Responsibilities:
- Overall responsible for wildlife management on the new development site of Mandai Precinct
- Point of contact for wildlife requiring human intervention – rescue and release within the Mandai Precinct
- Implement wildlife monitoring program, including setting up and maintaining camera traps
- Conduct biodiversity awareness trainings
- Anticipate potential impacts to wildlife on construction sites and suggest mitigation measures
- Work closely with consultants and contractors on the implementation of mitigation measures
- Database management, analysis, and reporting
Requirements:
- A degree in biology or animal science, preferably with honours in zoology or ecology.
- Demonstrated basic competence in identifying local wildlife
- Ability to work both independently and in a team across departments
- Excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills in construction environments
- Ability to ride a bicycle and/or driving license is a plus.
- 2 years of experience in related field
- Experience in animal handling is not a must, although experience would be preferred. Interest and willingness to learn wildlife handling on-the-job is a must.
- Physically fit, able to walk and hike long distances while carrying loads of up to 7-8kg.
- Demonstrated experience of or willingness for working in a humid forested/outdoor environment for extended periods, including night-time.
- Willing to work on 8 months contract
