Employment: Field Representatives (10 positions) – takeCHARGE Energy Efficiency Coupon Pilot Project (Deadline: Nov 17)
Summerhill is seeking outgoing, energetic and dynamic individuals to join its team as a program representative for the takeCHARGE Energy Efficiency Pilot Project. On behalf of takeCHARGE, this is a retail and event-based energy conservation campaign focusing on the promotion of energy efficient products for the home. Residents will be encouraged to make better choices for the environment and receive discounts towards energy efficient lighting alternatives and other energy conservation tools. Key responsibilities will include the set up and facilitation of the program at specific retail locations and community events, while providing excellent customer service and education around energy conservation. Travel throughout the local region, and engaging and recruiting program partners will be an essential part of the role. Expected working schedule: 5-10 days per month from November-February, 2011. All representatives will be required to attend a paid webinar/conference call training session: Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 from 10am – 4pm. Type of Employment: Part-time, Short-term, Contract. Wage: $18 per hour. Regions: Harbour Breton, Labrador City/Wabush, Happy Valley/Goose Bay, St. Anthony, Rocky Harbour, Triton, Fogo Island, L’anse-au-Loup, Burgeo, Port Hope Simpson. Please apply directly to Jennifer Walsh via email with takeCHARGE in the subject line at jwalsh@summerhillgroup.ca with your resume and cover letter. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information on Summerhill please visit http://www.summerhillgroup.ca.
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Cape St. Francis to Cripple Cove and Beyond
Sat, Nov 20: Cape St. Francis to Cripple Cove and Beyond
8:30 am in the Pouch Cove Ball Field parking area on the ocean side (right side)
Duration: 8 hours (estimated). Distance: approx. 15.0 km. Rating: Difficult/strenuous. Type: Regular. Leader: Ed Delaney, delaneyecta@yahoo.com, 334 2304. Co-leader: Greg Bennett, greg@mun.ca. Notes: This is an exploratory hike following the proposed route for the path between Cape St. Francis and Bauline. Not all of this route has been finalized, but by Nov 20 the trail crew should have the initial cut completed to the Marine Drive Park Reserve boundary. The path is in the early stages of planning and development so expect roots, stumps, muddy areas, boggy sections and rock outcrops. A lot of elevation gain and loss throughout. The exit route will be finalized next week and the hike will either end in Pouch Cove or Marine Drive Park on the Bauline Line. Either way there will be some ‘bushwacking’ for the final few km. You will need boots with ankle support and a pair of rubber boots as extras will be useful. Participation limited to 15 persons. Pre-registration required and preference will be given to ECTA members.
Saving Sandy Pond: Supporting Development Without Destruction
Saving Sandy Pond: Supporting Development Without Destruction
The Sandy Pond Alliance in conjunction with Sierra Club Canada has launched a court challenge to the proposed Vale Inco nickel processing facility at Long Harbour Placentia Bay, Newfoundland. Specifically they are concerned about the destruction of a unique natural water body, Sandy Pond. It is designated to be used as a mine tailings pond for the life of the nickel smelter and then left as a toxic site to be looked after by the people of Long Harbour and Newfoundland in perpetuity. If permitted to proceed as planned this project will continue the 100+ years of destructive mining and smelting practices in Newfoundland and Labrador leaving in its path many toxic sites with little, if any funds for restoration or clean-up. The Sandy Pond Alliance and the Sierra Club in Newfoundland and Labrador need your help to challenge these practices. They are looking for 100 people to step up and contribute $50 each to support our court challenge. The contributions are not tax deductible. You will be contributing to direct advocacy to protect and restore the rugged yet fragile natural habitats in Newfoundland and Labrador. Please send checks or money orders to: Sierra Club Canada, PO Box 1501, 354 Water Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1C 1C0. (Anonymity and privacy respected). To find out more about our Sandy Pond initiative visit the Sierra Club Atlantic Canada website. For further information, contact Fred Winsor of Sierra Club Canada, St. John’s, NL at winsorf@nl.rogers.com.
Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources – Public consultation: Let’s Talk Energy
Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources – Public consultation: Let’s Talk Energy
SCEENR is a group of Canadian Senators who form the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources. They are Canadians who come from across the country and bring their own unique regional voices to the discussion. SCEENR is committed to starting a national conversation on what Canada’s sustainable energy future looks like. How can you get involved? Visit the committee energy study website (http://www.canadianenergyfuture.ca/). Learn about the work of the committee. Watch live webcasts of committee meetings. Share what you think. Post comments on the study website. Send emails. Write letters (Find contact info at: http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/Committee_SenContact.asp?Language=E&Parl=40&Ses=3&comm_id=5). Talk to your friends and family, your coworkers, your neighbours. Tell us what people are saying in your community. Follow the committee on Twitter @SCEENR_SAYS and use the hashtag #SCEENR to get involved in the conversation.
In the news: CBC reports, “Tire burning plan meets opposition in N.L.”
Environmental and health concerns were raised by some western Newfoundland residents at a public information session on a proposal to burn tires at a paper mill in Corner Brook.
About 30 people were told emissions from the Kruger mill would be well within provincial standards if it used old rubber tires to create energy for the facility. For Complete story >>
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Executive Director, Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication (EECOM)
Employment: Executive Director, Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication (EECOM) (Deadline for applications: Nov 15)
The Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication (EECOM)/ Le réseau canadien d’éducation et de communication relatives à l’environnement, is Canada’s only, national, bilingual, network for environmental education and communication. EECOM is a membership based, charitable organization that is multi-disciplinary, multi-regional, multi-cultural and multisectoral. We work with provincial groups and multiple sectors to support and develop competency in educators, communicators, learners and consumers, and build capacity for environmental learning and sustainability. The Executive Director (ED) manages the day-to-day operations of EECOM and oversees all aspects of the organization including financial, personnel, and program delivery. This role is to be accomplished with the authority granted to the ED by the Board. The ED is accountable to the Board of Directors, and must ensure that all activities are in accordance and alignment with EECOM’s mission, vision, operating values, guiding principles, and policies. EECOM does not maintain a physical office. The Executive Director will be expected to work out of his/her personal home or make other arrangements for office space. Salary – Annual salary of $25,000 to $30,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Funding is currently available for this part-time position with a guarantee of two full years from time of hiring with expectations of continued employment if new funding is available. To Apply – Send letter of application, resume, and names, phone numbers, and addresses of three references to: contact@eecom.org.
Call for Contributions: Bringing the Ocean to the Classroom
Call for Contributions: Bringing the Ocean to the Classroom
Green Teacher, the non-profit magazine for youth educators, is pleased to announce that its Spring 2011 issue will be a special theme issue on marine education, The issue will be guest edited by Rick Searle and Krista Zala of Ocean Networks Canada and distributed prior to World Oceans Day on June 8th. If you would like to contribute an article, an innovative learning activity, or submit details of an educational resource, or your best marine education photograph, read on! For this special theme issue, we are seeking (1) articles and activities, (2) details of the latest and best marine education resources, and (3) the best marine ed photographs. 1). If you would like to contribute an article or an activity, please email an outline of the article you would like to write to Krista Zala at kzala@uvic.ca no later than October 15. 2). Marine education resources for youth: swimming through the deluge. Please send a 50- to 100-word description of your favourite marine ed resource to Krista Zala at kzala@uvic.ca no later than November 30. Please tell us why it’s particularly useful to youth educators and include a website URL where more information can be found. Educators who submit marine ed resources that we select for publication in the Resource Listings for the Spring issue will receive a free copy of the issue. 3). Marine education photographs. Please send your best photos, ideally with young people taking action to improve the oceans, to Krista Zala no later than January 5th. Creators of photos selected for publication will receive either 5 print copies of the Spring issue OR a one-year subscription to Green Teacher, beginning with the Spring 2011 issue.
TakeCHARGE of Your Town Challenge
TakeCHARGE of Your Town Challenge
Participating communities across the province
The takeCHARGE of Your Town Challenge is a campaign sponsored by NL Hydro and NL Power designed to encourage municipalities, local service districts and their residents to reduce their energy use. How does it work? Municipalities and local service districts province-wide registered for the takeCHARGE of Your Town Challenge in October. (Is your town registered? Find a complete list here: http://www.takechargenl.ca/TownChallenge/default.aspx.) Energy consumption is being measured over a three-month period beginning November 1, 2010 and ending January 31, 2011. The municipality that reduces their energy consumption by the highest percentage (compared to the same period last year) will win a $10,000 energy efficiency upgrade for a municipal building(s) in their community. The grand prize will be awarded and announced February 18th, 2011. Every municipality who entered the takeCHARGE of Your Town Challenge received a ballot to win a community Skating Party, Winter Fun Day or Tree-lighting ceremony over the 2010 Holiday season. Five community events will be awarded based on categories of population size. The five categories are: 1-1000; 1001-5000; 5001-10,000; 10,001 –15,000; and, over 15,000. These prizes will be drawn December 2nd, 2010. Residents can help their municipality win the grand prize by making wise energy efficiency choices in their homes. There are lots of great tips to get you started on takechargenl.ca. Every resident who completes one of the three Energy Savers Rebate Program applications (insulation, programmable thermostat, ENERGY STAR® windows) between October 2nd, 2010, and December 1st, 2010, will have a ballot entered on behalf of their municipality to win a fun-filled winter community event. For further information visit: http://www.takechargenl.ca/TownChallenge/default.aspx.
As one of the municipalities registered for the takeCHARGE project, the City of Corner Brook has put out a special call to encourage its residents to conserve energy. For a list of ideas of how to reduce energy consumption visit www.cornerbrook.com or www.takechargenl.ca. The City is asking that you distribute this among your contacts to help spread the word and encourage other community members to take part in the Take Charge NL Challenge. For more information call 637-1630 or email Rhea Hutchings, Supervisor of Sustainable Development, City of Corner Brook (rhutchings@cornerbrook.com).
Information sessions – Bottled Water Education Campaign
Mon, Nov 1: Information sessions – Bottled Water Education Campaign
4:00-5:00 pm, 5:00-6:00 pm and 6:00-7:00, The Landing (UC 3018), MUN (St. John’s)
MUN Student’s Union and its coalition partners are launching an education campaign surrounding the many adverse affects of bottled water. MUN signed a Water Pledge just last year, committing to the progressive elimination of the distribution of bottled water. Over the course of November MUN Student’s Union will need a lot of volunteers to help get the word out! Whether you are concerned about the environment, health, human rights, or social issues, this campaign is for you. If you or your student group are interested in joining our team, please come out to one of our volunteer information session at ONE of the times listed above. If you can’t make one of these sessions, or want to learn more, please email Meghan McCarthy, Executive Director of Campaigns, MUNSU at campaigns@munsu.ca.
A Christian Perspective on Climate Change
Tues, Nov. 2: A Christian Perspective on Climate Change
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. or 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.), 101 Mt Scio Road (next to Rainbow Riders), St. John’s
Come and reflect on care of the environment as an essential expression of our faith and discuss direct action for protecting, sustaining and repairing Earth. Presenters: Sister Mary Tee from MCEJ & Krista Perry from Conservation Corp. Space is limited; please call 722-0082 to register.
Newfoundland & Labrador Environment Network 