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Avian Field Biologist - Ontario, Canada - Queen's University Biological Station
Description
Employer: Queen's University Biological Station (QUBS)
Location: Field sites outside of Elgin, Ontario (55 km north of Kingston, ON, Canada)
Country: Canada
Last Date to Apply: 05/01/2024
The Queen's University Biology Station (QUBS; is located near the village of Chaffey's Lock, approximately 50kms north of Kingston, Ontario, and is one of the largest inland university-based field station in Canada with over 3,400 hectares of property. Its primary mandate is to provide opportunities for university teaching and research in the biological and related sciences. QUBS has two campuses: Opinicon Lake (hereafter Opinicon), where most research and teaching occurs, and theElbow Lake Environmental Education Centre (ELEEC),which offers public and school outreach.
The Queen's University Biological Station is seeking a highly motivated and skilled field biologist to lead the monitoring of the tree swallow (Tachycineta bicolor; TRES) nest boxes (~215 boxes).Tree-swallows have seen a North American decline since the 1990s. Researchers have collected data on QUBS box-nesting population of tree swallows since 1975.There is nocurrentactive researchproject;however,the Field Biologist will be critical in ensuringthat this population continues to be monitored.Tree swallows are aerial insectivores, and the network of TRES nest boxes affords an opportunity to study the population at QUBS.
Past tree swallow researchon these boxes has explored how these birds have respondedin terms of behaviour (parental care, foraging), reproductive success (numbers of offspring produced), and survivalto climatic factors. This important work will help us to deepen ourunderstanding of the demographicsof the QUBS populations,as well as those of otheravian species, including other aerial insectivores, facing similar decline across their ranges.
The Avian Field Biologist reports to the QUBS Senior Manager and QUBS Director.Two summer undergraduate interns will assist with monitoring of the tree swallows and entering data. This is a seasonal, full time position.
Tasks and responsibilities:
Avian Field Biologist responsibilities:
1)Routine capture, measurement, and banding of adult and nestling tree swallows
2)Ensure that all necessary permits are in place and posted before the start of each season (CWS, Animal Care)
3)Maintain the band inventory and order equipment when necessary.
4)Supervise summer conservation research interns when assisting with this project
5)Communicating with neighbours and the general public
Tasks Completed by two summer undergraduate interns assisting with project, and overseen by Avian Field Biologist:
1)Basic maintenance, repair and numbering oftree swallow nest boxes
2)Monitoring of nesting tree swallows to census for breeding activities (nest checks, egg counts, etc.)
3)Data collection, entry, management and analysis using MS Excel
Applicants not required to have access to their own vehicle for the duration of the position, however if personal vehicle is used, mileage from the field station to field sites are reimbursed. A significant amount of driving will be required to travel to field sites (e.g., field sites may be 20 to 40 minutes from the biological station on Opinicon Lake and driving to multiple field sites in a day may be required).
Non-traditional hours, including evening and/or weekend commitments may be required during peak periods (active breeding season).Option to reside on-site during peak periods.
Qualifications:
From May until late June, staff may work 6 days per week (occasionally 7 days). Overtime will be compensated with paid time off in lieu or overtime pay, as required by provincial regulations and funding sources.
Visit our web site at to learn more the Queen's University Biological Station.
Salary $18/hr - $23/hr (Canadian), depending on experience
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