The 2012-2013 intake for FBC international internship applications is now open.

OPENINGS AVAILABLE:

Biodiversity Restoration and Community Development Facilitator in Canada and Cuba
Biodiversity Restoration Facilitator in Canada and Cuba
Organic Agriculture Facilitator in Canada and Cuba
Appropriate Technology Technician in Canada and Nicaragua
Biodiversity Restoration Facilitator in Canada and Dominican Republic
Rural Livelihood Developer in Canada and Dominican Republic
Biodiversity Restoration Facilitator in Canada and Honduras
Community Development Facilitator in Canada and Honduras
Environmental Educator in Canada and Honduras
Organic Agriculture Facilitator in Canada and Mexico
Biodiversity Restoration Facilitator in Canada and Costa Rica

Go to the Falls Brook Centre website for specific details on each placement at http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca/?page_id=117 or go to our website www.fallsbrookcentre.ca and click on internships in the top navigator bar.

DESCRIPTION:

Each year, Falls Brook Centre offers young Canadians an opportunity to gain practical experience in the fields of organic agriculture, environmental education, land restoration, renewable energy and community development through the Canadian International Development Agency’s (CIDA) International Youth Internship Program (IYIP). The goal of this project is to give young Canadians practical work experience and to develop skills in the fields of international relations and sustainable development both in the context of Atlantic Canada and in Latin America.

Falls Brook Centre internships are an integral part of equipping young professionals of today with practical knowledge and skills to work at a landscape level with local communities in transition.  As an organization we seek to inform our policy discussions and educational outreach with hands-on skill-building.  A morning might be spent turning compost and then suiting up to assist with a public forum on adaptation to climate change.  A 10-day analog forestry workshop might be arranged where you are soaking in and learning from some of the leading restoration biologists without a weekend break.  The internship will be what you are willing to put into it.  The value is really in how you can apply yourself.  Most placements are in rural areas faced with challenging situations. You should expect to spend a very full eight months requiring time, energy, productivity and a perspective willing to be challenged and engaged.

PREREQUISITES FOR ALL INTERNSHIPS:

Be aged 30 or under;
Be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants able to work in Canada;
Be currently under or unemployed;
Have not previously worked outside Canada in a paid, career-related position;
Be a graduate of a college or university; and
Have not previously participated in another Youth Employment Strategy (YES) internship program
Be able to function in both written and spoken Spanish;
Applicable Degrees include the following: forestry, biology, geography, international development, environmental studies or science, resource management, anthropology or rural development
Please visit our internships page for full details on the 20 placements and application process or visit our website www.fallsbrookcentre.ca

APPLICATION DETAILS:

To apply, please send all applications via email to:
Tegan Wong-Daugherty  | International Intern Coordinator
Email:  internships@fallsbrookcentre.ca

Applications will only be accepted by e-mail.  Applicants should electronically provide a cover letter, indicating the position(s) in which they are interested and highlighting their qualifications for this position, along with a resume and 2 references. Please indicate  in your cover letter your earliest possible start date.

While Falls Brook Centre appreciates all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  If you have not been contacted within one month of application deadline please assume that we have chosen other candidates for this round of internships.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted immediately and hiring will continue until all positions are filled.

The New Brunswick Environmental Network is hiring an Executive Assistant

Are you interested in learning, connecting, engaging with the multi-faceted groups, individuals, agencies and organizations working on the varied environmental issues in the province?

Do you like working with people, organizing meetings, and have experience in teamwork?

The NBEN (www.nben.ca) is a dynamic and innovative organization that functions as the New Brunswick’s environmental movement’s “central station” – and we are currently looking for a motivated and well-organized individual interested in environmental issues in New Brunswick to fill the position of Executive Assistant (EA). The EA will assist the Executive Director in the delivery of numerous initiatives currently underway.

The ideal candidate will be well-organized, independent yet experienced in team work, will have experience in communications and networking processes, and will be able to work in a multi-faceted environment where the digital interface is an integral part of the work.

Job requirements:

• 2 years minimum in the non-profit sector (management position)
• experience in networks or network processes
• excellent computer skills (including websites, facebook)
• can work independently
• excellent communicator
• Bilingualism preferred, but unilingual individuals are invited to apply

The position will be filled for 6 months, with a possibility of extension. The successful candidate can be located in either Sussex, Fredericton or Moncton.

Salary: 16$ to 20$/hr, depending on qualifications

start-up – immediately

Please send your resume, and the names of two recent references to (in electronic format only): nben@nben.ca

Information: Sabine Dietz, sbdietz@gmail.com

Application deadline: this position will be open until filled.

Job Title: Environmental Project Manager

Location: Black’s Harbour, New Brunswick

Employment type: full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Start date: January - February, 2012

Job Purpose and Organization Description

The Project Manager will oversee the planning and implementation of Eastern Charlotte Waterway’s environmental projects in Southwestern New Brunswick. Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc. (ECW) is a not-for-profit environmental organization that performs monitoring and research to protect coastal and freshwater resources, in addition to raising the capacity of local communities to address issues of environmental concern through public education and awareness initiatives. ECW also operates an on-site ISO accredited microbiology laboratory and provides sample collection services to support the organization’s not for profit objectives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

1. •Develop and implement environmental projects that target the needs of the public and ecosystems of Southwest New Brunswick

• Create project work plans, schedule and coordinate project events such as field work and stakeholder consultations;

• Assist the Executive Director with recruitment, management, and orientation of project staff;

• Coordinate project activities, such as field work and public events;

• Engage stakeholders, including youth, interest groups, and individuals in environmental stewardship;

• Monitor and report on project progress, track deliverables, and revise project activities accordingly;

1. •Plan and monitor the allocation of resources (human, financial, and physical) to projects to ensure adherence to budgets and financial reporting requirements;

• Elicit stakeholder and volunteer participation and develop communication plans to share   project outcomes;

• Review the quality of project tasks regularly and evaluate project outcomes to maintain high standards;

1. •Write reports to communicate progress to funders, to disseminate information to stakeholders, and to document project outcomes in technical and scientific formats;

• Provide technical assistance to the Executive Director for project development and proposal writing;

1. • Deliver public presentations and assume PR responsibilities in relation to project activities and outcomes

Qualifications

Education and experience

University degree(s) in a suitable natural science discipline plus a minimum of two years related work experience, preferably in a not-for-profit setting. Applicants with other academic qualifications and a minimum of four years of applicable work experience (relative to the skills and attributes listed below) will also be considered.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Experience with project management or staff supervision  

1. •Strong technical writing skills demonstrated by experience writing scientific reports drawing on a range of academic literature and research papers

• Self-directed and task-oriented, with an ability to supervise and motivate others

• Knowledge of the design and implementation of projects to monitor surface water quality

• Experience performing field work in aquatic environments

• Demonstrate effective communication and public speaking skills

• High attention to detail and results-oriented disposition

1. •Proficiency in the use of computers for word processing, data analysis, email, spreadsheet development, and scientific research

• Experience in the design and maintenance of websites and with GIS software will be considered assets

Working Conditions

The Project Manager will work primarily in an office environment, but will also be required to conduct fieldwork in remote locations and attend public events as required by projects.  The Project Manager may also be required to work occasionally on evenings or weekends as required by projects.

Rate of pay:  $16 - $20/hour, depending on experience

To apply for this employment opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume including at least 2 references to rjm.ecw@nb.aibn.com no later than 5pm on Monday, December 12th with the subject line heading ‘Project Manager Application’. We thank all those who apply for their interest in this opportunity, however due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position: Executive Director
Organization: ACORN http://www.acornorganic.org
Location: Sackville, New Brunswick

Interested in providing key leadership, vision, enthusiasm and commitment to organics in Atlantic Canada?

Do you have significant experience in senior non-profit management and administration?

If yes, then you may want to consider applying for the position of Executive Director of ACORN (Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network).

Position is located in our lovely offices in Sackville, NB.

Deadline to apply is December 23rd (only short-listed applicants will be contacted). Interviews to be held in early January.

Full details are available here:
http://acornorganic.org/pdf/ExecutiveDirector.pdf

When applying, please indicate that you saw this posting at GoodWorkCanada.ca.