The Brother Brennan Environmental Education Centre, off Salmonier Line, is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to help deliver their environmental programs to school children this fall until the end of November. Duties will include teaching grades 5 to 8 students and overnight supervision in a wilderness setting. Knowledge of Newfoundland’s natural history, environmental issues and a love of the outdoors are an advantage. Experience working with children is a great asset. An up to date certificate of conduct, a first-aid certificate and the ability to be flexible are essential. Own transport preferred, but carpooling may be available.

Pay will be $14 an hour. There will usually be either 24 or 48 hours of work a week. Please send a cover letter and resume embedded in an email to helenspencer@esdnl.ca by Wednesday September 14.

Helen Spencer

Environmental Education Teacher

Brother Brennan Environmental Centre

C/O 40 Strawberry Marsh Road

St John’s, NL

A1B 2V5

ACAP Humber Arm is seeking a reliable and outgoing person for the position of Marine Science Educator.

Qualifications:

•         Knowledge of marine science terminology and water quality issues
•         Training or experience in using water quality testing devices
•         Confident public speaker
•         Experience working with groups of students an asset
•         Willingness to work in outdoor setting aboard a large passenger vessel
•         The ability to work independently
•         The successful candidate will be asked to provide a certificate of conduct and complete first aid training.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the delivery of ACAP Humber Arm’s Trading Books For Boats program.  This includes

•         Establishing schedule for participating classes (approximately 25 classes)
•         Informing schools and school board bussing depot of bussing needs/schedule
•         Providing background information and required forms to participating teachers
•         Securing necessary supplies
•         Calibrating equipment
•         Delivering program:

1. a powerpoint presentation on concepts and terminology
2. on boat session on water quality issues including water quality testing conducted by students
3. guide students through established learning stations and completion of workbook
4. in-class follow-up (if requested by teacher)

•         Data entry
•         Program evaluation with teachers and students

Travel:

•         A valid driver’s license and use of a private vehicle is required.  Mileage reimbursement is offered.

Term:

•         Twelve week position with possibility for extension. 
•         Variable Monday to Friday.
•         35 hours per week.  Hours to vary within 8am to 4:30pm frame (no lunch break), Monday to Friday.
•         Latest possible start date is Tues, Sept 12^th
•         Candidate must be available for the duration without any need for extended time off

Application Requirements:

•         Resume
•         3 references

Apply to:

•         Email:                   speddle@acaphumberarm.com
•         Mail:                     P.O. Box 564, Corner Brook, NL, A2H 6E6
•         In Person:            Office 2020, Forest Centre, Grenfell Campus

Resumes must be RECEIVED by 12 noon, Wednesday, August 31^st. 

ACAP Humber Arm Inc. is a not-for-profit organization serving the Bay of Islands and Humber Valley regions of western Newfoundland.  The Association is governed by a volunteer board of director’s representing a diverse range of stakeholders from the fields of academia, government, first nations, industry, economic development and the community at large.  With a strong history of stakeholder engagement, credible scientific research and innovative responses to community needs, ACAP Humber Arm has established itself as a leader in integrated coastal management.  Efforts are concentrated in the areas of: marine water quality, coastal land use planning, and environmental education.

[From http://www.polarisinstitute.org]

Campaigns/Organizing Job Description: For more than 6 years, the Polaris Institute has worked in collaboration with labour, environmental, youth and social justice groups, on a multi-year campaign to build support for our public water systems and challenge the social and environmental impacts of bottled water [see our site http://www.insidethebottle.org]. The Inside the Bottle campaign has provided tools and services such as, corporate research, rapid response analysis and web-based actions, to municipal governments, university/college campuses, high schools and community water groups. Campuses are running campaigns to urge their administrations to end the sale of bottled water on campus and provide more access to tap water for students. Students are playing a critical role in Canada and already 13 campuses have committed to ditch-the-bottle and back-the-TAP!

In this internship program, interns will take on significant projects to advance the Inside the Bottle campaign by building a team of activists on their own campus and in their region. Regional organizers will work in their targeted region with remote support from Polaris Institute’s Campaigns Coordinator in Ottawa. Organizers will develop water programs and targets while simultaneously coordinating and working with other student leaders on campuses in their region. The internship will include direct skills trainings on grassroots campaign planning, strategy, and tactics, student outreach, and advocacy.

For full job description please visit:

http://www.polarisinstitute.org/regional_student_organizer_volunteercoordinatrice_%C3%A9tudiante_r%C3%A9gionale_b%C3%A9n%C3%A9vole

Job Opportunity: Gardener/Landscaper/Assistant Contract
Employer’s name: Common Ground
Location: St. John’s, NL

Common Ground is a newly formed non-profit organization dedicated to environmentally and economically sustainable urban agriculture and community development. Common Ground currently oversees a number of projects in St. John’s, including;

• The St. John’s Safer Soil Project/Lead Safe Yard Pilot Program
  • Conducts public education about lead safe gardening and recreation in areas with elevated soil lead level
  • Conducts residential soil lead testing, develops landscaping remediation plans
  • Conducts demonstrations of phytoremediation, a process which uses plants to clean soil
  • Operates a downtown demonstration garden to promote lead safe gardening and sustainable urban agricultural practices.
• Biochar Field Trials
  • Designed Atlantic Canada’s first successful field trial of biochar, an organic soil amendment which increases soil fertility, reduces water and fertilizer requirements and sequesters carbon in soil. Biochar can also be used for adsorption of soil contaminants.
• Sustainable Greenhouse Demonstration Project
  • Plans include construction of an innovative energy-efficient greenhouse.

Common Ground is currently seeking to hire a Head Gardener/Landscaper to oversee activities associated with the Lead Safe Yard Pilot Project and the Safer Soil Demonstration Garden, and to provide some administrative and organizational assistance to the Common Ground Executive Director.

The successful applicant will report to the Executive Director and will be responsible for the following activities;

• Overseeing the growing of food for local charities using lead safe gardening practices;
• Organizing garden volunteers;
• Conducting garden tours, organizing and delivering workshops and presentations on lead safe gardening;
• Conducting residential soil tests, designing landscaping remediation plans, managing soil data and conducting homeowner education consultations;
• Participate in construction of lead-safe landscaping demonstration models;
• Overseeing phytoremediation demonstration sites and manage phytoremediation soil and plant data;
• Overseeing biochar field trial and manage field trial data;
• Provide administrative and organizational assistance to the Executive Director as required, which may include grant and report writing, event organizing, publicity and outreach, research and planning.

The successful applicant will be an outgoing, self-motivated and well organized individual who has a passion for sustainable food systems and community development. S/he will have the following qualifications and experience;

• A great deal of experience in organic agriculture;
• Landscaping experience;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Computer skills including word processing, simple graphic design and excel. Knowledge of Google Sketchup would be an asset.
• Experience with environmental and/or social justice organizing, publicity and outreach.
• Post secondary diploma or degree preferred. Educational background in chemistry, biology or business administration would be ideal.
• Having access to own transportation would also be a definite asset.

Ideally, the candidate will be between 20 and 30 years of age. Salary will be $15 per hour for 30 – 35 hrs work per week (pending final funding approval). Some weekend work will be required (ie. for caring for plants, conducting workshops.)

This is a six week contract from mid-July to the end of August with a likely extension for an additional 12 weeks from early September through the end of November.

Interested applicants can email CV with three references to Lori Heath, Executive Director at safersoil@gmail.com no later than Friday, July 14. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information on this project, please leave a message for Lori Heath, Common Ground Executive Director by email or by phone at 738-7542. Some background information available at our website (under development) at www.safersoil.ning.com.

Summerhill Group is a company dedicated to transforming the market to more sustainable options. They do this educating consumers on the benefits of choosing more energy-efficient products, such as compact fluorescent light bulbs, programmable thermostats and Energy Star rated appliances. While based in Toronto, Ontario, they work with many utilities and retailers nationwide every year, to bring Canadians the information they need to make better choices every day.

Summerhill Group is working with Newfoundland Hydro to bring Newfoundland & Labrador our newest project, the Coastal Labrador Energy Efficiency Project. There are two different roles they are hiring for:

1. Direct Install Representatives – Nain (4 representatives) and Mary’s Harbour (3 representatives) – They will be visiting households and small businesses in their designated areas, and offering direct installs of small products (aerators, showerheads, compact fluorescent light bulbs, etc.) in residents’ homes as well as in small businesses. They will also be promoting the Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) to homeowners. This program is a provincial initiative offering subsidized energy-saving retrofits to qualifying households in Newfoundland & Labrador.

2. Outreach Representatives – Hopedale (1 representative) and Port Hope Simpson (1 representative) – These representatives will be responsible for coordinating their own outreach events to promote REEP within their communities. They will also likely be responsible for phone calls to homeowners educating them on the benefits of the energy-efficient retrofits included in REEP.

Please also feel free to visit their website at http://www.summerhillgroup.ca
These positions are also listed under the Careers section.

Ecosystem Management Director (Executive Director)
Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation
Indian Bay, NL

Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation (IBEC) is a membership driven not-for-profit organization focused on the conservation and enhancement of our watershed. For over 20 years IBEC has been engaged in management and stewardship activities including mobilizing and conducting valuable ecosystem research. Located within the watershed is a field research station with office space, classroom facilities, laboratories and chalets among other amenities. IBEC strives to improve the understanding and management of our watershed through ecosystem-based research.

The Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation is seeking an outdoor/conservation enthusiast to lead the organization in the realization of our mission. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides leadership in fulfilling the following key responsibilities:

• Position IBEC as an ecosystem management leader in hosting and mobilizing research;
• Establish a Communication Plan to increase membership and promote awareness of IBEC and it’s field research station;
• Serve as a champion and primary spokesperson of IBEC to the membership, public and partners;
• Develop a strategy to increase utilization of the field research station;
• Attract new funding and revenue to reduce the reliance on government funding;
• Oversee the management and overall direction of the organizations day-to-day activities, as well as the implementation and monitoring of projects;
• Develop partnerships and other agreements that align with the goals and advancement of the organization;
• Engage and advise the Board of Directors to maintain a strong, productive and motivated Board.

Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the rare ability to act as fundraiser, strategist, champion and manager. He/She will be an innovative leader with a passion for the outdoors.
• Demonstrated leadership in a forward-thinking organization with a background in strategic thinking and programs;

• Successful track record of sourcing funding and proposal writing
• Board relations and governance skills;
• Outstanding communication skills including computer skills with Microsoft Office and website development;
• The ability to inspire, represent and connect with the membership, partners and other stakeholders;
• Partnership and relationship building skills;
• Strong conflict management skills with good judgment and a level-headed approach to leading and managing;
• Research experience and the ability to liaison with academic institutions.

Travel:
A valid drivers licence and use of a private vehicle to travel to the field study station is required.

Salary
$45 000 – $55 000 depending on qualifications and experience

Full time

To Apply
Please email resume and cover letter to ibecoffice@gmail.com or fax to 709-678-2458.
The closing date for applications is July 19th, 2011.

The Kelligrews Ecological Enhancement Program (KEEP) is an NGO dedicated to environmental conservation and education. KEEP is seeking outgoing and energetic post secondary students/graduates to fill the following positions:

1. Summer projects coordinator
2. Conservation intern

These positions include outdoor work and candidates should be prepared to work in inclement weather. Successful candidates should have strong written and oral communication skills, as well as solid time management and organizational skills. Previous experience with GIS mapping, event coordination, and report and proposal writing is an asset. The Summer Projects Coordinator position requires a vehicle; KEEP pays mileage at current government rates.

Please note: These positions are located in Kelligrews, CBS.

Please forward your application to kelligrewseep@yahoo.ca by June 30th, 2011.
Don’t hesitate to email if you have any questions or require further information.

These positions are financially supported by the town of Conception Bay South and Service Canada.

July 11th to August 26th

NAACAP is a non-profit organisation that works to protect and enhance the rivers of the Northeast Avalon region. We require an Outreach Assistant to help us with our volunteer and partner activities.

The Outreach Assistant will be involved with promoting/organising NAACAPs volunteer activities. As well, this person will work with other students on a wide range of activities to garner public support for river and water conservation.

The Outreach Assistant is expected to have a working knowledge of rivers, good writing skills, confidence and experience in dealing with the public and a willingness to learn new things. This person must have been a fulltime student within the last academic year.

NAACAP offers a friendly work environment. NAACAP will also give the outreach assistant the opportunity to become involved in our other river activities. This is an opportunity for the right student to take ownership of a project and be crucial to its success .

$12 per hour 35 hour week

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to naacapnl@gmail.com.

Closing date: July 3rd 2011

For more info please contact Don Quigley on 726 9673

Northeast Avalon ACAP, Inc. is hiring an Environmental Technologist

Duties include watershed data collection and analysis, report writing, and field staff supervision.

For details, visit www.naacap.ca

Please direct questions and applications to: careers@naacap.ca

Deadline: June 13, 2011

Employment opportunity

Fisheries Research Intern (1 position, 10 weeks)

Application Deadline: June 15^th, 2011

Link: http://ccnl.ca/what-s-available/