[UW-GIS-L] job posting - wc research director (fwd)

[Phil Hurvitz]

Job with an environmental group in Vancouver, Canada!

-P.

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Phil Hurvitz, MFR | GIS Specialist | College of Forest Resources | 355 Bloedel
Box 352100 | University of Washington, Seattle, Washington  98195-2100, USA
 tel: 206.685.8179 | FAX: 206.685.3091 | e-mail: phurvitz at u.washington.edu
             WWW: http://gis.washington.edu/phurvitz
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JOB POSTING for the position of RESEARCH DIRECTOR

The Wilderness Committee is Canada's largest membership-based wilderness
preservation organization with offices in five Canadian cities. We work to
preserve Canada's biodiversity through public education and research. The
successful candidate for the position of Research Director will lead the
Research Team, work hands on with GIS mapping and manage field work
projects. Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to the
following:

· Oversight of research activities undertaken by both staff and volunteers
· Liaison with external organizations and individuals
· GIS database management
· Geographic research, survey and mapping
· Planning and executing field work

Qualifications
· Commitment to preservation of biodiversity and broad understanding of
current and historical conservation issues in Western Canada
· Team player, problem-solver, sense of humor, enthusiastic, flexible, able
to meet deadlines
· 1 year of applied GIS research and analysis experience on ArcInfo and
ArcView
· Degree or diploma in geography, GIS, planning, resource management,
environmental science or related field
· Strong proficiency in: cartography and graphic design; map reading;
understanding of different coordinate systems; surveying, GPS, and other
type of field orientation.

Assets
· Excellent analytical skills and previous research experience
· Superior writing and editing skills
· Backcountry experience and gear
· First aid training
· Valid drivers license

This is a permanent position based on 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE). Please
send a cover letter, resume and references attention to Joe Foy, Campaign
Director by postal mail to 227 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2K7; by
fax to 604-683-8229; or email at jobposting at wildernesscommittee.org. PLEASE
NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP INS. We thank all candidates for their interest and
regret that only those candidates who are short-listed for interviews will
be contacted. Closing date for applications is Friday, June 25, 2004.

Andrea Reimer - Executive Director
Wilderness Committee
Canada's largest membership-based wilderness preservation organization
T: 604.683.8220   F: 604.683.8229
http://www.wildernesscommittee.org


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