SUMMER JOBS & STUDENT JOBS

Position: Mottled Duskywing Field Assistants (4)
Type: summer job / age 30 & under
Organization: Wildlife Preservation Canada

Location: Pinery Provincal Park, Ontario (1 hour North West of London). 
Housing: Accommodation provided on site.

Project: Native Pollinator Initiative
Duration: July 19– September 3, 2021
Rate of pay: $17-$20/hr commensurate with experience
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, some weekends required (alternative days off given)

Position Summary:

In Ontario, the Mottled Duskywing is listed as Endangered, a status which was precipitated by historical loss and fragmentation of oak savanna habitat and other human induced pressures. The Ontario Butterfly Species at Risk Recovery Team have been working on plans to reintroduce Mottled Duskywing to formally occupied locations since 2017. Pinery was chosen as the first location for reintroduction because of the quality and extent of suitable habitat present, the park’s protected status, and the dedication of Ontario Parks to maintaining the oak savanna habitats within the park. We are seeking enthusiastic, up-and-coming field ecologists to join our 2021 field team to monitor introduced Mottled Duskywing in the park. Assistants will work closely with Dr. Ryan Norris (University of Guelph) and biologists at Wildlife Preservation Canada and Natural Resource Solutions Inc. to conduct butterfly mark-resighting and vegetation surveys. Accommodation provided on site.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist in releases of captively reared Mottled Duskywing
• Assist in daily mark-resighting, larvae, and oviposition surveys in rare oak savanna habitats
• Record data efficiently and accurately in the field
• Data entry and management
• Communicate with project partners in an effective, prompt, clear, and professional manner

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required

• A strong interest in butterfly ecology, entomology, and/or conservation
• Plant and butterfly identification skills considered an asset
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and demonstrated flexibility
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work, including data collection
• Excellent work ethic, dependable and positive attitude are essential
• An affinity for being outdoors and working well within groups
• Preference will be given to candidates who qualify for Canada Summer Jobs, i.e. are
  • between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
  • a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

To apply:

Please send your cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references in a single PDF file to jobopportunities@wildlifepreservation.ca . Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm EST, April 30, 2021. We encourage you to apply early, as positions will be filled as suitable candidates are found. Please include in the email subject heading “WPC MODU Field Assistant”.

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