Paid Crew Lead: Machias Seal Island (Canada)
The Atlantic Laboratory for Avian Research at the University of New Brunswick is looking for an experienced seabird field technician to lead their research and monitoring program at Machias Seal Island in summer 2024. Deadline to apply: 1/31/2024.
Agency/Organization: Atlantic Laboratory for Avian Research, University of New Brunswick
Location: Machias Seal Island, New Brunswick, Canada
Website: Click here
Job Description: We are looking for an experienced seabird field technician to lead our research and monitoring program at Machias Seal Island in summer 2024. The field lead will be responsible for ensuring all data is collected following established protocols. Our field team of 3-4 individuals live on Machias Seal Island for up to 16 weeks each summer and complete a variety of tasks including monitoring reproductive success & chick growth, banding and resighting among other tasks for six species of seabird. Click here for more information.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience leading seabird field research and/or a minimum of 3 seasons of field experience required.
- Demonstrated experience managing time and people, and ability to coordinate multiple projects.
- Demonstrated record of safe seabird handling & banding, and the ability to obtain a banding sub-permit in Canada
- Previous experience bleeding birds and/or deploying/retrieving GLS or GPS devices an asset
- Positive, hard-working, and enthusiastic; able to work independently and as part of a team
- Current workplace First Aid with CPR required
Wage: $500-$600 CAD per week, plus return transportation to the island and food and lodging
To apply: Send your CV and three references to alar.unb.msi@gmail.com.
Application Deadline: 1/31/2024
Start Date: 5/1/2024
Contact: Heather Major (hmajor@unb.ca)
