To hire immediately, a research assistant to help prepare BC communities Wildland Interface Fire Protection Plans.
Need research assistant with skills and knowledge at about a recent BSc level, of wildlife ecology, restoration, eco-systems, climate, biogeoclimatic mapping, data collection.
GPS experience useful. Good writing skills important.
Some office work now, and in August, field work around BC to contact and gather information in communities around the province, including First Nations communities, about urban – fire interface issues.
Please email (shope@telus.net) or phone consultant Sharon Hope as soon as possible and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience match this job’s requirements.
General background info:
Wildland Interface Fire Protection Plan for Saltspring Island
http://www.saltspring.com
Prince George interface fire protection plan
http://www.city.pg.bc.ca/rec
BC Wildland Urban Interface Fire in the New Era
http://www.bablackwell.com
BC Office of the Fire Commissioner, Interface Fire Information
http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca