Job Description:
Undertake biological field monitoring protocols: organizing and implementing field studies to enhance ecological habitats within the Bedeque Bay Watershed.
•Assist in conducting field research and surveys to collect data and samples for both aquatic and terrestrial habitats.
•Collect and analyze fresh/saltwater water samples, macro-invertebrate population samples, deployment/collection of in-situ probes, use of field collection unit (YSI Pro Plus) and lab photometer.
•Conduct Atlantic Salmon habitat/spawning site targeted enhancement initiative, plus general instream species fish habitat enhancement protocols.
•Undertake hedgerow/riparian enhancement measures: native tree and shrub planting.
•Conduct BBEMA Monarch Watch program – inclusive of Monarch raising, tagging/release protocols, pollinator site monitoring and habitat enhancement.
•Implement GPS/GIS technology to conduct ecological monitoring related to habitat restoration(vegetation surveys, headwater stream surveys.)
•Assist BBEMA Coordinator to implement thermo UAV (drone) stream and estuary surveys.
•Implement GPS/GIS technology to conduct ecological monitoring related to habitat restoration (vegetation surveys, invasive species assessment/removal).
•Assist with delivery of BBEMA Youth Environmental Programs: Adopt a River, Adopt-a-Pond and in class/field trips for both schools and daycares.
•Liaison with farmers and private industry to enhance biodiversity within agricultural landscapes –targeting wildlife corridors, pollinator habitats, migratory songbird nesting habitats adjacent to farm fields.
•Host BBEMA community booths, education and outreach activities at local festivals/events.
•Office work will involve online database entry, analyzing and interpreting data, and writing scientific reports.
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