Employment and Internships

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Puffin Patrol is Hiring!

Attention Students! Looking to get more involved with Puffin Patrol? CPAWS-NL is Hiring (Funding Pending)! More details are to come but generally seeking students returning to school under the age of 30 willing to work at headquarters in the evenings and weekends for the month of August with the possibility of some mornings to release the birds. In addition you will be promoting the program in communities, plus other duties as required, minimum 5 weeks. Applicants must be able to work with the public, not afraid to handle our feathered friends, and able to do social media. If this sounds like something you may be interested in, please send along a resume to nlpuffinpatrol@cpaws.org.

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Youth Eco Internship Program

Youth Eco Internship Program (via the YMCA of Greater Toronto)
*Specifically, but not exclusively, looking for St. John’s, NL based Eco-organizations to participate.

The Youth Eco Internship Program (YEIP) gives professionals in the Eco/Green sector a chance to help youth with barriers to education under the age of 30, build skills, develop confidence and benefit from the guidance and support of a workplace mentor. Prior to their internships, the selected youth will participate in a 3 week pre-employment training at their respective YMCA, to help them gain essential tools needed to be successful in their internships. They will be compensated for their time during those 3 weeks. Internships are offered in both official languages, are full-time and practical with broadly based assignments that help a motivated person develop transferable skills needed to be successful. The 12 week internship program provides a subsidy reimbursement of the respective province’s minimum wage, for up to 37.5 hours per week, plus 4% vacation pay as well as MERCs to eligible employers/host organizations. The ultimate objective is to help youth with barriers to education find permanent employment in the Green/Eco sector following this internship program.

To participate, employers must:
· have been in operation for a minimum of 2 years;
· have a minimum of 5 full-time employees (though some flexibility);
· provide proof of, WSIB (Worker’s Safety and Insurance Board) or equivalent, and a minimum of $2 million general liability insurance;
· and must work in the Green/Eco Sector or contribute to environmental sustainability as an organization.

If interested or for more information about the program, requirements for employers, etc. please contact  paul@sustainabilitynetwork.ca 

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YMCA contact in Toronto:
Jesse Abell
Bilingual Job Developer, Youth Eco Internship Program
YMCA of Greater Toronto
2200 Yonge Street, Unit 300, Toronto, ON   M4S 2C6
T: 416-928-3362 e 22629  F: 647-439-4502 E: jesse.abell@ymcagta.org

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Two Summer Positions – Oceans Learning Partnerships (OLP)

Oceans Learning Partnership is planning to hire two post-secondary students as educators this summer (May to August) with our partners.  One position will be based in Terra Nova National Park with our friends at Park Canada, and the other is a shared staff position shared between Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium, the Ocean Sciences Centre, and our program in Holyrood.  The applicants must meet the requirements for the Canada Summer Job grant (student, returning to studies in September, between ages of 15 and 30, legally entitled to work in Canada).Job Opportunity_Marine Educator_2016Job Opportunity_OLP Science Educator_Terra Nova

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Conservation Corps NL Environmental and Cultural Hiring Opportunity (ECHO) Program

ECHO Application FinalECHO Application Guide 2016 FinalGreen Team or ECHO ProgramEnvironmental and Cultural Hiring Opportunity (ECHO) Program is designed to build strong connections between youth and local organizations, communities, and municipalities by providing students (ages 15-30) with training and employment opportunities through paid work placements with community-based organizations.

Each ECHO project placement must have an environmental or cultural focus. Each project must provide a direct or indirect benefit to the community in which it takes place, be completed using the resources at hand, and provide meaningful work and learning experiences to the students.

 

Some of the outstanding features of this program include:

  • Proposed work placements can be for individual student work, or as part of a larger project.
  • Wage subsidy: CCNL will contribute 75% of the cost of student placements while the community partner is responsible to contribute only 25%.
  • Students hired through the ECHO program will be paid at a rate of $11.50/hour.
  • Community partners can apply for a maximum of two ECHO students.
  • Community Partners can apply for 8, 12 or 15 week placements.  (Community Partners will have the choice to avail of a reduced duration if partial funding is granted.)
  • CCNL will be responsible for administering funds, assisting with recruitment and hiring, payroll, primary supervision, safety orientation and training, and provide some safety equipment for student placements.
  • Community partners devise work plans to meet the needs of the organization or community.

All the details for the ECHO Program can be found in the attached documents or at http://www.ccnl.ca/news-and-events/current-news/  

The deadline for the ECHO Program is February 19, 2016.

In addition to this brand new program, CCNL is also accepting applications for our 2016 Green Team employment program.  Our flagship program has been a tremendous resource for communities across Newfoundland and Labrador for more than 20 years and we look forward to another exciting season of employment opportunities for youth and working with our incredible partners to enhance and restore communities around the province!  All Green Team Program details can be found at http://www.ccnl.ca/programs/green-team/