Subject: [Tweeters] Bander-in-charge position at Rocky Point Bird
Date: May 10 01:29:28 2010
From: Ann Nightingale - motmot at shaw.ca


Bander-in Charge ? Fall Migration Monitoring at Rocky Point Bird Observatory



Rocky Point Bird Observatory (RPBO) is seeking a qualified Bander In Charge
(BIC) for its Fall Migration Monitoring Program which runs from July 21 to
October 18, 2010.


Rocky Point Bird Observatory (RPBO) is located on Canadian Forces
Ammunitions Depot (CFAD) Department of National Defense (DND) lands to the
southwest of Victoria, B.C., on the Strait of Juan De Fuca (geographical
coordinates: 48 19' 13.97" N, -123 32' 49.59" W). Rustic housing (trailer)
is provided nearby as part of the contract. A vehicle will be necessary.

The station was established in 1994 by the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS)
to represent western Canada in the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network
(CMMN). RPBO is the westernmost member of the CMMN. It is currently the only
station located on the Pacific coast of Canada, and as such provides
important information on western and coastal migrant birds in Canada.

The BIC will be responsible to ensure that the daily monitoring of birds
includes (weather and personnel permitting):

? the operation of 13 mist nets according to the Rocky Point and
standard migration monitoring protocols from ? hour before sunrise to 6
hours after sunrise;

? the safe processing and subsequent release of caught birds. Birds
are identified (species, age, sex), banded (according to permits), measured
(weight, fat, wing length, moult) and released according to established
migration monitoring protocols;

? a census of birds along an established transect;

? a daily log of net hours, weather, and volunteer hours, observations
and events of note;

? a record of all data in paper and electronic format as prescribed by
RPBO;

? full compliance with all other bird capture and banding procedures
as outlined in the RPBO protocol posted on the RPBO website
(www.rpbo.org/protocol.html <blocked::http://www.rpbo.org/protocol.html> );

? coordinating the fieldwork of all volunteers assisting with the
program. The BIC will train volunteers in extraction, as well as other
aspects of the monitoring and banding process.

? supervision and training of an intern/assistant bander





Qualifications: The BIC must hold or be eligible for a Canadian banding
permit. Considerable experience banding passerines is essential. Familiarity
with western bird species is a preferred qualification. Experience at other
bird observatories would be an asset. Supervisory experience of staff and/or
volunteers is also an asset for this position.



Remuneration: This is a contract position, at a rate of $150 to $170 CDN per
day (based on experience) for a maximum of 82 days during the monitoring
period. An additional $1000 will be paid to the BIC for completion of the
end of season report.



Interested candidates are invited to apply with CV, or to direct questions
to Ann Nightingale at rpbo at rpbo.org <blocked::mailto:rpbo at rpbo.org> . A
detailed job description is available on request.