2002-2007 |
Ph.D. Centre for Wildlife Ecology / Behavioural Ecology Research Group
Dept. Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Supervisor: Dr. Ronald C. Ydenberg, Dr. H. Grant Gilchrist |
1999-2001 |
M.Sc. Cognitive and Behavioural Ecology Programme [Former Biopsychology Programme]
Interdisciplinary Programmes, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Supervisor: Dr. William A. Montevecchi. |
1994-1999 |
B.Sc. (Hons.) - Joint Honors Degree in Biology and Psychology,
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Supervisor: Dr. Anne Storey |
J. P. Heath & W.A. Montevecchi. (2008) Differential use of similar habitat by Harlequin Ducks: tradeoffs and
implications for identifying critical habitat. Can. J. Zool. 86: 419-426. pdf
J. P. Heath, H.G. Gilchrist & R.C. Ydenberg (2007). Can diving models predict patterns of foraging behaviour?
Diving by Common Eiders in an arctic polynya. Animal Behaviour 73:877-884. pdf
J. P. Heath (2007). Diving and foraging by Common Eiders wintering in the Canadian arctic: managing energy at
multiple time scales. Ph.D. Thesis, Simon Fraser University. 197pp.
J. P. Heath (2006). Quantifying temporal variation in population abundances. Oikos 115:573-581. pdf
J. P. Heath, H.G. Gilchrist & R.C. Ydenberg (2006). Regulation of stroke patterns and swim speed across a range of
current velocities: diving by Common Eiders wintering in polynyas in the Canadian arctic. Journal of
Experimental Biology 209, 3974-3983. pdf
A.F. White, J. P. Heath & B.Gisborne. (2006). Seasonal timing of Bald Eagle attendance and influence on activity
budgets of Glaucous-Winged Gulls in Barkley Sound. Waterbirds 29(4):497-500. pdf
H.G. Gilchrist, J. P. Heath, et al. (2006). Studies of Common Eider Ducks wintering in Hudson Bay: applying
complimentary methods of scientific research and local ecological knowledge. In: Riewe, R. and Oakes, J.
[Eds.] Climate Change: Linking Traditional and Scientific Knowledge. Aboriginal Issues Press, Univ.Manitoba, Winnipeg.
J. P. Heath, G.J. Robertson & W.A.Montevecchi (2006). Population structure of breeding Harlequin Ducks and the
influence of predation risk. Can. J. Zool. 84:855-864. pdf
J. P. Heath, W.A. Montevecchi & G.J. Robertson (Accepted 2005/01*) Temporal allocation of foraging effort by
Harlequin Ducks wintering at Cape St. Mary’s, Newfoundland In: Robertson,G.J. & Thomas, P. (Eds).
Harlequin Ducks in the Northwest Atlantic. Occ. Pap. Can. Wildl. Serv. 29pp.
J. P. Heath (Accepted 2005/01*) Attendance of a Harlequin Duck drake during brood rearing in northern Labrador. In:
Robertson, G.J. & Thomas, P. (Eds). Harlequin Ducks in the Northwest Atlantic. Occ. Pap. Can. Wildl. Serv. 7pp.
J. P. Heath (2001) Factors influencing breeding distributions of Harlequin Ducks Histrionicus histrionicus in northern
Labrador: a multi-scale approach. M.Sc. Thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. 161 pp.
J. P. Heath, J. Brazil & G. Goodyear (2001) Observation of a Golden Eagle, Aquila chrysaetos, attack on a Harlequin
Duck, Histrionicus histrionicus, in northern Labrador. Can. Field-Nat.115, 515-6
J. P. Heath, D.W. McKay, M.O. Pitcher & A.E. Storey (2001) Changes in the reproductive behaviour of the endangered
Newfoundland marten (Martes americana atrata): implications for captive breeding programs. Can. J. Zool. 79, 149-153 pdf
* Publication of this book was delayed by the government of Canada; however, these articles will be published
this year as a special edition of the journal Waterbirds.
2007 |
Behavioural dynamics of arctic wintering eider ducks. Mathematical Biology Seminar, University of British Columbia |
2007 |
A new concept of variability, because the world is not 'normal'. Memorial University of Newfoundland |
2006 |
Common eiders and sea ice in Hudson Bay: cross-scale linkages using science and local knowledge. University of Manitoba |
2006 |
How variable are populations and what is variability anyways? A novel approach.
Canadian Wildlife Service Seminar Series, Delta BC |
2005 |
Dive to Survive: Ecology of Inuit, eiders and ice during winter in the Canadian Arctic.
Bamfield Marine Science Centre, BC |
2004 |
Influence of spatial scale in the development of habitat suitability indices and management strategies.
Canadian Wildlife Service Seminar Series, Delta BC |
2001 |
Predation risk and population structure of Harlequin Ducks and raptors in northern Labrador
Natural History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador |
2001 |
Factors influencing breeding distributions of Harlequin Ducks in northern Labrador.
Harlequin Duck Recovery Team Meeting, Quebec |
2000 |
Behavioural and endocrine monitoring in the endangered Newfoundland Pine Marten: Non-invasive techniques
for captive breeding and wildlife management.
Newfoundland and Labrador Wildlife Division Seminar Series, St. John's, NL |
J.P. Heath, H.G. Gilchrist & R.C. Ydenberg (2008) Adaptive variation in foraging routines of Common Eiders
wintering in the Canadian Arctic. North American Sea Duck Conference, Quebec.
J.P. Heath, H.G. Gilchrist & R.C. Ydenberg (2008) Tradeoffs between short term and long term processes influence
the ability of wintering eiders to adjust to environmental changes in sea ice habitats. International Society of
Behavioural Ecologists, Ithaca, NY.
J.P. Heath, H.G. Gilchrist & R.C. Ydenberg (2007) Tradeoffs between short term and long term processes influence
the ability of wintering eiders to adjust to environmental changes in sea ice habitats. ArcticNet AGM,
Collingwood , Ontario
J.P. Heath, H.G. Gilchrist & R.C. Ydenberg (2007) Complex and counter-intuitive foraging strategies of Common
Eiders are a result of tradeoffs between short-term and long term rate processes. Society of Canadian
Ornithologists, Lake Opincion, Ontario.
J.P. Heath (2007) Eiders, Inuit and Ice: monitoring ecology and environmental change. Sanikiluaq Community
Environmental Monitoring System meeting and workshop, Sanikiluaq, NU.
J.P. Heath (2007) A novel concept of variability, because the world is not normal. UVIC/SFU/UBC Ecology and
Evolution Retreat, Brackendale BC.
J.P. Heath, H.G. Gilchrist & R.C. Ydenberg (2006) Counter-intuitive foraging behaviour of Common Eiders wintering
in the Canadian Arctic: the role of constraints acting at multiple time scales. North American Ornithological
Congress, Veracruz, Mexico.
J.P. Heath, H.G. Gilchrist & R.C. Ydenberg (2005) Foraging ecology of Common Eiders wintering in the Canadian
Arctic. Second North American Sea Duck Conference, Annapolis, MA.
J.P. Heath (2005) Complexity in behavioural patterns of Common Eiders wintering in the Canadian Arctic.
SFU/UBC/UVIC Ecology and Evolution Retreat, Squamish, BC.
J.P. Heath, H.G.Gilchrist & R.C. Ydenberg (2005) Complexity in behavioural patterns of Common Eiders wintering in
the Canadian Arctic: the role of abiotic and physiological rhythms. Ecological Society of America and the
International Congress of Ecology, Montreal.
J.P. Heath (2005) Behavioural strategies of aquatic birds: necessity of a multi-scale approach. Pacific Seabird Group
& Waterbirds Society, Portland, OR.
J.P. Heath (2004) Does short-term behaviour scale to fitness? Survival strategies of Eiders wintering in the Arctic.
Dept. Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser University, BC.
J.P. Heath (2003) On the variation of a straight line over time. Ecology and Evolution retreat, Squamish BC
J.P. Heath, (2003) Diving and foraging by sea ducks: balancing energy budgets during winter in the Canadian arctic.
Pacific Ecology Conference, Bamfield, BC.
J.P. Heath & H. G. Gilchrist (2002) Diving ecology of Common Eiders wintering at Polynyas in the Belcher Islands,
Nunavut. North American Sea Duck Conference, Victoria, BC.
J.P. Heath (2002) Scale dependent trade-offs between predation risk and biophysical habitat influence the distribution
and dynamics of Harlequin Ducks in northern Labrador. Dept. Biological Science, Simon Fraser University.
J.P. Heath, W.A. Montevecchi & G.J. Robertson (2002) Local and regional influences of predation risk and biophysical
habitat on the distribution of Harlequin Ducks in Northern Labrador. North American Sea Duck Conference, Victoria, BC.
J.P. Heath (2002) Spatial segregation of predators and prey at multiple scales: Harlequin Ducks and raptors in northern
Labrador. Pacific Ecology Conference, Port Townsend, WA.
J.P. Heath, (2001) Predation risk from nesting raptors influence the metapopulation dynamics of breeding Harlequin
Ducks. Amer. Ornithol. Union & Soc. Can. Ornithol., Seattle, WA
J.P. Heath, (2001) Factors influencing breeding distributions of Harlequin Ducks in northern Labrador: A multi-scale
approach. Dept. Biology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, NL
J.P. Heath, (2000) The importance of behavioural scale and variation in foraging strategies to temporal and spatial
comparisons of foraging effort in diving birds. AOU/BOU/SCO Joint Conference, St. John's
J.P. Heath, D.W. McKay & A.E. Storey (2000) Non-invasive monitoring in the Newfoundland Marten (Martes
americana atrata). 3rd International Martes Symposium, Corner Brook, NL
J.P. Heath (2000) Winter and summer habitat use by Harlequin Ducks. Recovery Team Meeting. St. Brides, NL.
J.P. Heath (1999) Reproductive behaviour changes and non-invasive hormone extraction in the Endangered
Newfoundland Pine Marten in captivity. Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences (APICS) conference,
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB.
2008-2009 |
NSERC Post-Doctoral Fellow, Mathematical Biology Program, University of British Columbia
Modeling and empirical work on the role of social interactions linking individual behaviour with
population structure and dynamics of arctic wintering eiders. Image processing, time series
analysis and time lapse monitoring techniques in sea ice habitats (polynyas and floe edges) |
2006-2007 |
Visiting Scholar and Part-Time Post-Doctoral Fellow, ArcticNet Theme 3.6, Centre for Earth
Observation Science, University of Manitoba. Developing a multi-scale framework for integrating
local and traditional Inuit knowledge with quantitative scientific approaches. Included
administration and education/outreach. |
2005 |
Teaching Assistant. Ecology of Marine Birds, Bamfield Marine Science Centre. Class lectures,
supervision of students research projects (field methods, statistics, write up). Responsible for
maintaining supervision of students through transition between two separate professors. Led to
publication with a student. |
2003-2007 |
Teaching Assistant, Simon Fraser University: Population Dynamics (x2), Wildlife Biology,
Animal Ecology. Designed/conducted tutorials, laboratory instruction and guest lectures. |
1999-2002 |
Teaching Assistant, Memorial University of Newfoundland: Ecology, Animal Physiology, Animal
Behaviour, Statistics for Honors Students, and Introductory Biology and Psychology. |
2008 |
Production consultant, BBC Frozen Planet (in production) |
2006 |
BC Conservation Foundation. Computer model analysis of spatial consistency in distribution patterns of terrestrial avifauna |
2006 |
Production assistant, BBC Planet Earth (Ice Worlds Episode) |
2002-2004 |
Various technical contracts with the Canadian Wildlife Service including modeling, programming
and field research on South Hampton Island, Nunavut (Dr. H.G. Gilchrist) |
2002 |
Custom design and programming of various event logging software for wildlife biologists |
2001 |
Research Technician, Funk Island Ecological Reserve. Population ecology of Northern Gannets
and Common Murres (Dr. W.A. Montevecchi) |
1999 |
Research Technician, Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Wildlife Division. Helicopter
surveys for Peregrine Falcons & Harlequin Ducks (Joe Brazil) |
1998-1999 |
Research Technician, Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Colony based research of Common Murres
and Atlantic Puffins. Memorial University of Newfoundland (Dr. A.E. Storey) |
1997-1998 |
Interpretation of whale & seabird ecology, icebergs and natural history. Scademia tours. |
1996 |
Team Leader, Virginia River Conservation Society/Conservation Corps NL. Riparian habitat
restoration, environmental education and outreach |
1994-1995 |
Interpreter and Team Member, Newfoundland Freshwater Resource Center. Riparian habitat
restoration, interpretation and design and implementation of education and outreach materials |
1993-1994 |
Newfoundland Provincial Wildlife Division Co-op Student. Surveys, hunter safety, laboratory,
captive animal maintenance and public relations |
2008-2011 |
Project Leader, International Polar Year Education and Outreach Initiative. People of a Feather
documentary film and The Arctic Sea Ice educational package. Director/Producer |
2005 |
Eider: Winter Survivor. Filmed and produced a short on arctic winter ecology based around the
Common Eider. Broadcast in English and Inuktituk on Sanikiluaq Community Television,
published online and distributed on DVD |
2003 |
Filming/production of actic sea ice ecology footage for Sila: clue in to climate change traveling
exhibit for the Canadian Museum of Nature |
2002-2008 |
Various high school presentations in the Canadian Arctic |
2002-2008 |
The Common Eider: Diving under the sea ice. Cited as an introduction to an ecology text book
(Foraging: Behaviour and Ecology Stephens et al. 2008), provided for teachers resource package
Bamfield Marine Science Center, used in extensive education and outreach e.g., Centre for
Wildlife Ecology, Netherlands Institute for Fisheries Research, Alaska Ocean and Islands Center,
Canadian Wildlife Service |
1994-1996 |
Numerous education and public outreach days, TV and radio interviews, information booths
etcetera with Virginia River Conservation Society, Newfoundland and Labrador Conservation
Corps, Freshwater Resource Center/Fluvarium, Virginia Park Community Center, Royal St. John’s
Regatta, St. John’s Clean and Beautiful, Quidi-Vidi/Rennies River Development Foundation, St.
John’s Parks and Recreation, Peter Pan Festival, Waterford River Conservation Society,
Wedgewood Park Community Center |
Computing |
Referential database design, development and management, Programming in visual basic and
matlab, Geographical information system (GIS) analysis, Web site development, High Definition
video editing production and post-production, DVD authoring, Audio editing and production,
Raster/vector image design editing and analysis, Statistical analysis and visualization |
General Skills |
Basic engine maintenance and repair, Basic carpentry and construction, Basic electronics,
Advanced digital SLR photography, Advanced high-definition camera operator (including
underwater), Advanced audio/acoustical recording (music, ambient, wildlife and dialogue) |
Certifications |
Pleasure craft operators licence, SCUBA - Basic open water (NASDS) and oxygen provider
(DAAN), Firearms Possession & Acquisition - Govt. Canada (with experience in black bear and
polar bear safety), First Aid - St. John Ambulance, Animal Care, Radioisotope Laboratory Safety,
Project Wild - Environmental Education Training, Environmental Leadership Training |
Canadian Society of Ecology and Evolution
Society of Canadian Ornithologists
International Society of Behavioural Ecologists
World Wildlife Fund Canada
NAME OF AWARD |
|
TYPE |
LOCATION OF TENURE |
PERIOD HELD |
International Society of Behavioural Ecologists |
|
International |
AGM, Ithaca, NY |
2008 |
International Polar Year: Training, Communications and Outreach |
|
National |
Eastern Arctic |
2008-2011 |
NSERC Northern Research Internship II |
|
National |
Sanikiluaq, Nunavut |
2008-2009 |
NSERC Post-doctoral Fellowship |
|
National |
Univ. British Columbia |
2007- |
Post-doctoral Fellowship (quarter time) |
|
Institutional |
Univ. of Manitoba |
2007-2008 |
NSERC Northern Research Internship |
|
National |
Sanikiluaq, Nunavut |
2006-2007 |
ArcticNet Research Grant |
|
National |
Univ. of Manitoba |
2007 |
Mountain Equipment Co-op Environment Fund: Education and Advocacy |
|
National |
Sanikiluaq, Nunavut |
2006 |
ArcticNet Research Grant |
|
National |
Univ. of Manitoba |
2006 |
Student Travel Award |
|
International |
Ornithological Congress,
Veracruz, Mexico |
2006 |
Presidents Ph.D. Stipend |
|
Institutional |
Simon Fraser University |
2006 |
Glen Geen Scholarship in Marine Biology |
|
Institutional |
Simon Fraser University |
2005-2006 |
Student Award |
|
International |
2nd NA SeaDuck Conf. |
2005 |
NSERC/SFU Travel Award |
|
Institutional |
Simon Fraser University |
2005 |
SFU Graduate fellowship |
|
Institutional |
Simon Fraser University |
2004/5/7 |
Centre for Wildlife Ecology Fellowship |
|
Institutional |
Simon Fraser University |
2004-2007 |
NSERC PGS B |
|
National |
Simon Fraser University |
2002-2003 |
Student Travel Award |
|
International |
N.A. Seaduck Conference |
2002 |
Society of Canadian Ornithologists Student Research (Taverner) Award |
|
National |
Memorial University |
04/00-04/01 |
Memorial University Fellowship |
|
Institutional |
Memorial University |
09/99-08/01 |
Mountain Equipment Co-op Environment Fund |
|
National |
Memorial University |
2000 |
Northern Scientific Training Program Grant |
|
National |
Hudson Bay, Nunavut |
2002-2006 |
Northern Scientific Training Program Grant |
|
National |
Northern Labrador |
1999-2001 |
Natural History Society Scholarship |
|
Provincial |
Newfoundland |
2000 |
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