The Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation (COTERC) seeks a full-time Manager* to administer and operate the Caño Palma Biological Station. Our mission is to provide leadership in education, research, conservation, and the educated use of natural resources in the tropics.The Biological Station is located next to the Caribbean Ocean within the Barra Colorado Wildlife Refuge and north of the Tortuguero National Park; a region renowned for its sea turtles and rainforest. The position is full time with a commitment of at least one year.

Preference will be given to candidates with enthusiasm, an excellent work ethic and experience in construction, grounds maintenance, small engine repair and boating experience. A record of excellence in dealing with volunteers, student groups, researchers, difficult work situations and conflict resolution are crucial. Candidates should have at least a basic level in speaking/writing Spanish. A BSc. or college Diploma in biology or ecology with experience working in tropical ecosystems, conservation, research/monitoring and sustainable development is preferred.

Caño Palma Biological Station has become busy, hosting up to 20 Global Vision International expedition groups, plus student interns and volunteers all working on various monitoring and community conservation programs. The successful candidate is foremost expected to conduct daily Station maintenance, repair and improve the Station’s infrastructure and trail network, ensure the overall quality of experience of users groups and visitors and ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards. Collaboration and development of wildlife monitoring programs will be an important secondary activity and will include marine sea turtles, migratory and resident birds, primates and other mammals and herpetological studies. Special attention is to be given to issues of education, community conservation, sustainability and working with a local village. The Manager reports directly to COTERC, and completes assigned tasks as requested by the Board.

For complete job description information, contact info@coterc.org.

To apply, send a letter of application along with a CV and three references to:
(Electronic submission preferred)

Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation
P.O. Box 335, Pickering, ON
L1V 2R6
Canada
Phone:(905) 831-8809
Fax: (905) 831-4203
email: info at coterc.org

More information is available through our website: (http://www.coterc.org/).
Review of applications will begin immediately with a start date to be negotiated.
* Salary is equivalent to typical Costa Rican wage rates.

The Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation (COTERC) will take place on:

When: Saturday, May 9, 2009, 5:00pm
Where: The Toronto Zoo- the Atrium
Address: 361A Old Finch Ave., Scarborough, M1B 5K7 [Map]
RSVP: (905)831-8809 or (416)910-4882; info at coterc.org
Event Poster: Agenda --- Notice/Proxy Vote (Adobe Reader is required)

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