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ECOSYSTEM TECHNICIAN: SEASONAL FULL-TIME
Organization: Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association
Location: Various locations across the Bruce Peninsula, Ontario
Our Association: The Bruce Peninsula is a core area of the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve
and has one of the highest concentrations of rare species in all of Canada. The Bruce Peninsula
Biosphere Association (www.bpba.ca) is an award-winning, registered charity located in the Municipality
of Northern Bruce Peninsula. Incorporated in 2002, we increase local environmental understanding and
build its capacity so that our community can fulfill the conservation and sustainable economic
development functions of world biosphere reserves. Working in a team environment with program staff,
volunteers, and science advisors, the Ecosystem Technician will be involved with two major programs:
Six Streams Initiative and Bayside Astronomy.
Key Responsibilities:
Six Streams Initiative
• Deployment of instrumentation to various field sites
• Collection of stream water samples
• Identifying and mapping tillage drains contributing to stream flow
• Maintaining field and automatic sampler equipment
• Recording of detailed field observations that will contribute to project development
• Project report
Bayside Astronomy
• Program delivery at all sites under the mentorship of the Dark Sky Committee, including star-­­
themed talks
• Program marketing under mentorship of Marketing Committee
• Participating in set up and take down of telescopes and program materials Administration
• Preparing reports and briefings of activities
• Attending staff and project meetings
Required Qualifications:
• Education in environmental sciences, physical geography, environmental engineering, ecology,
or related science field
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to identify and respond to developments and, in consultation with program managers,
strategically adapt protocols and procedures to the changing conditions
• Drivers license and access to vehicle
• Enthusiastic to develop new skills, learn new information, and comfortable with the use and
maintenance of scientific instruments
• Flexibility to work days (spring and early summer) and evenings (summer) depending on the
timing of program needs and conditions at the field sites
• A passion for being outside in one of the most spectacular areas of Canada
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Experience with field sampling through education or work experience
Project management experience, sound problem solving skills
Experience using tools and equipment, such as GPS, Geographic Information System, or stream
instrumentation
Knowledge of Bruce Peninsula is an asset
Knowledge of water chemistry, stream hydrology, and/or astronomy are assets
Familiarity with agricultural systems is an asset
The position is dependent on funding approval and is anticipated to span from Monday, May 2 to
Sunday, September 4, 2016 (40 hrs per week), at $15/hr.
Closing date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 5:00 pm
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter by e-mail to Katherine McLeod, Executive Director,
Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association: [email protected]
Important: Please ensure your application file is in a PDF format and the filename includes your first and
last name and the job title (ex. Jane_Doe_Ecosystem_Technician.pdf). Please also put the job title,
Ecosystem Technician, in the subject line of your email.