ECOACTION CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION INTERN
Position Code: EE091
Location:Southern Labrador
June 1 - August 21, 2009 (12 weeks)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
For the majority of Canadians, Labrador is a distant, pristine and unexplored region. However, scientists predict that northern latitudes will experience more warming from human-induced climate change than anywhere else in the world. Climate change will be a significant issue during the lifetime of Labrador’s youth.
From the spring of 2009 to the winter of 2011, the Quebec-Labrador Foundation, through Environment Canada’s eco-Action program funding, will work with students and teachers in two schools in Labrador to understand climate change, to take action, and to build community support to live more sustainably.
In 2009, the intern will paricipate in:
- Reviewing provincial curriculum outcomes and developing Cross-Curricular Climate Change Lesson Plans and Activities for Elementary and Secondary Students
- Creating an inventory of Local Grown Foods
- Preparing press releases for paper and radio media
The intern will work both independently and in collaboration with QLF staff, DU Staff and members of the community.
This is an excellent internship opportunity for a student with a strong background in biology, environmental science, and natural resource conservation planning who wishes to explore the potential for communities to engage in conservation initiatives. It will provide training in the ‘human’ element of conservation work, will offer an opportunity to explore the complexity of conservation, and will prepare an intern for further work in the field of community-based conservation.
QUALIFICATIONS: Important to the position is an interest and the ability to work with people, the ability to work independently in remote outdoor environments, knowledge of climate change factors affecting the northern Gulf region, ability to work with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to use a computer.
Due to funding criteria from Young Canada Works, you are eligible to apply if you:
- are between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- meet the eligibility criteria of the program for which you have been approved
- are registered in the YCW on-line candidate inventory
- are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment
- do not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW
- have been a full-time student (as defined by your educational institutions) in the semester preceding the YCW job
- intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the YCW job
- have a working knowledge of both English and French
- are willing to work in another region of Canada
- or are from outside the region of the Lower North Shore, however residents/students originally from the rural communities of the Lower North Shore of Quebec studying outside the region are eligible to apply
NOTE: Priority is given to candidates who have not previously participated in a summer work experience program. For students who travel more than 125 km from their residence to their summer job, a housing allowance and one round trip between the student's residence and the job location will be offered. QLF is an equal-opportunity employer.
TO APPLY:TO APPLY: Please go to the “how to apply (english) (français)” section of our website and complete our online application form. Please be sure to upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter as part of this process. Please apply by May 1, 2009. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so it is in your interest to apply early.