Growing health therapeutic gardening and nature coordinator is expected to engage individuals and family as people with full competence and as full collaborators in community gardening planning, implementation and organize related mini workshops and nature activities in St. John’s, NL. This work starts early May 2012 for six months with possible extension depending on funding.

Qualifications desired:

– Experience working with persons with a diagnosed mental illness, preferably in a skill development or residential environment or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

– Therapeutic rehabilitation Course.

– Valid First Aid Certificate and CPR.

– Current driver’s license.

– May be required to use personal vehicle at work.

– Must have a Criminal Record Check

-Eligibility for employment grant an asset (such as NL Works)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

– Ability to work independently with teens with complex mental health needs.

– Previous experience in food gardening and the environment

– A basic knowledge about food gardening – planting, tending, caring and harvesting including knowledge of different plants and vegetables and their required growing conditions

– Enthusiasm for acquiring and sharing gardening knowledge and skills

– Likes to work outside

– Ability to organize work and prioritize.

– Demonstrated ability to teach in-group and one-to-one settings.

– Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

– Good time management skills.

– Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, medications and side effects.

– Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation.

– Ability to assess situations and diffuse crisis incidents.

– Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, (good level of fitness)

– Ability to work effectively with others.

– Ability to operate related equipment.

– Must be able to work flexible hours.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

•Sound judgment and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•High level of initiative and self-motivation.

•Self-awareness and self-management.

•An interest in life-long learning along with empathy and insight.

•Flexible and adaptable.

Resume and three references should be received by 27 April 2012. Interviews to be scheduled the following week. Send resumes to naturenl@naturenl.ca

WESTERN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Applications are now being accepted for the following positions:

Outdoor Education Assistant – Killdevil Camp and Conference Center in Gros Morne
(Term: May 8 – June 18, 2012)

Duties: The Outdoor Education Assistant will assist the District’s Outdoor Education Teacher with the safe and effective delivery of the District’s Residential Outdoor Education Program. The six 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. Depending upon weekly camp requirements the successful candidate will be required to work from 21 to 42 hours per week with a requirement for overnight stays at Killdevil 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

The Western School District thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidate(s) will be required to provide a recent Certificate of Conduct with a vulnerable sector query, as well as a copy of their First Aid certification designation, prior to employment confirmation.

Salary: Non-Union ($15.00 per hour)
Competition No: WSD OEA 2012-066
Hours: As Required

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Ms. Margaret McKeon at margaret.mckeon@wnlsd.ca. Please do not send applications to this email.
Applicants should make application in writing, quoting Competition #, and provide a detailed resume, including the names of three (3) professional references, on or before Tuesday, April 17, 2012 to:

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

St. Croix International Waterway Commission Project Coordinator: May 2012-August 2012. (St. Stephen, NB)

The Province of New Brunswick and the State of Maine established the St. Croix International Waterway Commission in 1987 to help governmental and local interests implement a long-term, cooperative management plan for their shared 180km/110mi St. Croix boundary corridor.

This corridor includes two of the largest lakes in New Brunswick and Maine, one of Eastern North America’s premier recreational rivers, and a major estuary. It also includes communities, industries, landowners, transportation and utility corridors, cultural sites and wilderness areas that are critical to the region’s heritage, lifestyle and economy.

The Commission has eight members, four appointed by the Premier of New Brunswick and four by the Governor of Maine. In addition, it has a Liaison officer from each of these governments and an Observer from each federal government. It maintains an international office at St. Stephen, N.B., with a small staff that serves both sides of the border.

The Commission is a non-profit organization in both countries (American 501(c)(3) organization; Canadian Registered Charity). It has no direct jurisdictional authority but rather works cooperatively with agencies and local interests to implement the St. Croix Management Plan.

Project Coordinator Job Constraints:

This position is limited to students who are:

1. is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
2. was registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year;
3. intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year;
4. is a student in a secondary, post-secondary, CEGEP (Quebec only), vocational or technical program;
5. is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act * and;
6. is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations

Priority will be given to students who are residents or who are currently residing in New Brunswick.

Priority will be given to students who are currently enrolled in post-graduate programs (Masters or PhD programs, consideration will be given to upper level undergraduates as well).

Priority will be given to students who have valid Canadian or U.S. passports.

A valid Canadian or American driver’s license and use of a car will be considered an asset.

Job Description:

The successful student will assist the executive director with project development around the nine core reporting areas for the Commission: Water, Fisheries, Planning, Land, Recreation, Heritage, Information, Economy and Other. The student will provide assistance with a wide range of tasks including administrative and financial tasks for the operational management of the Commission. As well they will assist with project development such as updating the website for our Commission as part of this year’s revitalization project; assist with the ongoing update of the St. Croix International Management Plan; assist where necessary with other project demands such as: lake water quality testing as part of an ongoing long-term database on the St. Croix River; assist with the Heritage River Summer Recreation Program; partake in the International festival a summer celebration for the border communities along the St. Croix river as well as the Chocolate festival held in St. Stephen, NB; and other projects that may arise during the employment term. This will be a great opportunity for a student to be exposed to the multi-faceted, multi-tasking, rigorous and rewarding experience of working with an International not-for-profit.

The successful candidate should have the following skills and qualifications:

• Excellent computer skills preferably experience in website maintenance and development and/or the ability to learn
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Self-motivated and self-directed with a strong work ethic
• Knowledgeable in natural resource management, forestry, water/watershed management, coastal and marine management, fisheries, and/or environmental education
• Experience in project development, management and implementation
• Knowledge of or willingness to quickly learn the relevant St. Croix watershed information
• Outreach and public awareness experience
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills are a must
• Experience in funding proposal writing and report writing will be considered an asset
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to work in an office setting and conduct field work when necessary

This position is completely funding dependent. If funding is not received for this position remuneration will likely not be available. Wages can be discussed upon the receipt of funding for this position.

Applications for this position will be accepted until April 27, 2012 at 5:00pm AST. Applications should include a cover letter which highlights the relevant experience, skills and qualifications the applicant has to meet the job constraints and description, as well as, an up to date resume. Serious inquiries only please.

Email applications are preferred

We’re looking for dynamic and responsible youth leaders from across Newfoundland and Labrador to join our new national EcoMentors Youth Activator Network!

Earth Day Canada’s EcoMentors program provides youth (ages 15 to 24) across Canada with training so that they can encourage other youth and younger kids to adopt positive environmental activities while building leadership and employability skills.

The EcoMentors Youth Activator Network is made up of youth representatives (from across the country starting in the east) who will deliver regional training to new EcoMentors and act as advisors to the program.

Earth Day Canada will be accepting applications from youth (18 to 24 years) to represent Labrador, Nova Central, Western and Eastern Newfoundland in the Youth Activator Network. Successful applicants will receive an honorarium for their work. Visitwww.earthday.ca for application details.

A Youth Activator

• Is 18 to 25 years old
• Receives free Youth Activator Training*
• Inspires and trains other youth to take action as EcoMentors
• Gains valuable leadership skills and employment experience
• Networks with other young environmental leaders across the country
• Receives a $2000 honorarium and paid expenses

*Youth Activator Training Sessions

Attendance at one of the two training sessions for new Youth Activators on March 1 or 3, 2012 in St. John’s and Corner Brook respectively is mandatory for all successful applicants.

For full position and application details visit ecomentors.ca/youth_activator_network.php
For more information, contact ecomentors@earthday.ca or 1-888-283-2784 ext. 101.

Youth! Environment! Leadership!

Josh Stevenson
EcoMentors Program Manager
Earth Day Canada
111 Peter St., Suite 503
Toronto, ON M5V 2H1
416.599.1991 x 103
ecomentors@earthday.ca

SOIL links Canadian farmers willing to take on and train apprentices with folks wanting to work and learn on an organic farm using sustainable practices. We aim to create apprenticeships which transfer lasting knowledge to both the farmer and the apprentice. Established in 1989 as a non-profit organization, our goals are:

• To encourage the growth of sustainable agriculture.
• To expose potential apprentices to a rural lifestyle. For those with little or no farming experience an apprenticeship can offer a valuable hands on learning environment in which to acquire the basic skills or even provide the basis for an agricultural career.
• To assist the farmer with the necessary support required to successfully run their organic operation. The farmers and farm community can also benefit greatly from the influx of new ideas, energy and enthusiasm of apprentices.

Canada Summer Jobs 2012 Bulletin

Canada Summer Jobs is a Government of Canada initiative. It provides funding for  not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers, and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to create summer job opportunities for studnets between theh ages of 15 and 30.

Applications will be accepted from February 1 to 29, 2012. The application form and Application Guide will be available starting February 1 at www.servicecanada.gc.ca/csj2012 or at any Service Canada Centre.

You can submit your application online, by mail or in person at any Service Canada Centre. The online application is a fast, easy-to-use, and secure way of applying. By submitting your application online, you will:

• have access to the application 24/7, from any location, allowing you to complete it at your convenience;
• ensure the application is received immediately by Service Canada; and
• receive a confirmation number, acknowledging the application has been received

Service Canada will inform employers of the status of their application beginnning in May 2012

For more information:

Click: servicecanada.gc.ca

Call: 1-800-953-5555

Visit: a Service Canada Centre