Location: Based near Orillia in Oro-Medonte. Accommodations available on-site.
Duties will vary with the nature of each position, but will include:
- Develop and test custom applications including scripted Google Suite templates, databases and Android. mobile applications for wildlife conservation purposes including citizen science and data collection.
- Work with senior staff to identify information technology gaps that may be addressed within available resources and skills to improve operations.
- Research hardware and software solutions to identified needs.
- Work with staff and volunteers to test applications, listen to feedback, and debug.
- Train staff and volunteers to use new applications, and assist them with issues.
- Ensure completed work and work-in-progress are stored and backed up as required.
- Participate in fieldwork or other facility operations as time allows to better understand project needs.
Duration: Four-month position, possible extension depending on funding, starts immediately
Salary: Based on $15–18 per hour depending on experience, 40 hours per week
Requirements:
- Familiarity with relevant software, Linux, web UI frameworks, GitHub, etc.
- Knowledge of Mongo DB and cybersecurity best practices is required
- Experience developing mobile apps for Android is required
- Ability to stay highly organized, task switch and prioritize conflicting goals
- Proven time management and skills, strong written and oral communication skills
- Internal motivation and the ability to work without supervision
- Positive attitude and commitment to conservation
- Ability to work and thrive as part of a close-knit team in challenging situations with a positive attitude
Note about COVID-19: Due to our Covid-19 restrictions, for now, we will only consider applicants who will live on-site at our facility under our quarantine restrictions, which are stricter than government minimums. Outside visitors and/or trips outside our facilities are very limited. We’re a fun bunch to be quarantined with, though! Please do not apply if you would not be able to work within such restrictions.
To apply: Please complete the Google Form found here: https://tinyurl.com/SNP2021APP. At the conclusion of the questionnaire, you will be prompted to upload a resume, cover letter, and references as a single PDF file, 4 pages or less. If you can’t upload this way, you may send it to workforscales@gmail.com with “AQ complete, IT/ Programmer” in the subject line. Do not send resume to both locations. Cover letters should be addressed to Jeff Hathaway.