Employer: Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory

Country: Canada

Last Date to Apply: 07/15/2026

Research Coordinator position

The Prince Edward Point Observatory station is located at the beautiful Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area in Prince Edward County, Ontario. The area around the station, being within the wildlife area, is not only a migratory hotspot and stopover location for songbirds, raptors and waterfowl, but also home to a diversity of other wildlife including many native mammals, herptiles, and arthropods.

The successful applicant will work under the direction of, and report to the Station Manager as well as the Banding, Research, and Training Committee (BRT) of the PEPtBO Board to aid inachieving PEPtBO’s research goals. The goal of this program is to increase the number of research projects of which PEPtBO is involved, ideally as collaborations with other researchers/organizations, and to manage the data, protocols, and collaboration status of all PEPtBO’s current projects. The successful applicant will also help with any other duties related to research projects and help to create a sustainability plan that will allow for the long-term maintenance of these projects.

Part-time. August 15st 2026 - December 31st 2026, with the possibility of extension. Start date is negotiable.

Qualifications:

- Involvement in ornithological research and the organization of research projects
- Experience with or familiarity with peer-reviewed scientific publication process
- Experience with data entry as well as organizing and managing large data sets
- MSc or higher preferred, but applicants with an undergraduate degree with a focus in ornithology or closely related field are also encouraged to apply
- Experience working at a migration station is preferred but not required, and some experience with bird banding is highly preferred
- Comfort with presenting to the public on bird banding and other ornithological topics
- Ability to identify at least 90% of the birds of Eastern North America, and familiarity with their biology/ecology as the applicant will help review materials for publication and for social media
- Ability to neatly and efficiently collect and manage data
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team
- Experience preparing social media content is preferred
- Experience with graphic design or related programs is an asset but not required

Description of responsibilities:

The day-to-day responsibilities of the position will likely consist of office work, but some field work may be included (if living on site). The duties have potential to change slightly depending on needs as determined by the Station Manager and BRT committee. This position can be performed remotely; however, applicants that have the proximity and capability of visiting the site to familiarize are preferred. Ideally the beginning of the contract will include at least a few days in office; the reason for this is to ensure the successful applicant has a comprehensive understanding of how the station operates.

- Data entry for various research projects as requested
- Updating protocols and tracking documents for research projects
- Providing support for the Advocacy and Outreach committee
- Organizing collaborations with universities and/or other researchers
- Managing relationships with collaborators
- Data organization and analysis as needed for projects
- Writing summaries (text and/or graphical) of any current research projects
- Contributing to either primary literature manuscripts or secondary literature articles as needed
- Writing research-related social media posts as well as writing articles for PEPtBO’s research blog
- Creating posters for events or other infographics the organization may want to display
- Any other research related duties as outlined/requested by the station manager

Compensation:

$22-25/hr (commensurate with experience)PLUShousing provided while staying on site

Schedule:

Approximately 25 hrs/week

The scheduling, hours, and timing of contract can be flexible to accommodate other commitments

Other Requirements:

Be eligible to work in Canada

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