Job Summary

About Avisure

Avisure specializes in wildlife risk mitigation for the aviation industry. Our services include consulting, research, providing expert advice and airfield wildlife management to reduce the occurrence and impact of wildlife strikes. As global leaders in our field we have worked with over 60 airports worldwide, and employ a professional team dedicated to best practice environmental management (www.avisure.com). We love what we do!

We are looking for Wildlife Management Technicians (WMTs) to join our Vancouver International Airport (YVR) wildlife management team. Our vision is “For the YVR wildlife program to set the benchmark for the world to follow”. The position is responsible for monitoring and managing wildlife populations on and around the airport area to minimize risks to aircraft operations. You will be required to operate vehicles on the airport, around runways, taxiways and surrounding areas and use radios to communicate with air traffic controllers. The successful applicant will possess excellent knowledge of local wildlife species and behaviours and be capable of operating a variety of tools and equipment to manage them in this busy airport environment.

The work schedules cover 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

The applicant must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Selection Criteria

Essential Skills and Attributes

1. Demonstrated ability to work with a team and use problem solving techniques to safely and effectively harass and disperse wildlife from the aerodrome and adjacent habitats

2. Situational awareness, particularly in relation to identifying safety considerations involving aircraft movement, wildlife presence, and the activity of other vehicles, equipment and people utilizing the airport

3. Current unrestricted class 5 driver’s license and ability to follow safe vehicle operation and traffic procedures for aerodromes

4. Computer literacy and ability to maintain electronic records

5. A strong commitment to safety and safe work practices and a willingness to promote Avisure’s safety culture

6. Ability to acquire an Non-restricted PAL (firearms license)

7. Ability to acquire a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) – requires background and criminal record checks

8. Ability to acquire a YVR airside driving permit (D-AVOP).

Desirable skills and attributes

1. Demonstrated skill in wildlife identification and animal behaviours, particularly birds

2. Higher education or qualification in wildlife biology/ecology/conservation or equivalent experience

3. Aircraft Radio/Telephone Operators Proficiency

4. Demonstrated experience in the handling, operation and maintenance of firearms

5. Standard First Aid certification

6. Experience/license in use and maintenance of small watercraft.

We believe in finding the right people and helping them to excel at what they do in a culture of respect and support. Please tell us how you can become part of our vision by emailing a cover letter including responses to each of the selection criteria and your resume

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Required education:

Bachelor's

Required experience:

computer literacy: 1 year

experience/license in use/maintenance of small watercraft: 1 year

wildlife identification: 1 year

Required licenses or certifications: