ESSE News

Great Opportunity

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:16:00 +0000

WILDLIFE PRESERVATION CANADA is searching for a “New Noah”, an enthusiastic young Canadian scientist willing to participate in a rigorous eight-month professional training program, with the possibility of a six month Canadian internship placement to follow, to learn the methods of endangered species management pioneered in Europe by the late author and naturalist Gerald Durrell.

CANADA'S NEW NOAHS will be offered scholarship funding to travel and work first on the island of Jersey in the English Channel, at the Trust's International Training Centre. Here they will receive five weeks of training working along side zoo staff members and receive hands-on experience in the methods of captive breeding and management with the unique collection of endangered animals being bred at the zoological facility of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. Following this formal training, the New Noah will journey to the island of Mauritius

in the Indian Ocean, once the home of the ill-fated Dodo. On Mauritius, they will work for six to seven months as field assistant to the Trust's on-going in situ field research, captive breeding and re-introduction programs with endangered birds in Mauritius. A six-month Canadian internship placement, working with Canadian endangered species, may follow the return from Mauritius.

What does it take to become one of Canada's New Noahs?

• Post secondary degree in biology, zoology, veterinary or related studies

• A passionate interest in wildlife conservation

• A natural talent with animals and experience in observing and caring for them

• Ability to work closely with others as part of a team

• Ability to work independently when necessary with a minimum of direction

• Ability to be flexible and open-minded

• Ability to laugh at oneself -- even while struggling to save the world

• Excellent health, climbing skills and a love of hiking

• Good written and oral communications skills

• Fluency in French an advantage, but not a requirement

NOTE: The successful applicant will be expected to be available from July 2012 to March 2013

to participate in this program.

DEAD LINE for applying is December 16 th , 2011
More information at http://www.wildlifepreservation.ca/programs/cnn.php

Move Out Madness 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:53:00 +0000

For the month of April, Move-Out Madness will be launching its free services that help students with the hustle bustle of moving out. Move-Out Madness is a program that creates and promotes environmental and social sustainability and is designed to help students who are moving, easily dispose of unwanted items while redirecting the items back into the community or into the city’s landfill. The program is an initiative of Off-Campus Living of Student Life, in collaboration with the City of Guelph, Habitat for Humanity Guelph Restore, Guelph Food Bank, Meal Exchange, the Sustainability Office, Student Housing Services, Student Volunteer Connections, Volunteer Centre of Guelph-Wellington, and the CSA Food Bank.

Move-Out Madness has four free services; Bulky-item Pick Up, Clear the Shelves, Stuff Swap, and E-Waste Collection. This year all the information, registration, volunteer opportunities, and regulations, can be found be visiting www.uoguelph.ca/~moveout .

[1] Bulky Item Pick Up: Redirecting unwanted items for free from your house to either Habitat for Humanity's Restore, students next year, or the city's landfill. Non-Perishable food items will also be picked up at your curb to help keep the shelves stalked at the CSA Food Bank. For free pick up of bulky items or non-perishable foods, register online at www.uoguelph.ca/~moveout. Pick Up Dates: April 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, and May 2.

[2] Clear the Shelves (April 11 - 25): Residence students have the chance to donate unwanted non-perishable foods and clothing into the three designated drop off locations with all proceeds going to the Guelph Food Bank. Drop off boxes are located at the Residence Life Desks located in Prairie Hall, East Hall, and Lennox/Addington Hall. Everybody Clean Up , taking place on April 18, 21, and 25, will also be acting as a bit more of a push in East Residences to get people donating food and unwanted items.

[3] Stuff Swap (April 11 - 25) : "take what you need, leave what you don't". Stop by the UC Courtyard to check out this one-of-a-kind free garage sale with things from shirts to toaster ovens to text books! After exams, the Stuff Swap will resume in its original location in the second level of the CSA food bank. You are encouraged to neatly drop off your unwanted items and non-perishable food items too!

[4] Electronic waste (E-Waste) collection (April 11 - May 2): E-Waste Collection serves as an opportunity to have electronics such as computers, phones, televisions, and vacuums, properly recycled.. Drop off locations will be located under the overhang of the Mackinnon Extension Building, in the truck loading zone of the Science Complex, and in the OVC main building. Go towww.uoguelph.ca/~moveout for more details.

Move-Out Madness is still in need of volunteers for nearly every aspect of the program including the Bulky-Item Pick Up, Clear the Shelves, Stuff Swap, Everybody Clean Up, general promotion, and community relations. Anyone interested in lending a few hours of help, will receive a variety of benefits and network opportunities. For full details on volunteer opportunities, visitwww.uoguelph.ca/~moveout, or email moveout@uoguelph.ca.

Green Living Show

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:51:00 +0000

Eco-Conscious Consumers! 400+ Exhibitors! 3 Days!

The Green Living Show is Canada’s largest green consumer show dedicated to educating the public about easy and workable solutions for leading a sustainable lifestyle. Visitors can shop the wide variety of exhibitor booths while gathering information and inspiration from a diverse selection of demonstrations, presentations, and activities.

Direct Energy Centre & Exhibition Place - Toronto, ON

Save the date! April 15-17

Visit: http://www.greenlivingonline.com/torontoshow/

Graduate Student Opportunities!

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:41:00 +0000

University of Guelph

Glacial Geology (Ph.D. and M.Sc)

Emmanuelle Arnaud of the School of Environmental Sciences is currently seeking graduate students interested in field-based glacial geology. There is currently one fully funded research projects related to the analysis of Quaternary glacial deposits in the context of groundwater resource management in the Guelph area, though qualified students with other interests are also welcome to apply. Background in geology, geography, Earth science, Environmental Science

or related discipline is required.

For more information on specific projects or admissions, please contact Emmanuelle Arnaud (earnaud@uoguelph.ca ). You can also visit www.uoguelph.ca/~earnaud.

University of Waterloo

Ecology

Funding is available students interested in graduate research in the following three areas:

1. the investigation of plant morphology on microclimate conditions and insect population dynamics. Using a pea/pea aphid system, the successful applicant will develop equipment to measure microclimate at fine spatial scales, and resulting impacts on aphid populations.

2. the investigation of the effects of variation in the abiotic environment on invasion and extinction risk. In particular, we would like the applicant to address the effects of autocorrelation in environmental signals (e.g. temperature), and to develop a model invertebrate system for laboratory experiments.

3. modelling the effects of ecosystem engineering in multi-species

systems

The ideal candidates will combine experimental and mathematical approaches to produce powerful conclusions regarding insect dynamics in crop systems. A background in either ecology or mathematics is required. To be considered, candidates must be eligible for admission to the Biology graduate program at University of Waterloo (http://biology.uwaterloo.ca/graduate). Stipend: Candidates receive financial support through a combination of teaching and research stipend. Travel funds to attend scientific conferences are available.

Contact: Dr. Kim Cuddington - Department of Biology, University of Waterloo

e-mail: kcudding@uwaterloo.ca

Relay for Life!

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:19:00 +0000

Through the night on Saturday March 12^th until 7 AM on Sunday March 13^th, ESSE sent a team to participate in the UofG Relay for Life fundraiser at the Athletic Centre. Participating teams had to have at least one member walking the course at all times. There were also aerobic workouts and ‘amazing races’ to keep everyone up and energized.

ESSE raised almost $1400 and finished 3^rd out of over 40 teams! Congrats!

OAC Leadership Conference Positions Available

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:27:00 +0000

The OAC Dean’s Office is looking for two students to be co-managers for next year’s OAC Leadership Conference Committee.

The OAC Leadership Conference Committee is a student run committee (with the assistance of the OAC Dean’s Office). Students solicit sponsors, design the schedule, invite speakers for this two day event as well as organizing the logistics. The goal of the conference is to bring students from all four OAC campuses together to discuss student leadership at the University and beyond. Students from all majors and programs within the OAC are encouraged to apply for these positions.

These positions will run from March 2011-February 2012 and each student will earn $500 for the year.

Time commitment will vary based on the time of year. Bi-weekly, hour long meetings with the OAC Leadership Conference Committee will occur in the Winter and Fall terms.

Students interested in this position must fill out an application form (see below) and submit a resume to Melinda Vanryn or Joy Steele in Johnston Hall room 133A no later than March 2nd, 2011 at 4:00pm.

Interviews will be held the week of the 7th .

The application and more information about the position can be found at:

http://www.oac.uoguelph.ca/current/organizations-events/events.cfm

Volunteering Opportunities with the OAC - Student Recruitment Initiatives

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:43:00 +0000

Join the OAC in its student recruitment initiatives! OAC students play an integral role in helping to recruit prospective students.

Benefits of volunteering:

- Become a leader in the community

- Gain a variety of skills and abilities including public speaking, project coordination, event planning, recruiting

- Leadership efforts may foster other opportunities (e.g. awards, ambassador status, employment, references)

Get Involved by volunteering as a:

- Student ambassador or panel speaker at Reach Ahead student conferences

- Facilitator at professional development (PD) workshops

- Student representative at on-campus recruitment events

Upcoming 2011 events

- March 3rd: Environment PD workshop

- March 3rd: Agriculture and Food Business Reach Ahead student conference

- April 29th: Food, health and business PD workshop

- May 19th: Environment Reach Ahead student conference

Interested?

Contact Jason Tran, OAC Liaison Officer, at tranv@uoguelph.ca.

Employment Opportunities with the County of Wellington

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:34:00 +0000

Tree Nursery Assistant Posting #007-11 [Full-Time Position]

Reporting to the Tree Nursery Manager, the Tree Nursery Assistant is responsible

for the propagation and daily maintenance of the trees, the organization and

maintenance of tree orders, and the tree database inventory. All nursery

operations are completed with volunteers, the Tree Nursery Assistant will work

with a large number of volunteers on a daily basis, ranging from students to

seniors. The Assistant will undertake, as needed, other duties relating to the

Green Legacy Programme and County Forests.

The Tree Nursery Assistant position offers a comprehensive benefit package and

a salary range of: $37,528.40 - $43,880.20 (2011 Compensation Grid)

Two (2) Seasonal Tree Nursery Workers Posting #011-11

Reporting to the Tree Nursery Assistant, the Seasonal Tree Nursery Worker is

responsible for the propagation of the Green Legacy Nursery trees. The daily

operation includes: propagation, watering, and maintenance of the trees and

nursery equipment. The Seasonal Staff work with a large number of volunteers

on a daily basis, ranging from students to seniors. The Seasonal Tree Nursery

Worker must be available from March 1st to May 31st, 2011. Flexibility to work

some Saturdays is required.

The Seasonal Tree Nursery Worker position offers an hourly range of:

$17.17 - $20.10 (2011 Compensation Grid)

Full job descriptions and further details are available on our

website at www.wellington.ca.

The Tree Nursery is located on Wellington County Road #34 in the Township of

Puslinch and is responsible for growing 150,000+ seedlings and 7,500 saplings

per year.

Applicants are invited to submit a resume to the undersigned clearly marked with

the appropriate posting number by February 4th, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.

If applying for more than one posting, please submit a separate resume with

posting number indicated for each position you are applying for.

ATTENTION: HR DEPARTMENT, County of Wellington Administration

Centre, 74 Woolwich Street, Guelph ON N1H 3T9.

E-mail: careers@wellington.ca or Fax: (519) 837-8882. Please respond by one

method of application only. No phone calls please. Information collected will be

used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of

Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.

The County is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available

for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs

known in advance.

Proposed Changes to First Year Curriculum

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:37:00 +0000

FYI:

Senate has mandated that majors begin an “intensification” of first year programs and their respective majors. Current students will NOT be affected – these changes will take effect for incoming students in the F’11 semester. The proposed changes would comprise a model where students take fewer courses in first year, but chosen courses are weighted greater to yield the same 2.5 credits per regular semester.

Ex.: One course @ 1.0 credit + 3 courses @ 0.5 credits each = 4 courses @ 2.5 credits per semester

Current propositions for the B. Sc. (Env.) majors may include an amalgamation of courses such as ENVS*1020, PHIL*2070, as well as courses based in environmental economics and law.

Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre Internship Program

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 01:55:00 +0000

Do you love animals? Looking to gain some hands-on experience caring for wildlife?

The Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre (in Napanee, ON) is looking for candidates for their summer internship program. Students will get the opportunity to work with Ontario's native wildlife in a hands-on setting.

Looking for more information? Check out http://www.sandypineswildlife.org/.

SPWC is reviewing candidates for the 2011 rotations. Interested applicants can forward their resume to Leah Birmingham, at 428 Buttermilk Falls Road, Roblin ON, K0K 2W0 - or send an email to labirmingham@gmail.com.

Good luck on your finals!

Cluster Leader Position Available (W'11)

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:43:00 +0000

Need a place to stay for the upcoming winter semester? Want to stay in tune with the residence life? Feel like you have a lot to offer to first year students?

A leader is needed for a combined Environmental Science / Engineering cluster for next semester.

Cluster Leaders act as mentors and offer academic support to students living in their residence community. They are reimbursed for their work with a semesterly stipend.

Interested? Contact Mildred Eisenbach at meisenba@uoguelph.ca with a copy of your resume.

ESSE Paints the Cannon

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:13:00 +0000

On Thursday, October 28th, ESSE members got together to paint the cannon. Here's the masterpiece as it stood that night before a few mischievous vandals splashed it 'artistically' in a sneak attack.

Want to get a shot at painting the cannon? An Enviro Sci cannon painting event is coming up. Check your ESSE newsletter for the date - and dress for the mess!

Science and Engineering Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:58:00 +0000

Looking to get involved and help attract new students to become enviro-scis? November 14th is the University of Guelph's Science and Engineering Sunday! This will occur in the gyms on campus.
Set-up: 9:30AM-10
Staffing: 10:30-1PM
Lunch will be available afterwards.

We are looking to inform prospective/future students about things like co-op experiences, the Environmental Sciences Symposium, 4th year projects, exchanges/opportunities abroad and just general experiences as an enviro-sci.

If you are interested in helping, please email esse@uoguelph.ca ASAP!

The ESSE Blog is back!

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:38:00 +0000

Greetings fellow Enviro Scis,

The ESSE blog has been rediscovered, rejuvenated, and revamped!

We hope to provide you with important and up-to-date information regarding all upcoming events, job/volunteer postings, and relevant happenings in the Enviro world.

This blog will be operated in collaboration with the ESSE website, focusing rather on short-term and forthcoming affairs.

Questions? Concerns? Contact us at esse@uoguelph.ca.

Take it easy,

Mike
Vice-President External

Canadian Wildlife Service (Ontario), Environment Canada

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:25:00 +0000

Wildlife Technician

Canadian Wildlife Service (Ontario), Environment Canada
Contact Mike Cadman: (519) 362-7078;
Time period: April 20-August 21, 2009
Deadline for application: March 31, 2009
Location: Based out of Burlington CWS office, but field work primarily in Guelph area. Some additional travel required.

Aerial insectivore and grassland bird populations in Ontario are declining. The work involved will help determine the importance of breeding habitats and other occupied sites near Guelph, establish baseline population levels, and help fill gaps in knowledge of the ecology of some of the species involved.

Under the supervision of the Songbird Biologist, the Wildlife Technician will have the following responsibilities:

• Undertaking surveys for swallow species, Chimney Swifts and grassland birds
• Documenting and georeferencing nesting locations
• Habitat description and vegetation surveys
• Coordinating volunteers performing bird surveys and monitoring projects
• Data entry, summary and report preparation
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to identify the species involved
• Solid experience with bird survey and monitoring techniques and habitat/vegetation surveys
• Ability to work independently
• Driver’s licence

Asset Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience working with the species involved
• Bird banding experience
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and writing skills

Lodging, food and travel to the Environment Canada office will be the responsibility of the candidate; salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

MoE Field Technician (Summer Student)

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:24:00 +0000

Wednesday, March 25, 2009
MoE Field Technician (Summer Student)
Ministry:
Ministry of the Environment
Branch:
Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Branch (EMRB)
Position Title:
Field Technician (summer student)
Duration:
May 4 to Aug 28/09
Location:
125 Resources Road, Etobicoke , ON
Salary:
$11.10/hour

The Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Branch (EMRB) at the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) is looking for a highly motivated, well organized summer student to aid in the collection of stream water samples to support a provincial scale stream water monitoring network.
Duties: You will assist Ministry scientists and field staff in the collection of water samples, sample submission to the laboratory, data entry, data/report summaries and maintenance of scientific instrumentation.

Qualifications:
o Applicants must be pursuing a post-secondary education in an environmental science/studies, engineering or a related field;
o Ability to carry out field work under inclement conditions; comfortable working in and around water;
o Familiar with environmental sampling procedures and protocols;
o Experience working with and maintaining scientific (i.e. water quality) instrumentation and/or laboratory equipment;
o Working knowledge of computer software including Word and Excel. Experience working with ArcGIS, relational databases (e.g. Access) and statistical analysis software would be an asset;
o Good interpersonal and written/oral communication skills; attention to detail, ability to organize and prioritize work and work independently and in a team environment;
o Applicants must have a valid Ontario driver’s license;
o Valid first aid and CPR, WHMIS training and defensive driving an asset.

Apply by: end of day Friday March 27th, 2009
Send application by fax or through mail to:
Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Branch
Attention: Beth Gilbert
125 Resources Road
Etobicoke, ON
M9P 3V6
Fax: 416-235-6235
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

CSA HRO Photo Contest!

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:14:00 +0000

Continental Drift- Travel Photography Expose- Photos wanted!!!

Hey everyone! Photos are wanted for the Human Rights Office's first ever Travel Photography Expose- Continental Drift! (check out the beautiful poster attached done by one of our volunteers)

If you have traveled anywhere and have some nice photos with interesting stories you would like to share please submit it to our photography silent auction. Your photos from abroad will be printed, framed and displayed at our social where participants can freely browse. At this event stories, tips, future plans can all be shared with like minded people you wouldn't have met anywhere else. It is quite the unique experience and the success of it depends on your photos which will be silent auctioned. All of the proceeds from this event ( happening something mid march) will go towards LetsStopAIDS (www.LetsStopAIDS.org) a youth driven Canadian charity that provides HIV and AIDS education and environmental action workshops in Canada and across the globe.

Here are the instructions for submitting a photo:

1. Pick the photo or photos (there's no limit but the photos will go through a panel of judges to make sure they are appropriate )

2. Title the photo as well as write down the location it was taken- write a paragraph describing the photo or giving the story behind the photo ( max 100 words ) - let us know if you would like to disclose your name as the photographer

3. Submit both the photos and story to continental.drift@hotmail.com by March 6th. If you are submitting more than 1 photo please either number the photos and the stories or put the same title. We need someone to match the photos with the stories.

4. Please also indicate on the email if we have permission to retouch your photo and in large it to a size we feel is appropriate.

Thats all for now!! If you have any questions please email me or the project manager at continental.drift@hotmail.com

I am REALLY excited about this so please please send in your photos and stories!!

GRCA Scholarship; Liaison Officers; Salmon Field Research Volunteer!

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:03:00 +0000

Grand River Conservation Authority
News Release

Date February 24, 2009
Release ON RECEIPT

Environment scholarship available for post-secondary students

Applications are being accepted until May 31, 2009 for the S.C. Johnson Environmental Scholarship. This scholarship, worth $1,500, is made available by the Grand River Conservation Foundation to help university students continue their studies in conservation and environment related fields.

Applications are open to full-time students who have completed the third year or sixth semester of an honours program at a watershed university (Waterloo, Guelph, Laurier) or college (Conestoga). Students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, in one of the following programs: environmental sciences, engineering, chemistry or manufacturing.

Applications may be downloaded from the scholarship link on foundation’s website at www.grcf.ca . The application deadline is May 31 and a selection will be made by the foundation’s awards committee prior to Aug. 31. For further information contact the Grand River Conservation Foundation by e-mail at foundation@grandriver.ca or by phone (519) 621-2763 ext. 2271.

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Liaison Officers

Six temporary full-time positions from August 4, 2009 to November 27, 2009

Admission Services, Office of Registrarial Services

Reporting to the Assistant Registrar - Student Recruitment, Liaison
Officers will be required to give presentations at approximately one
hundred Ontario high schools as part of the individual school visit
program, presenting information to prospective students, parents,
teachers and secondary school officials. The Liaison Officers will be
responsible for preparing reports on those visits; participating at the
Ontario Universities’ Fair; counselling prospective applicants;
responding to inquiries; assisting with on-campus events; assisting with
the production of liaison materials and information; general
correspondence; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements of this position include: a University degree (preferably
from the University of Guelph); relevant experience in the liaison,
registrarial or student services environment, public relations or
marketing or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication and
interpersonal skills; knowledge of word processing. A valid Ontario
driver’s licence is essential. Must be able to work weekends and
evenings. Extensive travel throughout Ontario is required.

(Professional and Managerial Group)

Classification: P02*
*Tentative Evaluation.

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only
those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job postings are intended for recruitment purposes only and should not
be construed as official university job descriptions.

All applications must be forwarded to Human Resources, Level 5,
University Centre. Fax number: (519) 763-2780.

POSTED: 2009 02 27

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[as posted to PlanetVolunteer http://PlanetVolunteer.net ]

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Position: Salmon Field Research Assistant
Organization: Dr. Martin Krkosek / Salmon Coast Field Station
http://www.salmoncoast.org
Location: Echo Bay, British Columbia

Volunteers with the 2009 Salmon/Sea lice season with
Dr. Marty Krkosek's project at Salmon Coast Field Station.
http://www.math.ualberta.ca/~mkrkosek
mkrkosek@u.washington.edu

Join a salmon research team in the Broughton Archipelago!

- Volunteer opportunities, April - June 2009 (minimum of 2 weeks)

This study, started in 2003, follows the outmigration of
young chum and pink salmon fry as they wind their way
through the inlets towards the sea. The goal of the project
is to monitor the levels of parasitic sea lice on the juvenile
salmon as the approach and pass salmon farms. Numerous
studies have been published from this work in an effort to
understand the threat of sea lice to local salmon populations.

We are seeking volunteers to join the sampling team. The
volunteer would assist researchers on board a 18' open boat
as we make day trips from Echo Bay out into the Broughton
Archipelago to live-sample juvenile wild pink and chum
salmon at points along their migration corridors. The work
requires an ability to persevere in challenging remote field
conditions and the ability to join in on the physical work
of beach seining and running the research station. Previous
experience conducting ecological fieldwork, especially on
fish and in marine settings is an asset. It is an ideal
setting for someone looking to start graduate work.

There is a minimum of a 2-week commitment for volunteers.
Volunteers would have food and accommodation covered, and
would be living with the researchers at the Salmon Coast
Field Station in Echo Bay. Transportation to and from the
research station to Port McNeill will be arranged for the
beginning and end of the volunteer period, but volunteers to
cover their transportation costs to the dock in Port McNeill
- http://www.salmoncoast.org . The Salmon Coast Field
Station is situated in a very remote setting. There are no
stores, roads, ferries and we are out of cell range.

Requirements:

- ability to work outdoors all day on the water in all weather
- must be able to swim well and be comfortable on small boats
- physical fitness - there is a lot of jumping around on shore
and pulling nets and buckets
- assist with basic station chores such as cooking,
cleaning, chopping firewood & gardening.

Application procedure - please provide us with a resume and
written statement explaining why you are interested in the
position as well as a some background about yourself. Please
also indicate when you are available.

Visit the website http://www.callingfromthecoast.com
to see clips what work has occurred at the Field Station
and to meet some of the folks you could work with.

Visit http://www.savebcsalmon.ca, http://www.raincoastresearch.org
and http://www.livingoceans.org to learn more about the issues.

Contact:
Scott Rogers
Field Station Manager
info@salmoncoast.org

Salmon Coast Field Station
Simoom Sound BC V0P 1S0
http://www.salmoncoast.org

Ocean Wise Coordinator (Toronto)

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:31:00 +0000

Ocean Wise Coordinator (Eastern)

Ocean Wise is a conservation initiative designed to aid restaurants and markets make sound, sustainable seafood purchasing decisions and make those clearly available to consumers. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of this rapidly growing program in Eastern Canada.
This position will be based in Toronto.

Link: https://www.cytiva.ca/vanaq/ext/detail.asp?vanaq247

Summer Company and Creative Encounters

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:48:00 +0000

Summer Company is NOW OPEN!
Summer Company is now accepting applications for 2009.

Summer Company is an Ontario government program that provides students, aged 15 to 29, with grants of up to $3,000 and training to help them launch their own summer businesses. For more information on the program and how to apply, visit www.ontario.ca/summercompany

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My name is Lauren Prisco and I am the Director of Creative Encounters, a not for profit, entirely student run summer camp. Our goal is to promote Science, Engineering and Technology to youth in a positive and hands on manner. We are looking to hire University of Guelph undergraduate students for full time employment from May to August.

With your support, I was hoping to send out an advertisement for the job positions through your list serv emails. Please let me know if this is possible and I will gladly send you a short advertisement.

Thank you for your support, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Lauren Prisco
Creative Encounters
Co-Director
519-824-4120 ext. 53045
cse@uogeulph.ca
www.creativeencounters.info

Frontier College & City of Toronto jobs

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:27:00 +0000

2009 Summer Work Opportunities with Frontier College
For more information, visit our website
www.frontiercollege.ca
Deadline for applications: January & February 2009

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Environmental Education Job Opportunities from the City of Toronto's Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division

-Children's Garden and Exploring Toronto Program Co-Ordinator/Eco Camp Counsellor
-Eco Camp Assistant Counsellor
-Children’s Garden and Exploring Toronto Program Expansion Assistant
-Waste Diversion Educator

Contact "Keely Forth" for details!
http://www.toronto.ca/parks/hiringnow.htm

GENIVAR Job posting; Environmental Scientist/Engineer

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:25:00 +0000

GENIVAR: Job Posting

Position:
Environmental Scientist/Engineer
Reports To:
Air & Noise Business Unit Leader
Area of Expertise:
Air Emissions and Approvals
Work Location:
Markham Office - 600 Cochrane Drive
No. of Openings:
1
Duration/Status:
Full-Time
Posting Date:
June 11, 2007
Application Deadline:

This opportunity is available for someone with demonstrated engineering skills and the ability to deal effectively with clients, contractors and all members of the internal design team.

Key Responsibilities:
Performing emission estimates and dispersion modeling of air emissions
Preparation of applications for Certificates of Approval (Air & Noise)
Reporting to National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) under Ontario Reg. 127
Assisting in supervision of source testing
Prepare technical reports, proposals and other communications
Liaise with clients and regulators
Ability to travel occasionally to site locations

Qualifications:
B.Sc. in Engineering - Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical preferred
1-2 years experience in preparation of C of A (Air & Noise) applications is preferred, but entry level applicants with relevant educational background are also encouraged to apply
Working knowledge of various air dispersion modeling programs (Reg. 346, SCREEN 3, ISCPRIME, AERMOD)
An understanding of federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations as they pertain to air and noise
Strong technical writing skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

To apply for this position, please e-mail your resume to careers@genivar.com.

We encourage candidates to provide references from their professional colleagues or mentors. For more details, please visit our website www.genivar.com.

We thank all candidates for their application; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

No agencies please.

Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre Internship

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:22:00 +0000

Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre Internship:

Spring and summer are the busiest seasons for wildlife rehabilitation centers, including Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre (SPWC). During these months, we often receive approximately 1,000 wild mammals and birds. The primary role of a wildlife centre intern is to help care for these animals, many of whom are orphans. The internship is intense, physically demanding, fast-paced and repetitive, giving interns the opportunity to learn about all aspects of wildlife rehabilitation.

Interns gain valuable practical experience, while helping SPWC�s wildlife patients and working with professional staff and volunteers. Some of the skills learned include; individual species identification and natural history, proper husbandry and enrichment techniques, animal handling, tube feeding of mammals and birds, medication administration, and various other procedures. Our internships are intended to provide on-the-job training in basic rehab skills, not to teach advanced veterinary theory or techniques.

We hope a working internship will help participants to examine wildlife career opportunities. In return, we expect to work with enthusiastic, mature, hard working people who will become an integral part of the working staff at SPWC during their internship. Interns may come from biology, wildlife management, veterinary medicine, veterinary technician or environmental education fields, but we will consider interns from any background. We believe that a strong interest in wildlife, enthusiasm and willingness to learn are more important than academic qualifications. We are offering an honourarium of $100.00/week for the successful applicant.
We are located on a hobby farm in a rural area, with no public transportation. However there are plenty of provincial parks and beautiful areas to explore all around us. Kingston and Belleville are within a half hour to 45 minute drive. Napanee has several restaurants a small movie theater and a limited shopping experience.

If you want to learn more about SPWC and the animals we care for, check out our website www.sandypineswildlife.org
Job Duties
�Cleaning tasks: cage cleaning, laundry, washing dishes, sweeping and mopping floors, grounds-keeping.
�Answering phones and admitting new animals.
�Setting up and maintaining animal enclosures by referring to the natural history of the individual species.
�Preparing food (includes preparing dead prey for carnivores and raptors).
�Animal care: handling and restraint, hand feeding and tube feeding of birds and mammals, and assisting with the releases of rehabilitated wildlife.
�Medical care: administering daily medications, and assisting staff with animal intake and physical examinations.
�Observing surgical procedures and anesthesia.
�Other tasks as required.
Abilities and Experience Required
�Ability to speak read and write the English language fluently.
�Ability to work independently and as a team member.
�Ability to perform tedious tasks for long periods of time.
�Ability to do rigorous outdoor work in all types of weather.
�Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as cleaning, lifting (up to 40 pounds), climbing stairs, etc.
�Ability to work quickly and efficiently while precisely following directions and procedures.
�Ability to get along with others in a group-housing situation.
Other Requirements
�Rabies and Tetanus vaccine, proof will be required upon acceptance to the program.
�Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

Accommodations
Shared bedrooms (2 interns per room), in a house on-site. Cooking and bathroom facilities are shared with the Centre�s director. You are responsible for your own food and beverages.

Length of Internship
Three months, five days per week. On your days on you will be responsible for all patients who require overnight feeding and late night admissions, which are often unavoidable.

Dates Available
�April 1st-July 4th
�May 5th-July 26th
�June 2nd- August 30th
�July 1st- September 27th
Application Deadline for 2008 Rotations
Send application, references, and resume by March 16th, 2008.
SPWC Internship Application
1.Name:
2.Address:
3.City:
4.Province/State:
5.Postal Code:
6.Home Phone:
7.Email Address:
8.Best method and time to reach you:
9.Do you have a valid drivers license?
10.What is your level of education?
11.Do you have any previous wildlife rehabilitation, and or veterinary related experience?
12.List the skills you would bring that would be an asset to SPWC during your internship (you may want to use a separate page):
13. From the available dates given what rotation would you prefer for your internship?
14.Would you be willing to pay for and receive rabies vaccine (May cost you up to $600 if it is not covered under your medical insurance in Canada)?
15.Would you be willing to obtain a tetanus vaccine?
Include 2 reference letters (make sure contact information is provided for both): 1 personal and one school/work related.
A copy of your current resume should also be included.

Any interested applicants can forward their resume to;

Leah Birmingham, at 428 Buttermilk Falls Road, Roblin, ON K0K 2W0
or send an email to perkinsleah@sympatico.ca , LABirmingham@gmail.com.
For more information on SPWC, please check out our website www.sandypineswildlife.org

OAC Leadership Conference - Co-Managers needed

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:45:00 +0000

OAC Leadership Conference - Co-Managers needed!

The OAC Dean’s Office is looking for two students to be co-managers for
next year’s OAC Leadership Conference Committee.

The OAC Leadership Conference Committee is a student run committee (with
the assistance of the OAC Dean’s Office). Students solicit sponsors,
design the schedule, invite speakers for this two day event and organize
the logistics of the event. The goal of the conference is to bring
students from all four OAC campuses together to discuss student
leadership in the University and beyond. Students from all majors and
programs within the OAC are encouraged to apply for these positions.

These positions will run from January 2009-February 2010 and each
student will earn $500 for the year.

Time commitment will vary based on the time of year. Bi-weekly, hour
long meetings with the OAC Leadership Conference Committee will occur in
the Winter and Fall terms.

Students interested in this position must fill out an application form
and submit a resume to Melinda Vanryn in Blackwood Hall room 104 no
later than December 12^th , 2008 at 4:00pm. The application and more
information about the position can be found here
http://www.oac.uoguelph.ca/documents/OAC_Leadership_Conference_Co_Manager_Application.doc.

Help needed in BWH!

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:04:00 +0000

"Jill's looking for student help - we have a "mass" job to do (putting a
kit together) and we need "assembly line" help.

Any hour or two you can spend helping us appreciated."

Come by BWH and help out!