Northern Leopard Frog Field Technician - Calgary, Canada - Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Take the next step in your career by joining the team at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and grow your experience in conservation research at a globally recognized conservation organization The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is looking for a
Northern Leopard Frog Field Technician to support our Northern Leopard Frog Recovery Project as part of our Reintroduction portfolio.

You can learn more about this project by
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The Northern Leopard Frog Field Technician will directly contribute to research on one of BC's most endangered amphibian species.

Office work is based in Calgary, AB (unless local to project area) and field work will be in Kimberley, BC (2-3 days a week) from April to September (food and housing provided while in Kimberley).

Core tasks include monitoring and analysis of acoustic recording units (ARUs; e.g., songmeters), collection and analysis of periphyton samples, reintroduction of tadpoles, and visual surveys for frogs.

Contract Term:

Approximately March 30, 2023 to September 29, 2023, with possibility of extension

What You Will Do:

In the field:_
Deployment of acoustic recording units (ARUs; e.g., songmeters) and other relevant loggers
Nocturnal calling surveys, as needed
Egg mass surveys, as needed
Release or translocation of tadpoles from captive facilities and the wild source population
Collection of previously deployed artificial substrates for periphyton sampling
Visual surveys for recently metamorphosed frogs
Capture, measuring, and disease swabbing of frogs
Walking long distances through grassland habitat (in chest waders) and around/in wetlands, including wading in water up to 1.25 m deep
Working alone and in small groups
Collaborating with other conservation organizations and governments
Maintaining high standards of data accuracy and entry
Coordinating with volunteers, donors, or other field visitors
Adhering to the organization's stringent health and safety procedures and policies for animal welfare
In the office_:
Data entry
Analysis of data from ARUs (songmeters) to check for northern leopard frog calling
Drying and weighing of periphyton samples
Analysis of frog photos for identification
Other tasks, as required

What You Will Bring:

Possess or working towards a BSc or equivalent education
Minimum 1 year experience with biological field work and data collection
Class 5 driver's license or equivalent Canadian license
Standard First Aid Certificate required, Wilderness First Aid is preferred
Demonstrate a passion for wildlife conservation and a love of working outdoors
A moderate to high level of physical fitness
An eye for detail and understanding of standardized research designs, as accurate and precise data collection and entry are essential
Experience working in a field crew and living with coworkers in close quarters
Ability to take direction, and complete work and solve problems with mínimal supervision
A commitment to adhere to safety protocols and contribute to safe operating practices
Experience with data entry, management (in Microsoft Access) an asset

Working Conditions:

Fieldwork is located near Kimberley, British Columbia
Food and shared housing are provided while in the field
Extensive driving on busy highways for up to 6 hours per day
Long field days up to 12 hours, including driving, surveying, or conducting other field work
Some night work for calling surveys may be required (~9:00 pm to 1:00 am)
Prolonged exposure to the elements, including cold or very hot temperatures with limited shade available
Typically, two to three days a week of field work; other time will be spent in the office analyzing acoustic data or periphyton samples, entering data, etc.
Work week will generally be Monday to Friday, unless otherwise necessary
You are responsible for providing your own housing while working in the office in Calgary

What's in it for You:

Competitive compensation ranging from $18.00 to $20.00/hour, depending on experience
Food and shared housing in Kimberley will be provided when in the field
Opportunity to work handson with one of our conservation projects
The opportunity to work with a great team dedicated to supporting wildlife conservation

Application Process:

Are you ready to join one of Canada's leaders in wildlife conservation? If this position suits your skills, experience, and personal attributes, we want to talk to you To start your career journey with the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo:

List any vacation requirements for the length of the contract.
Are you available for the entire duration of the contract (approximately March 30, 2023 to September 29, 2023)?
Describe your experience working in the field. Please make sure your answer includes details regarding when, for how long, and where (geographic region) the field work occurred. If you have experience handling wild animals, please include spe