Manager of Bird Observatory Operations - Port Rowan, Canada - Birds Canada

Birds Canada

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Port Rowan, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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About Birds Canada
Birds Canada is the country's premier national organization dedicated to bird conservation.

Every day, our thousands of caring donors, 80+ passionate staff, and 70,000+ outstanding volunteers are taking action to help us better understand, appreciate, and conserve birds and their habitats.

Together, we are Canada's voice for birds.

Founded in 1960 as Long Point Bird Observatory, Birds Canada is a non-profit, charitable organization that was built on the enthusiastic contributions of thousands of caring members and volunteer scientists.

Birds Canada works to conserve birds through sound science, on-the-ground actions, innovative partnerships, public engagement, and science-based advocacy.

We believe the most effective conservation results arise from a multifaceted approach which addresses the needs of habitats, people, and species.

Overview of Position

This vital flagship role is a permanent position primarily based at the Birds Canada headquarters and at the historic Long Point Bird Observatory in Port Rowan, Ontario, but flexible work schedule and remote work options are possible, especially from December through March.

The position demands an exceptionally skilled birder and naturalist who loves being hands-on working outdoors, managing logistics and field operations, is very well organized, demonstrates initiative, and has an exceptional work ethic and interpersonal skills.

The Manager is responsible for the management, delivery, development and sustainability of:

Long Point Bird Observatory (LPBO) and programming,
Thunder Cape Bird Observatory (TCBO), and
Aspects of the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network(CMMN) primarily coordinator/secretariat roles

The Manager is also the direct supervisor of the LPBO Program Coordinator(s), TCBO Program Coordinator, and Ontario Projects Biologist, program co-operators (interns, volunteers, and visiting researchers), and seasonal staff as appropriate, and works closely with these individuals to fulfil their mandate.

Required Education, Training and Experience:

Exceptional birder and naturalist
M.Sc. preferred, or B.Sc. with significant experience
Strong record of leadership and mentoring
Program management and fundraising experience
Experience managing remote field operations
First aid experience/training/certification
North American Banding Council
Trainer Certification, or equivalent experience
Analytical and writing skills are highly desirable
Boat, 4x4, and allterrain vehicle experience/training/certification, and basic handyperson skills are an asset, along with French or Spanish speaking capability.
You must possess a valid drivers license and be legally entitled to work in Canada to be considered for this role.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of program operations
Maintain and diversify funding in all program areas
Facilitate or lead the use of program data, infrastructure and programming to inform science and conservation
Finance and admin duties such as fundraising, expense reporting, budgeting, and contracting
Maintain up to date protocols, policies, permits and procedures for all program areas
Ensure facilities and programs adhere to the highest health and safety standards

Program-Specific Duties - LPBO & TCBO:

Ensure the Migration Monitoring Program is conducted to the highest scientific and ethical standards, following all protocols and procedures at LPBO and TCBO.
Oversee observatory outreach, education programming, and visitor services such as the Doug Tarry Natural History Fund
Young Ornithologist Workshop and Internship, onsite and virtual school and special interest groups, including delivery, program development, fees, etc.
Ensure a nurturing, worldclass and stateoftheart training program, global in reach and influence, with a special focus on extending training opportunities to Latin American participants.
Ensure observatory methods, practices, and standards align with the North American Banding Council (NABC) and actively contribute to the fulfilment of the NABC mission and improvement of resources.
Execute and maintain a robust suite of special projects focusing on the natural history of Long Point and surrounding environs that contribute to the overall sustainability of the observatory (e.g. Tree Swallow Project, Breeding Bird Census, Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program, Phragmites control, Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas)
Enable a diverse observatory

- and collaboration-driven research program, including reporting, logistics, fees, and permitting and publishing as appropriate, ensuring the completion and distribution of the LPBO Annual Report by February of each year.

Contribute to a robust outreach, engagement and communication portfolio and schedule in collaboration with other Birds Canada staff
Liaise and foster relationships and collaborations with key government, private and other NGO stakeholder