Hybrid Observatory Field Operations Coordinator – Coordonnatrice/coordonnateur des activités terrain de l’OOLP

at Birds Canada

• Job title: Observatory Field Operations Coordinator – Coordonnatrice/coordonnateur des activités terrain de l’OOLP
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: CA$56,987 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Port Rowan, Canada

About the role

• Field Operations Coordinator working at Long Point Bird Observatory, managing bird monitoring and outreach efforts. Overseeing programs in a collaborative environment focused on bird conservation in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Migration Monitoring Program follows LPBO protocols and the highest scientific and ethical standards.
• Organize and participate in additional surveys and monitoring projects as part of internal and external collaborations that may occur elsewhere in the province.
• Support observatory and collaborator-driven research including reporting, logistics, fees, permitting, publishing, and supervision.
• Oversee data collection, entry, and reporting to ensure accurate and complete protocols and databases.
• Complete all required reporting and permitting for research programs, including annual LPBO reports.
• Maintain a nurturing, world-class and state-of-the-art training program, global in reach and influence, with a special focus on extending training opportunities to Latin American participants.
• Ensure LPBO activities are undertaken with a safety-first mindset, following all health and safety protocols and procedures.
• Recruit, schedule, train, and coordinate volunteers and interns each migration season.
• Provide mentorship, logistical support, and supervision to cooperators.
• Assist the LPBO team with the planning, delivery, and supporting implementation of outreach and education programming.

Requirements

• Exceptional bird identification skills by sight and sound.
• Previous bird banding and bander training experience with a strong emphasis on passerines.
• Certification as a Trainer by the North American Banding Council (or equivalent experience and expertise).
• Comfort with navigation using GPS, compass and map, and the stars.
• A valid Class G Ontario driver’s license (or equivalent) and a valid boating license.
• Excellent working knowledge of Windows computer programs.
• Experience in the safe operations of boats, canoes, ATVs, and other equipment is desired.
• Basic handy-person skills and know-how or a willingness to learn is desired.

Benefits

• 5% RRSP matching after 12 months of employment.
• Primarily employer-paid extended benefits package including health and dental coverage.
• Basic Group Life Insurance, Group out-of-province travel insurance, Vision, ADD&D.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• 4 weeks’ vacation per year to start along with 12 personal health days and additional paid vacation days between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
• Exclusive employee discounts and other perks.