Location: Scales Nature Park, travel to projects in central and southwestern Ontario may be required

Duration: Varies with position, minimum 8 weeks with extension up to one year internship possible

Salary: Varies depending on the position and funding. At or slightly above minimum wage.

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

• Manipulation of data and creation of maps, models, or tools related to wildlife conservation using geographic information systems (GIS) applications to sever a variety of purposes
• Participating in outreach activities to landowners or other stakeholder groups to solicit species observations, obtain permission to access private properties for surveying, and sharing conservation messaging about habitat protection, etc.
• Assisting with collating data from project staff and volunteers plus public observations, running statistical analyses, and helping to interpret findings and compiling the results into reports and proposals
• Automate data processing in conjunction with new GPS field app
• Create a replicable and standardized framework for conducting various desired statistical analyses (e.g. mark/recapture and hotspot analysis). Processing code will be written in R, with possible integration with JavaScript.
• Instruct other staff and volunteers on geoprocessing and data analysis
• Participation in field work or other facility operations as time allows to better understand project needs

Requirements: 

• Ability to follow detailed protocols, stay highly organized, task switch and prioritize conflicting goals
• Proven time management and leadership skills
• High level of skill and experience with software platforms such as R and Javascript 
• Strong oral communication and people skills, as well as writing skills
• Experience with spreadsheets, GIS, and other data management tools
• Flexibility regarding scheduling, positive attitude and passion for wildlife conservation
• Ability to work and thrive as part of a close-knit team in challenging situations
• Internal motivation and the ability to work without supervision

Accommodations (shared) may be available on-site (quad or double bunk room). The ability to thrive as part of a close-knit team in challenging situations and a live/work environment is important.