We are hiring four Field Technicians to work on non-invasive grizzly bear population monitoring from May through the end of August. Application now closed.
The field technician will carry out fieldwork to collect grizzly bear hair samples using non-invasive collection methods. Working in 2-person teams, the field crews will travel by road to pre-selected sites, hike into identified locations carrying field equipment, and set up hair collection stations and trail cameras. Established sites will then be visited every ten days to collect hair samples and trail camera data. The main tasks will involve driving 4-wheel drive trucks on gravel roads, reading maps and GPS locations, using radios and other communication devices, establishing sampling sites and identifying vegetation species.
Additional duties will involve data entry, working with various software programs for data management, and field equipment maintenance. Fieldwork will be staged out of various locations between Highway 16 south to Highway 1.
Number of Positions: 4
Duration: Early May to end of August 2023 (exact date to be determined). The end date may be
extended to the end of September.
Wage: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Fieldwork Schedule: 9 days on, 5 days off.
Work Hours: 8 to 12 hours per day, depending on the conditions.
To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Risa Croken. Please indicate on your cover letter your availability for the start and end date.
If you have any questions regarding this job posting, email Gordon Stenhouse.
