using Excel and Word,
  • Valid First aid certification
  • Experience driving in snowy, rural areas and appropriate tires for winter road conditions
Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume as separate files, each format with their name in the file title (e.g. ) using the form below. Applications must be submitted via this website only (no outside sources). Be sure to clearly indicate in your cover letter how you meet each of the Essential Qualifications.

Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted in late July.

  • The British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF) is committed to achieving and maintaining a workforce that is representative of women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with different abilities and members of visible minorities._
  • BCCF undertakes to identify and remove any discriminatory policies and practices found in the recruitment, selection and hiring, promotion, training, retention and termination of employees in all levels and categories of employment._


COVID-19: While we at BCCF do not currently have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy in place, some of our clients have enacted mandates that stipulate vaccination requirements be met by both their workers and their contractors.

In light of this, some BCCF workers, contractors and volunteers—i.e., those who are or will be conducting work in spaces where our clients' mandates are enforced—will be required to be fully vaccinated before they will be allowed to enter any of the mandate-affected worksites or risk being prevented from conducting the work, unless a properly supported Human Rights exemption applies.


In order to be compliant, some BCCF workers will be asked by a BCCF employment or contract representative to provide proof of vaccination status in order to facilitate their right and safe access to premises, worksites, or spaces that are affected by our clients' mandates.

If you are one of our workers who will be directly affected by these vaccination policies, you will be contacted by a BCCF employment representative who will offer details and further direction surrounding your access to affected sites.

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