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Job Opportunity: Energy Efficiency Program Coordinator

Employment Opportunity
Conservation Corps of 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. CCNL is now accepting applications for the following position.

Energy Efficiency Program Facilitator
In partnership with the Office of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Newfoundland Power, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and the Department of Education:
The successful applicant will have primary responsibility for facilitating an energy efficiency program, designed for grades K-6, through presentations in schools throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Initiate contact with schools to promote energy efficiency presentations and resources;
• Deliver energy efficiency presentations to schools throughout the province;
• Participate in outreach events that help raise awareness of the Office of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Newfoundland Power, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and CCNL;
• Maintain a detailed database of outreach activities, including numbers of people reached;
• Perform a variety of administrative support duties as required including evaluation and reporting.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have:
• Ability to deliver presentations in French an asset;
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills;
• Strong organizational ability;
• Experience working with youth, educators and schools;
• Strong writing and public speaking ability;
• Media and public relations experience would be an asset;
• Experience/knowledge of energy efficiency would be an asset;
• Applicant must hold a valid class five driver’s license and have access to a vehicle with appropriate insurance;
• Successful candidate for this position will be required to provide a Criminal Records Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Check.

Location & Salary:
Position is based in St. John’s with travel throughout the province. Salary for the above position is based on $35,000 per annum for 35 hours per week for approximately 36 weeks. Anticipated start date of September 15, 2014. Funding approval for this position is pending. As such, CCNL reserves the right to cancel this position, should funding approval be declined.

How to Apply:
Please apply with cover letter, résumé and three references before September 5, 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 or http://www.climatechangeeducation.ca

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

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Volunteer Opportunity: Canadian Environment Network

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Position: Special Project Volunteers
Organization: Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) http://rcen.ca
Locations: anywhere in Canada

Background

The Canadian Environmental Network was founded in 1977, as a non-profit, non-partisan environmental network that links environmental organizations from across Canada. After loss of federal funding, the organization has become totally volunteer based and is going through a period of renewal to rebuild its membership base, extend its networking capability and re-examine its services and programs.

The Canadian Environmental Network is looking for additional volunteers to help build the new virtual organization through work on a number of projects and programs. As a volunteer you will have a very direct role, working with Board members and other volunteers in determining the future of the organization and will be able to network with individuals and environmental organizations from across Canada. It will also provide you with an opportunity to put into practice your knowledge, expertise and skills.

For more information about the Canadian Environmental Network please see our website at rcen.ca .

What areas are we seeking volunteer help?

We are looking for creative enthusiastic volunteers that can either act as team members or take an active leadership role. More specifically, at this moment, RCEN is seeking volunteers with a knowledge, interest and preferably experience in Canadian environmental issues and/or the specific areas below.

  • Website Management (knowledge of the Drupal website content management system and website development would be highly desireable);
  • Media Services (including writing / editing; experience using internet media for social marketing highly desirable);
  • Membership Development and Services (developing a strategy to build a new membership base and identifying and building programs to serve them;
  • Support in Material Translation (English-French);
  • Support for RCEN Caucus Activities (e.g., the Health Caucus); and
  • A Co-ordinator for the Biodiversity Caucus (training will be available for this position)

Applications will be held for a year and applicants will be considered for other volunteer positions, as the need arises.

Commitment

Suggested commitment is at least 1-3 volunteer hours per week. Volunteers should also attend a monthly 1 hour conference call.

As RCEN has become a totally volunteer based virtual organization “without walls”, it makes extensive use of teleconferencing to link members and volunteers together. Consequently, as previously noted, volunteers should have access to a computer and the internet. You must be at least 18 years old. Please also indicate whether you will be available for volunteer activities over the summer period and/or available to start volunteering in September 2014.

If you are interested please send an email to us including your resume and indicating positions of interest to:
secretary@rcen.ca

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Job Opportunity – Conservation Corps

Conservation Corps of Newfoundland and Labrador 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. Conservation Corps is now accepting applications for the following internship position.

Project Coordinator Intern

In partnership with the City of Mount Pearl

The Intern will work with communications staff to develop and implement a communication strategy designed to prevent littering through education and awareness. The Intern will engage corporate partners to take ownership of corporate grounds and ensure they are free of litter.  The Intern will work with municipal enforcement staff to develop an enforcement strategy and monitor results.  In addition, the successful candidate will organize community clean up events and promote them to encourage participation by residents, with a goal of creating a sustainable community commitment toward a clean and green city. Candidates for this position should have strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills; strong public relation skills and leadership ability; project coordination skills; the ability to work with minimal supervision; a demonstrated interest in environmental conservation and waste management issues would be considered an asset. Valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle with appropriate insurance considered an asset. Position based in Mount Pearl.

Salary for the above positions is $15.00 per hour for 35 hours per week for 27 weeks with an anticipated start date of June 16th, 2014. CCNL is a youth serving not-for-profit, therefore successful individuals to the above positions must be between the ages of 16 and 30.

Please apply with cover letter, resume and three references. For more information on Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador please visit www.ccnl.ca

Application Deadline is Monday June 9th, 2014.

Applications should be forwarded to:

Selection Committee, Conservation Corps Newfoundland & Labrador

Suite 103, 10 Austin Street

St. John’s NL, A1B 4C2

Tel: (709) 729-7266

Fax: (709) 729-7270

Email: applications@ccnl.ca

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Job: Project Coordinator, Western Environment Centre

Project Coordinator, Western Environment Centre

The Western Environment Centre (WEC) is a charitable organization that is based in Corner Brook. Our organization strives to engage communities in environmental issues in a balanced, objective, and informed manner; work with community partners to build capacity and involvement in environmental projects; and create a community of environmentally pro-active citizens

We are seeking an independent, enthusiastic and reliable project coordinator to help plan and implement two projects:

1)   A Sustainable Food Skills Workshop Series

2)   An E-BikeShare Pilot Program

 

Duration and Salary

The job will be remunerated at $18/hour for 25 hours ($500) a week between June 2nd and October 31st (22 weeks).

 

There is the potential for re-hiring in April 2015 for the second stage of the e-bikeshare project.

 

Duties

The project coordinator will be responsible for the following duties related to both projects.

Sustainable Food Skills Workshop Series

  • Plan and carry out a series of 8 workshops on ecologically responsible food systems and sustainable food skills
  • Develop some workshop content using the Root Cellars Rock workshop resource
  • Organize, promote and present workshops
  • Oversee project budget
  • Write final report to funder
  • Present progress updates to the board as needed

 

E-BikeShare Pilot

  • Working with the project committee, develop a plan of implementation for the E-BikeShare rental program for spring 2015
  • Coordinate the purchase of e-bikes and/or e-bike kits
  • Plan and carry out a minimum of 3 bicycle-related events in summer/fall 2014 to promote e-biking
  • Seek out other events in the community as opportunities for program promotion
  • Seek out additional funding partners
  • Assist in the development of evaluation tools and documents, i.e. surveys, quarterly evaluation report
  • Collect, record and maintain data
  • Provide scheduled updates to WEC board, project partners and project funders as required
  • Manage project budget in collaboration with the WEC treasurer

 

Job Qualifications

At minimum, a partial or completed undergraduate degree/college diploma in an environmental-related discipline or equivalent job experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent mathematical skills

Excellent organizational, time management and coordination skills

 

Assets

Some prior knowledge of food skills (gardening, cooking, canning), food system issues and sustainable transportation

Experience with media and public relations

Experience working with non-profit organizations

Experience/interest in biking

Fund development

 

Applicants are asked to send a resume and brief cover letter to info@wecnl.ca by Friday, May 9th at 5 pm. Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Student Jobs: ACAP Humber Arm

STUDENT SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Positions Available:

Community Environmental Events Coordinator – 1 position

Community Environmental Events Assistant – 2 positions

Job Description

Successful candidates will work as part of three person team to coordinate, promote, and deliver environmental activity days for children, in partnership with local Municipalities.

This position is based out of Corner Brook but will require travel throughout the Bay of Islands and Humber Valley regions.

Anticipated Dates and Hours

July 2nd, 2014 – late August
35 hours/week. Daytime business hours, Monday – Friday.

Wages

Community Environmental Events Coordinator – $11.00 / hour

Community Environmental Events Assistant – $10.25 / hour

Qualifications

These positions are ideal for high energy youth who enjoy contributing as part of a team. Experience working with groups of children is a requirement. The successful candidates must be confident, like working in an outdoor setting and have a good understanding of environmental issues.

Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle is an asset, particularly for the Community Environmental Events Coordinator position.

If candidates do not have valid first-aid certification they must be willing to complete such prior to the first day of work.

Applicants must:

  • be between the ages of 15 and 29
  • have attended school (high school or post-secondary) full time in 2013-14 and be returning to school full time September 2014
  • upon hiring, provide a Certificate of Conduct with Vulnerable Sector CheckResumes, including 3 references, must be received by ACAP Humber Arm no later than 4:00pm, Friday, May 30th.

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

    Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Student Job – CPAWS NL

Student Summer Job

 

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Newfoundland and Labrador chapter is looking for an Environmental Educator to join our team this summer. Successful applicant will assist coordinator with ongoing projects and public outreach.

 

Duties specific to this position will include (but not limited to):

  • Working with the Witless Bay Puffin & Petrel Patrol Program
    • Rescuing stranded puffin and petrel chicks during nightly patrols
    • Releasing rescued chicks to the ocean
    • Assisting with weighing/banding of birds
    • Working with local communities and youth within the program
    • Educating communities/businesses about “Dimming unnecessary Lights”
  • Assisting with beach cleanups/hikes/etc.

 

Some weekends are required. Experience working with youth would be an asset. Position is for 7 weeks, 35 hours a week at 10 dollars an hour. Applicants must be a returning student in Fall 2014.  Please send resumes to Tanya Edwards at tedwards@cpaws.org. Deadline to apply is May 23, 2014.

 

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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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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