Author: nlened

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Reduced Price Compost Bins

The City of St. John’s, in partnership with the MMSB and MUN Botanical Garden, are offering backyard composting information sessions and bins to residents of St. John’s for the low price of $30 plus HST. Sessions are occurring from April 22 to June 9 and take place at the MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Road.

You have to be a resident of St. John’s to register and you must prepay for the compost information session. Once you attend the session you will receive your backyard compost bin.

The registration and prepayment for the composting sessions and bins is being done through the City’s RECconnect registration program. If you already have a RECconnect account you can register either by calling (709) 576-8499 or (709) 576-8631 or online at : https://onlineca.activecommunities.com/RecConnect/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp

If you don’t have a RECconnect account you can drop in to one of the City’s recreation centres at either the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre at 40 Mundy Pond Road or the Wedgewood Park Recreation Centre at 47 Gleneyre Street. Be sure to bring a photo I.D. and/or utility bill showing a proof of address in the City, and payment for the session.

To learn the dates and times the sessions are being offered you can go to http://www.curbitstjohns.ca/

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Job: Environmental Education Assistant

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Environmental Education Assistant

Description

This position is ideal for a high energy individual, with a background in or a desire to enter the education field. The successful candidate must be confident, well-spoken and organized.

The Environmental Education Assistant will:

  •   deliver Trading Books For Boats marine science program (grade 8 students)
  •   lead Erosion Field Trips (grade 3 and 4 students)
  •   coordinate Environment Week/ Ocean’s Day public education events.

    This position will be based out of Corner Brook with some travel throughout the Bay of Island and Humber Valley regions required.

    April 28th, 2014
    8 weeks
    35 hours/week. Daytime business hours, Monday – Friday. $15 – $20 / hour

    The ideal candidate would be:

  •   experienced or trained working with large numbers of youth
  •   comfortable working in an outdoor environment and aboard a passenger

    boat

  •   knowledgeable of marine science (including demonstrating use of water

    quality testing equipment) and local natural history

  •   confident with public speaking
  •   a licensed driver and have access to a reliable vehicle

    Resumes, including 3 references, must be received by ACAP Humber Arm no later than 4:00pm, Friday, April 18th.

    Resumes may be mailed to: P.O. Box 564, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 6E6 Or, emailed to: speddle@acaphumberarm.com

Start Date Duration Hours
Wage Qualifications

Application Process

ACAP Humber Arm thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be conducted. Successful candidate will be required to provide a recent Certificate of Conduct prior to employment commencing.

P.O. Box 564 Corner Brook, NL A2H 6E6 info@acaphumberarm.com

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Community Threads: Connections for Sustainability

thegreenrock.ca wants everyone to know that there are many smart people and great organizations working toward sustainable living in this province. thegreenrock.ca Community Threads questionnaire is designed to recognize and highlight community organizations’ efforts that support collaboration, wellness and sustainability.

Community Threads is supported by the Wellness Coalition Avalon East. With permission from the respondent, results will be published on thegreenrock.ca.

The form is online at thegreenrock.ca http://thegreenrock.wordpress.com/2014/04/02/community-threads-connections-for-sustainability/

or here is a link…

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nZZlWv02qV777rU50NkO88s4S2RIl4VudY28F-rmnh0/viewform

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Job Opportunity: Outdoor Education Assistant

Western Regional Office

Applications are now being accepted for the following position:

Outdoor Education Assistant – Killdevil Camp and Conference Centre in Gros Morne

Term: May 6, 2014 to June 6, 2014 (with possibility of short extension)

Duties: The Outdoor Education Assistant will assist the Outdoor Education Teacher for the Western Regional Office with the safe and effective delivery of the District’s Residential Outdoor Education Program. The five week spring program includes units on weather, teambuilding, archaeology and poetry, as well as hiking and other outdoor activities.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Outdoor Education Teacher, Parks Canada Interpreters, visiting teachers and parent chaperones. He/she will assist with the delivery of programs, maintain equipment and enhance program resources. As well the successful candidate will assist with the onsite orientation of teachers, parents and students.

The position will operate from the Killdevil Camp and Conference Centre located in Gros Morne National Park. The successful candidate will be required to stay overnight at the camp.

Preferred Qualifications

  •   A post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field
  •   Experience in program supervision and proven leadership abilities
  •   Experience and/or training with teaching children in an outdoor environment
  •   Some knowledge of natural and cultural history
  •   A Current First Aid certification (minimum of standard first aid or equivalent)

    The NL English School District thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidate(s) will be required to obtain a recent Certificate of Conduct with a vulnerable sector query, as well as a copy of their First Aid Certification, prior to employment confirmation.

Salary: Competition #: Hours:

Non-Union ($15.00 per hour)
WRO OEA 2014-019
21 to 42 hours per week (Depending on Weekly Camp Requirements)

Applicants should apply in writing or fax, quoting Competition #, and provide a detailed resume, including the names of three (3) professional references on or before Friday, April 11, 2014 to:

Human Resources Division
Western Regional Office Newfoundland and Labrador English School District P.O. Box 368
Corner Brook, NL
A2H 6G9
Fax: 709-637-6674

Email: human.resources@wnlsd.ca

ACAP Humber Arm Produces Water Poster
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ACAP Humber Arm Produces Water Poster

Following closely on the heels of World Water Day ACAP Humber Arm has produced a poster illustrating several different water related messages.  The poster, designed to look like a scene in western Newfoundland, highlights the water cycle, human interactions with and uses of water, and residential water conservation tips.

“Very often you see images of the water cycle or water conservation messages as stand-alone images,” says Sheldon Peddle, Executive Director of ACAP Humber Arm.  “We wanted to produce an image that showed these messages, not in isolation, but the inter-connectedness of how we use and interact with our water resources.”

The poster was designed as a public education tool.  “With the many messages contained in this poster it will be a useful educational tool for all grade levels and various subjects,” adds Peddle.  Any teachers in the Bay of Islands or Humber Valley regions interested in receiving a copy of the poster for their classroom should contact Peddle at info@acaphumberarm.com

The poster will also be featured at various community and public education events ACAP Humber Arm will be taking part in over the coming months.  “There is a misconception that fresh water is abundant.  We hope this poster start discussions on how we interact with the water cycle, how we can conserve water, etc.  These are messages not just for school aged children, but important for the larger population as well.”

The poster was produced and printed with support for the City of Corner Brook.

poster final copy

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Port au Port Fishery Committee – Assistance Required

The Port au Port Fishery Committee has  recently been formed, as they have concerns regarding their local environment. Specifically, they are looking for research into the below three topics, all of which are related. More information on these issues can be heard during a Fisheries Broadcast interview here (March 12th, 10 minutes to the end of broadcast), during another CBC interview here, in the attached media releases, and in photos here.

 

  1. The Collapse of the Scallop Fishery in Port au Port Bay.  The objective of the research project would be to investigate and research  the causes for this collapse and recommend any possible remediation. Potential factors may be climate change (warmer water temperatures, carbon dioxide absorption and acidification of ocean, etc.), pollution,  human waste, petroleum and pathogens. One aspect of this would be scientific testing on the scallops to check for contaminants.

 

  1. Pollution Risks  to the Marine Environment of Port au Port Bay . The objective of the research project would be to identify and quantify sources of pollution in the Port au Port Bay area and determine the degree of risk they propose to the marine ecosystem and recommend  any possible remediation.  There are at least thirteen and possibly more abandoned oil drilling sites on Shoal Point. Some of these sites were once on land but now due to coastal erosion are now located offshore in the coastal waters and some are leaking oily substances – probably petroleum. There are also other abandoned dump and oil tank sites around the coast of the bay that appear to  be leaking toxic substances into the environment on land as well as into the bay.

 

  1. Climate Change Impacts on the Marine and Coastal Ecosystem of Port au Port Bay.  Coastal erosion, tidal surges and extreme weather associated with climate change are increasing in frequency and intensity in the Port au Port Bay Area.  There has been  some relatively recent research done focusing on climate change impacts on communities in the Port au Port region (Norm R. Catto, Memorial University, Department of Geography).  Additional more site specific research is needed  on  vulnerable geographic locations in the Port au Port Bay area such as Shoal Point and the coast from Port au Port East to Fox Island River where significant, rapid coastal erosion is happening.  More site specific information and baseline data is required pertaining to the rate and extent of coastal erosion that has occurred and  can be anticipated to occur in these sites. Possible remedial strategies also need to be researched.

 

The committee has approached numerous government departments and agencies that would have an interest in these issues; however, there has been little uptake so far. It would be great if you could share this information with your networks, to see if anyone would like to help the committee try to address any of these issues through collaboration and research. If anyone has any questions, they can contact me and I’ll put them in touch with the committee (at amy.tucker@mun.ca or 709-864-6115)

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Job Opportunity: Program Coordinator, Green Team Program

Employment Opportunity: Program Coordinator, Green Team Program

Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador (CCNL) is a non-profit organization with a mandate

to provide young people with meaningful work, training and educational opportunities in the areas of

environmental and cultural heritage conservation and enhancement. The CCNL is currently seeking a

confident and energetic team player to coordinate and implement our Green Team Program.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will have primary responsibility for coordinating and providing support to the

Green Team Program. The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with staff recruitment,

program planning, project support, program administration, operational support, special events

coordination and training support. The Program Coordinator’s responsibilities may also include providing

assistance to other CCNL programs including new projects and initiatives as they arise. The Program

Coordinator reports to the Director of Programs.

The successful candidate will have:

• strong leadership experience and coordinating experience

• excellent organizational ability and attention to detail

• experience in administration duties

• experience with youth, educators and community groups

• experience in the implementation of workshops and learning opportunities/materials

• excellent writing and public speaking ability

• media and public relations experience would be an asset

• experience/knowledge of Conservation Corps programs would be an asset

• applicants should have a background or interest in areas such as the environment, culture or

community development

• applicant must hold a valid class five driver’s license and access to a vehicle with appropriate

Position is based in St. John’s with travel throughout the province. Position pays $16.00 per hour (35

hours per week for 18 weeks) and runs April 28, 2014 to August 29, 2014.

Please apply with cover letter, résumé and three references before March 28, 2014. Applications to be

forwarded by mail, fax, or email to:

Hiring Committee, Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador

Suite 103, 10 Austin Street, St. John’s, NL, A1B 4C2

Phone: (709) 729-7266, Fax: (709) 729-7270

Email: applications@ccnl.ca Website: http://www.ccnl.ca.

Due to the large number of applications anticipated, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Volunteer Opportunity with CPAWS

Looking for some valuable volunteer experience for your resume?
CPAWS-NL is currently looking for volunteers to survey sites for shorebirds from mid July to late October. Volunteers will survey a local site once every ten days and gather information on shorebirds in the area. Training is provided (if required). Please contact nlmarine@cpaws.org if interested in this valuable volunteer opportunity and find out if there is a site near you.

The beaches we need covered are:
1. Baie Verte
2. Bellevue Beach
3. Big and Little Barasway
4. Black Duck Brook
5. Cape Freels
6. Cape Race Road
7. Carmanville
8. Chance Cove
9. Sandy Cove Beach, Eastport
10. Eddies Cove East
11. Flat Bay Peninsula aka Jento’s Island
12. Garnish
13. Harbour Grace
14. Hawke’s Bay
15. JT Cheeseman Provincial Park
16. LaManche Provincial Park
17. Long Beach, Cape Race
18. Mobile Point
19. Portugal Cove South
20. Pouch Cove
21. Renews Beach
22. Sandy Point, Flat Bay
23. Second Pond, Goulds
24. Shoal Cove West
25. Spaniard’s Bay
26. St. Paul’s Inlet/Bay/Flats
27. St. Shott’s Sod Farm
28. St. Shott’s Beach
29. Stephenville Crossing
30. Swift Current

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Call for Nominations: NLEN Board of Directors

In preparation for our AGM on March 4th, the Newfoundland and Labrador is asking for nominations for new board members. Read below for more info or contact us at nlen.ed@gmail.com

The Steering Committee shall be composed of between six and twelve people, each from different member organizations, with every effort to have regional representation, gender parity and other such considerations as determined by members. The committee meets every 6-8 weeks via teleconference.

The mandate of the Steering Committee is:

to organize provincial Network Meeting(s);

to designate one Provincial Network Meeting annually as the Annual General Meeting;

to hire and supervise Network staff, and to enforce personnel policies;

to develop policies, bylaws and budgets for approval by the membership of the Network;

to carry out activities which are consistent with the purpose and objectives of the Network; and

to negotiate proposals for funding on behalf of the Network.

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Join us for a Scoff!

The NLEN warmly invites you to our upcoming AGM on Tuesday March 4th at 7pm at Quidi Vidi Brewery. The AGM will be about 30 minutes long and will be followed by a scoff!

We’ll have Indian food, baked goods, music by local artist Ilia Nichol and fun door prizes. The ticket price for the social is $20 and the AGM is free.

Guest speaker will be Doug Ballam, long time Newfoundland environmentalist on the topic “The Future of the Environmental Movement in NL”.

Tickets are available at the door. Feel free to attend one or both events! RSVPs are encouraged as seating is limited.

We are also seeking new board members, so please get in touch if you’d like to nominate yourself or someone else. Nominees must be involved with a member group of the NLEN. Email us at nlen.ed@gmail.com for inquiries about board involvement. We would love to have you!