CN Field Research Assistant-5

1 week ago

Vancouver, Canada The University of British Columbia Full time

Job SummaryThe CN Field Research Assistant will support research being conducted by Karen (Kiku) Dhanwant for her Graduate Studies Program in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences with Dr. Suzanne Simard. The position is part time with sporadic schedule due to weather conditions and crew availability. The research project is located on Haida Gwaii.Organizational StatusThe CN technician will report to Dr. Suzanne Simard and Jean Roach, and work under the supervision of Ms Dhanwant. Ms Dhanwant will train the field research technician to conduct field work as per standards laid out in the sampling protocols, including data entry.Work PerformedThe field research assistant will accompany and assist the lead researcher or a designated crew lead in conducting field work including the following:i. Field reconnaissance to verify suitability and accessibility of proposed research sites.ii. Field research planning and data collectioniii. Cavity nester inventory including call playback surveys and incidental visual or auditory detections to locate nest sitesiv. Red Breasted Sapsucker habitat assessments using standardized methods as per Thesis proposal and adapted as necessary.v. Landscape level habitat transects documenting stand structure, composition and cavity nester habitat features.vi. Data entry.Consequence of Error/JudgementThe field research assistants will carry out the tasks in a timely manner and any delays could result in delaying the research project.Supervision ReceivedDirect supervision by Graduate student and Dr. Simard.Supervision GivenNoneMinimum QualificationsHigh school graduation and a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion-The successful candidate should be physically fit, able to walk through the dense forest easily.-Able to read and write and communicate effectively-Ability to use computers, electronic devices.-Ability to get to the appointed meeting location for travel to work sites in remote areas of Haida Gwaii. Preferred QualificationsThe purpose of this position is to develop community capacity and training in forest related learning and conservation work. Background in forest related work on Haida Gwaii such as forest inventories and data collection preferred but training can be provided. Class 5 driver's license would be an asset but not required. Preference will be given to Haida youth with experience and skills in cultural forest use or inventories and ecological surveys on Haida Gwaii.

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