JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position: Assistant Project Coordinator
Organization: Scales Nature Park

Location: based near Orillia, study area roughly Muskoka and Lake Simcoe watershed, travel to other project sites may be required
Housing: Accommodations (shared) may be available on-site or at a field site (see below)

Duration: 4-12 months with possibility of extension
Salary: $18-$25/ hour depending on experience and responsibilities

Duties will vary with the nature of each position, but will include:

• Fulfill all functions of a senior conservation technician including surveys, data entry, hotline monitoring, team management, etc.
• Ensure all permit conditions, including species count, geographic boundaries, etc. are met
• Assist in goal planning for summer field season including location selection, equipment planning, team composition and data collection methods
• Update training resources for community training and reptile boot camp to reflect current best practices
• Assist with staff and volunteer supervision and management to ensure a cohesive team dynamic, assess issues as they arise and resolve conflicts
• Assist with resource management, including staff, equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Maintain project equipment, including inventory and ordering replacements as needed
• Update technology including phones, tablets, laptops and software as required
• Liaise with landowners and community members about private land access, project goals
• Assist with writing grant proposals, payment claims, and reports to funders, project partners, landowners, etc.
• Collaborate with the Field Projects Coordinator in compiling and cleaning data (inclusive of fixing problems)
• Manipulation and analyses of data and the creation of maps, models, or tools related to wildlife conservation using geographic information systems (GIS) applications
• Assist in writing year end reports and permits to government agencies
• Collaborate with the Education Coordinator to facilitate delivery of educational programming within target areas (ie. Georgian Bay, Muskoka)

Requirements:

• Ability to follow detailed protocols, stay highly organized, task switch and prioritize conflicting goals
• Proven time management and leadership skills
• Experience with managing staff and volunteers
• GIS experience and skills an asset
• Experience with large datasets- collation, compilation and cleaning
• Experience with resource management an asset
• Valid class G or G2 driver’s license and good driving record
• Oral communication and people skills
• Flexibility regarding scheduling
• Ability to work and thrive as part of a close-knit team in challenging situations with a positive attitude
• Internal motivation and the ability to work without supervision
• Positive attitude and passion for reptiles and their conservation
• High degree of indestructibility and perseverance despite a variety of environmental conditions (cold, heat, sun, biting insects, tired volunteers, etc.)
• Strong swimming skills (position requires wading, swimming, and paddling in cold water) is required
• Previous canoe/paddle experience an asset

Accommodations (shared) may be available on-site or at a field site (quad or double bunk room). Candidates should enjoy working both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of settings. The ability to thrive as part of a close-knit team in challenging situations and a live/work environment is important.

To apply:

Please complete the Google Form found here: Application Questionnaire 2024. At the conclusion of the questionnaire, you will be prompted to upload a resume, cover letter, and references as a single PDF file, 4 pages or less. Please mention you saw this posting at [vShortName].