Foothills Stream Crossing Partnership Employment Opportunity Summer Watershed Technicians – Foothills Stream Crossing Partnership May 11st to August 31st Overview The Foothills Stream Crossing Partnership will be hiring one crew leader and one crew member for the 2015 summer field season. Working as a team the crew will be based in Hinton, Alberta with travel to other areas of the province. The primary responsibility of the technicians will be to conduct stream crossing inspections and to assist with other aspects of research relating to stream crossings such as fish presence or absence studies using an electrofisher and habitat assessments. Land-use infrastructure including roads, bridges and culverts will be a major focus. The technicians will participate in data collection relating to fish biology, stream channel morphology, hydrology, forestry and engineering for use in watershed remediation planning. Also, spatial (GIS) analyses with reporting may be completed, if time permits during the contract period. For more information on the Foothills Stream Crossing Program please see our website at https://fscp.foothillsri.ca/ Job Description 1. Work with the Foothills Stream Crossing team while conducting projects identified within the work plan of the Foothills Stream Crossing Partnership; 2. Inspect stream crossings in either the Hinton area (local) or in various areas throughout the province 3. Conduct electrofishing sampling and aquatic habitat assessments; 4. Identify equipment required for the delivery of the program and assist with maintenance, upkeep, and inventory of field equipment; 5. Participate in data entry, evaluation and reporting if time permits during the contract period; 6. Practice safe work procedures as consistent with the Foothills Research Institute safety program. Job Qualifications: 1. A minimum of one year in natural resources, forestry, fisheries or other environmental diploma or degree program is required. 2. Highly motivated and able to work in a team environment. 3. High attention to detail in data collection 4. Experience working in a field environment is strongly favored 5. A solid foundation in data management and natural sciences. 6. Ability and a desire to work for long shifts away from home 7. The safe handling of 4X4 vehicles on active logging roads 8. ATV skills 9. Understanding of fish and fish habitat preferences
Salary: Will be based upon the level of education and previous experience of applicant. How to Apply: Please email your resume to: Ngaio Baril, Project Coordinator – Foothills Stream Crossing Partnership - nbaril@foothillsri.ca Closing Date: March 31st, 2015 or until a suitable candidate is found.
We thank all applicants in advance; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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