Make a difference in wildlife conservation as a Wildlife Technician focusing on badger telemetry with BC Conservation Foundation. This contract role involves outdoor fieldwork and innovative data collection techniques.
The technician will collaborate with BC Gov (Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship) and Simpcw Resources group starting June 1, 2025. Key tasks include telemetry tracking, live-trapping, and conducting assessments to enhance the safety of badgers on roads. A detail-oriented approach is essential as you will manage data organization while ensuring field equipment is functional.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deploy and check cage traps for badger surveys
• Conduct telemetry on GPS-harnessed badgers
• Perform data entry and digitize field data
• Maintain and repair field equipment as needed
• Navigate grasslands and diverse terrains in Kamloops
Requirements:
• Be a Canadian citizen aged 15-30
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license
• Experi...