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Nova Scotia Coastal Guardian Program
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Nova Scotia Coastal Guardian Association, is seeking a person to
coordinate the Nova Scotia Piping Plover Stewardship Action Project for the
Pomquet, Dunn's and Mahoney's Beach area for 12 weeks beginning May 25,
2004.
Job responsibilities include:
- Patrolling these beaches while educating the general public about
protecting the beach habitat and Piping Plover breeding areas;
- Collecting incidental data on Piping Plover behaviours and potential
predator instances and activities;
- Coordinating Piping Plover volunteer guardian efforts to educate the
public on the beach;
- Reporting Piping Plover disturbance violations to the Department of
Natural Resources conservation officers when necessary;
- Preparing and presenting educational displays in high visibility areas
such as malls, schools, daycamps and community centres on occasion, as well
as on beaches; and
- Reporting to the Provincial Coastal Guardian Coordinator on a daily basis.
Skill Requirements:
- Keen interest and enjoyment in working outdoors
- Ability to work independently
- Driver's license and vehicle access;
- Comfort and ease in talking with people;
- French and English language comprehension and verbal skills;
- Knowledge of excel, email and internet use.
Assets:
- Keen interest and knowledge of conservation issues;
- Knowledge of beach flora and fauna;
- Computer and email or fax machine access.
Application procedures:
- Must be received by May 16, 2005 at 4:00 by email, fax or post.
- Interviews will be conducted on or about May 20, 2005.
- Job begins May 25, 2005.
- Only those requested for an interview will be contacted.
Rate of Pay:
$9.00 per 35 hours per week for 12 weeks between May 25 and Aug. 16, 2005.
Contact:
Anna McCarron,
19 Thompson Drive, Wellington, NS B2T 1J4
Phone/fax (must call first to send fax): (902) 860-1263
Email: plover@istar.ca (Word attachments)
Funding for this project is provided through BirdLife International by the
Community Action Fund of the Canadian Important Bird Areas Program, a joint
initiative of the Nature Canada and Bird Studies Canada and the Habitat
Stewardship Program for Species at Risk.
Thank you for your interest and good luck!
Anna McCarron
19 Thompson Drive
Wellington, NS B2T 1J4
phone / fax: (902) 861-3624
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