Wildlife Technician Team Lead - 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: $20 / hour. Full-time + overtime in the field

Duties:
Team leads will be providing day-to-day leadership in remote field conditions while also participating in data collection. Working with field and safety coordinators, you will be responsible for coordinating field logistics for
your crew, ensuring safety protocols are followed, managing equipment inventory, and mentoring other technicians. Field teams will be working with acoustic recording and camera technology to survey vocalizing animals, small and large mammals, and human noise disturbances in the boreal and foothills regions of Alberta. Applicants should be physically fit, independent, self-starters, problem-solvers, show attention to detail and have good morale.

Applicants must:

• Have prior experience leading field teams and/or familiarity with our protocols
• Excellent communication skills
• 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:

• Wilderness First Aid certification
• 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

Accommodations & Schedule:
Rustic camps, food, and travel is provided during 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