Wildlife Technician Positions - Bioacoustic Unit

When: Two seasons: January/February – April 30 and May 1 – July 31, with possible extension until August 31, 2025

Where: Boreal and foothills regions of Alberta

Salary: $16 / hour. Full-time + overtime in the field

Duties:
Technicians will be working with acoustic recording and camera technology to survey vocalizing animals, small and large mammals, and human noise disturbances in the Alberta wilderness. Duties include (not
limited to): equipment maintenance and preparation, data entry, and processing audio and camera data. Applicants should be physically fit, independent, problem-solvers, show attention to detail and have good
morale.

Applicants must:
● Be comfortable with off-trail hiking (5-10 km/day) on unstable ground, steep slopes and in wetlands
● Be able to carry heavy loads (up to 40 lbs.)
● Tolerate inclement weather, biting insects, and early mornings (dawn)
● Be able to work alone in remote conditions
● Have an Alberta Class 5 driver's license or equivalent
● Standard First Aid and CPR C

Applicants with the following experiences and abilities will be preferred:
● A minimum of 1 year of experience working in remote conditions
● Ability to sustain camp life for long periods (cooking, cleaning, etc.)
● Experience driving 4×4 trucks, trailer hauling, and driving ATVs
● Ability to navigate using compass, maps, and GPS

Additional assets:
● Strong ATV skills in challenging terrain
● Tree climbing certification
● Previous camera trap work
● Wilderness First Aid certification

Accommodations & Schedule:
Rustic camps, food, and travel is provided
fieldwork. Applicants provide their own accommodations in Edmonton during preparation periods. Expect to spend long periods of time in the field, so having a flexible schedule is an asset.
 

Send your cover letter, resume, and 3 references to bioacoustichiring@gmail.com by February 28th, 2025

We are also hiring Team Leads! See our Wildlife Team Lead ad for details.