Non-Exempt Temporary or Casual

Winter Field Technician on the Voyageurs Wolf Project to support research on wolf movements, behavior, and winter ecology.
Duties include:
- Conduct snowmobile and snowshoe surveys to locate wolf tracks, trails, and predation sites
- Collect biological samples (scat, hair, prey remains) for ecological and genetic analyses
- Record GPS points, habitat data, and detailed field observations with high accuracy
- Assist with GPS collar data downloads and VHF telemetry monitoring
- Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot remote trail cameras and other field sensors
- Process and organize photos, videos, and field documentation
- Navigate remote terrain safely in extreme winter conditions
- Maintain snowmobiles, field gear, and camp equipment
- Support data entry, field logistics, and preparation of summary reports

Required Qualifications:
Working knowledge of the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem
Field research experience on wolf movements, behavior, and winter ecology.

Preferred Qualifications:
Field experience with the Voyageurs Wolf Project

The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology (FWCB) comprises a multidisciplinary group of scholars working on applied and fundamental problems related to the ecology of free-ranging wild animals, management of harvested and invasive species, and documentation and conservation of biodiversity.

Our Mission
To inspire and create solutions for biological conservation and management in a diverse and changing world.

Pay Range: $29.00 - $31.00; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

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