ESSE News

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!

2 jobs, 1 new course, 5 M.Sc. positions, 1 band night, 1 Campus Cafe talk!

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:36:00 +0000

1. Jr. and Sr. Consultants at URS Nordic
2. Kid Coma at the Horseshoe
3. Maude Barlow @ Campus Cafe
4. Sustainable Industry and Ecology DE - New Course
5. Regional Land Analyst job at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
6. Master's positions in Conservation Biology - plant and avian

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1. URS Nordic (still) grows rapidly and we look for new colleagues (both
senior and junior) within our Mergers & Acquisition and Soil &
Groundwater
teams.

We look for people who are flexible, engaged in their work and who likes

travelling. We provide projects with international commercial,
industrial
and private equity firms that are established in the Nordic region.

We also want people with relevant experience from
due diligence project and/or soil and groundwater work. Fluent in
English
and a Nordic language is a plus.

URS Nordic is part of URS Corporation which consists of 50,000
professionals throughout the world. See more information at
www.ursnordic.se

Susanna Renmarker (Batch 10)

URS Nordic AB
Hannebergsgatan 33
S-171 68 Solna
Stockholm, SWEDEN

Telephone
+ 46 (0)8 553 93 514
+ 46 (0)73 988 11 98

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2. Kid Coma will be playing a gig at the Horseshoe in Toronto on Wednesday, November 26th. They will be renting a bus to take students to the Tavern and back again by about 12:30.

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3. Maude Barlow, from the Council of Canadians and who is the UN Senior Advisor on Water Issues, will be speaking on "The Global Water Crisis and the Coming Battle for the Right to Water" on November 20th in the Atrium of the Science Complex at noon. FREE admission.

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4. Sustainable Industry and Ecology

The University of Guelph is offering a distance course in Sustainable Industry and Ecology for the winter semester.

The course is being taught by Prof. Nonita Yap (nyap@uoguelph.ca)

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5.
Statement of Merit Criteria & Conditions of Employment

Position Title: Regional Land Analyst
Group & Level: PC-01
Position #:

Essential Qualifications
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in natural resource management, geography, environmental sciences, agriculture or graduation in another discipline related to the duties of the position.

Proficiency in the use of the English language is essential.

Knowledge of sustainable resource management on agricultural landscapes.
Knowledge of scientific methods and analysis.

Experience in computer applications (e.g. word processing, presentation, spreadsheets, databases, internet)

Teamwork – work collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals
Adaptability – adapting in order to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations and with diverse individuals and groups
Planning and Organizing – developing, implementing, evaluating and adjusting plans to reach goals, while ensuring optimal use of resources
Analytical Thinking – analyzing and synthesizing information to understand issues, identify options and support sound decision making

Asset Qualifications
Master’s degree in natural resource management, agriculture or related discipline
Experience working with agri-business, farm organizations or government

Operational Requirements

Organizational Needs

Conditions of Employment
Reliability Status
Valid driver’s licence or personal mobility to the degree associated with possession of a valid driver’s licence
Willingness to travel

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6. MASTERS POSITIONS IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY: AVIAN OR PLANT ECOLOGY

Five funded (including stipend) Masters positions in prairie ecology and conservation will become available (in some cases pending funding) for either May or September start dates in 2009:

The positions will be within the 2-year Masters of Natural Resources Management program at the internationally recognized Natural Resources Institute at the University of Manitoba. This is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students to either enter the workforce or continue academic research upon graduation. In addition to the ecology component, courses cover conservation biology, economic, social, policy, and legal issues relevant to natural resources and environmental management and conservation. More information on the MNRM program can be found at http://www.umanitoba.ca/institutes/natural_resources/nri_academic_mp.html.

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E-MAIL ESSE FOR MORE DETAILS

Career Expo and Sustainability Network Job Posting

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:02:00 +0000

Career Expo
Sustainability Network Program Manager Job Posting

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Public Service of Canada Career Expo

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

1:30 - 6:30 pm

Federation Hall, University of Waterloo

FREE bus service is available for U of Guelph students

Leaving UC @ 1:00, 2:00, 3:30 and 4:30 pm

Leaving Waterloo @ 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30

Second City showcase @ 3:30 pm with food and beverages served

Click here for a list of participating federal organizations

For more information, go to www.uwaterloo.ca/careerexpo

Many jobs are currently posted on the University of Guelph's website, www.recruitguelph.uoguelph.ca

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Career Opportunity at Sustainability Network:
Program Manager Job Posting
Please circulate widely!

We are looking for someone interested in managing existing programs, helping to develop new initiatives and coordinating our IT efforts.

The Program Manager will be a strong communicator with program delivery, fundraising and development experience and comfortable in the world of ENGOs and management assistance. We are looking for an extraordinary individual who brings solid communication skills, project development and management experience, marketing savvy, web experience, and creativity to the job. The successful candidate will need to be resourceful, quick, efficient, independent and productive. We work with fun, engaged and professional people who take pride in their work and want to facilitate social change.

This is a full time position in our Toronto office starting on January 5, 2009. Interviews start immediately.

For more details and instructions on how to apply please see the posting at http://sustainabilitynetwork.ca

Sincerely,
Paul Bubelis

Sustainability day, MEC, Living on Earth..., Project CHIRP!

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:58:00 +0000

-Sustainability Day volunteers needed
-Gear Swap & Bike Drop, at Mountain Equipment Co-op
-Living on Earth as if we want to Stay - Mike Nickerson
-Project CHIRP! (Creating Habitat in Residential areas and Parkland)
with The Canadian Wildlife Federation

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Sustainability Day
On Tuesday October 28, 2008 the Guelph Institute for the Environment
(GIE) is launching an environmental day entitled “Sustainability Day:
Greening the Campus”. The proposed Sustainability Day will bring
university and community groups together, strengthening communication
and working to make Guelph’s environmental network as effective as
possible in impacting policy and environmental health in our community.
There will be a number of activities related to the issue of increasing
sustainability. These activities will include:
• The Green Raffle (see below for details)
• The Sustainability Resource Fair – this fair will provide a forum for
environmental groups from the University and the Guelph community to
share practical ways to live sustainably. A focal point of this display
will be the Zerofootprint calculator.
• Speaker and Workshops in the University Centre, room 103.

Students are involved in all aspects of the organization of
Sustainability Day. The Green Raffle is a student initiative that should
prove to be a central part of Sustainability Day. We are currently
organizing a student volunteer group of over 100 students who will be
involved in this initiative.

Groups of students will be positioned across campus on October 28 and
will reward people (students, staff, faculty) who are practicing
environmentally sustainable “behaviours” with a “Green Raffle” ticket.
Behaviour that warrants rewarding will include riding a bike, taking the
bus, using reusable food containers, using the stairs instead of the
elevator, etc. Raffle recipients will be instructed to fill out their
raffle ticket and then to take it to the Sustainability Resource Fair in
the University Centre. At the end of the day raffle tickets will be
drawn and raffle winners will receive various sustainable prizes.

We are still looking for volunteers to help out with this event. If you
would be interested in participating in the Green Raffle please contact
me at kbolton@uoguelph.ca

Sustainably Yours,
Kim Bolton

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Gear Swap & Bike Drop, at Mountain Equipment Co-op
Sun Oct 26, 2008, Toronto, ON
Hey everybody, it's that time of year again: the MEC Gear
Swap, coupled with CBN's Bike Drop.

This Sunday, October 26, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, MEC will
be selling outdoor gear items for people and CBN will have a
space set up to accept donated bicycles.

Date: Oct.26, 2008
Locale: MEC's parking garage (King, just east of Spadina)
Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm

Do you have a bike collecting dust in your
garage/basement/backyard/shed that you really thought you
were going to ride this summer, but now it just doesn't need
to spend another winter in storage only to be neglected? We
can help! Drop it off, and we'll get it all spruced up and
put it back in circulation!

Do you have a couple of hours on your hands this Sunday, and
just don't know what to do with your time? We can help with
that, too! Let us know you're available, and we'll line you
up to come down to MEC to talk about CBN and thank bike
donors.

416-504-2918, or
info (at) communitybicyclenetwork.org

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Living on Earth as if we want to Stay - with Mike Nickerson, Sustainability author and educator Tue Oct 28, 2008, Kitchener, ON
Sponsor: Grand River Environmental Network
6 p.m. Pot Luck, with talk and discussion following
St. John's Kitchen, 79 Victoria St. at Weber

Sustainability author, Mike Nickerson, and uranium activist, Donna Dillman, are on an international book tour.

"It is odd," says Nickerson, "at a time when our biggest problems are the result of our size, that our leaders maintain that more growth is the solution. Like adolescents approaching adulthood, our society clings to its carefree past. Since most adults have been able to make that transformation successfully, there is good reason to believe that our society will also accept its maturity."

Nickerson's latest book, "Life, Money & Illusion: Living on Earth as if we want to stay," details the differing views on how to be successful in our changing times. One, the "Life" perspective, says we need to preserve and enhance ecosystems and communities, the other, the "Money" perspective, says we need to continuously expand production and consumption. These two approaches differ significantly on how they would deal with today's most serious problems.

When: Tue Oct 28, 2008
Where: Kitchener, ON Canada
For more information:
Contact Name: Donna Dillman
Website: http://www.SustainWellBeing.net
Phone: 613-259-9988
E-mail: dillman54(at)sympatico.ca

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Project CHIRP! (Creating Habitat in Residential areas and Parkland)
with The Canadian Wildlife Federation

Date: Wednesday October 29
Time: 7-9:30pm
Location: Toronto Botanical Gardens
777 Lawrence Avenue East
Cost: $20 each (Advance payment)
Included: 2, CWF, songbird I.D. posters and "Creating Habitat for Wildlife" garden planner.

Tour the first, Canadian Wildlife Federation-certified, backyard, songbird habitat and its’ planted green roof! It has become a “re-fueling” station for local and migratory songbirds. Find out what a songbird pond is; How and what to plant for songbirds; And CWF habitat certification; Learn how to
Shop FOR Songbirds, Contribute to international songbird conservation efforts.

You will receive the Canadian Wildlife Federation garden planner, "Creating Habitat for Wildlife" and two, songbird identification posters. In addition, I have prepared handouts on; native species that I have incorporated, helpful websites, tree care for a changing climate and shopping wisely for songbird conservation.

When: Wed Oct 29, 2008
Where: Toronto, ON Canada
For more information:
Contact Name: Christina Sharma
Website: http://www.projectchirp.com
Phone: 416-236-7234
E-mail: projectchirp (at) rogers.com

Lots of opportunities!

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:52:00 +0000

Some stuff going on!
Send esse@uoguelph.ca an e-mail if you want stuff added to the blog.

Guelph Graduate Preview Day
Niagara College Graduate Programs
OPIRG Tree Planting
CBS Toonie Tuesday
CPES "Beverage and Pizza Night"
CPES Award for outstanding high school teachers
OAC Halloween Pub
OAC Job Fair

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Guelph Grad Preview Day

Date: October 25th, 2008
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: The University of Guelph in the University Centre-Main Courtyard

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Niagara College Grad Programs

Program Co-ordinators from Niagara College's Environmental Programs are on campus Next Week!

-Ecosystem Restoration
-Environmental Management and Assessment
-Geospatial Management

Register for this session at - www.recruitguelph.ca
Click on "Complete List of Workshops and Events"
Thursday October 23rd 6pm - 8pm; UC 335

For more information, Please call Co-operative Education & Career Services 519.824.4120 x52323

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OPIRG: Speed River Project
Plant some trees!

SILVERCREEK PARK - Saturday October 18th, 9:30am - 1pm
ERAMOSA RIVER PARK - Saturday October 25th, 9:30am - 1pm

These planting days are part of OPIRG's Adopt-a-Riverside Project.
For directions or more information please contact Ali at
speedriverproject@yahoo.ca or 519.824.2091.

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CBS Toonie Tuesday the 21st for students in the Ecology major

Come to the Brass Taps on Tuesday October 21st at 6pm. For only a toonie, you can grab 2 slices of pizza and 1 drink ticket (can be used for pop, beer or mixed drink)
Bring your friends because 3 drink tickets will get you a pitcher of beer!

There will also be biological science focused trivia that evening!

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CPES Beverage and Pizza Night

6:30-9 pm in the Brass Taps on October 20th.

http://www.uoguelph.ca/~cpessc for details

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CPES Award for high school teachers

http://www.uoguelph.ca/~cpessc for details

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Halloween Pub by OAC

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 At 09:00:00 PM
Duration: 3 Hours

http://www.aggies.ca for more details

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OAC Job Fair in PCH on Oct 22

http://www.cecs.uoguelph.ca/oac/ for details

Two opportunities!

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:34:00 +0000

Two opportunities.

E-mail ESSE if you would like the attachments associated with the first:

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1.

The posters for the $100,000 Go Green Challenge have finally arrived from head office and were mailed out this morning. You should be receiving them by the end of the week (if you requested them). Please email me to confirm once you have in fact received the shipment. The posters were packed in tight, so you can unravel the cardboard tube to get them out.

I have attached the information package including the final rules and regulations for the contest, the PowerPoint slide for presentations and the e-flyer for students. Sorry for the delay! Please confirm that you have received this email and that you can open all the attachments. I`ve sent the files in different formats (there are only 3 different files in total), as some people have been finding it difficult to open the documents. Please note that you will need to download Adobe Acrobat in order to open PDF files. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Sincerely,
Michelle Haddad

Friends of TD FEF
UTours Account Coordinator
1-866-829-2285 ext. 230
michelle@friendsoftdfef.com

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2.

"I'm looking for students to help staff two displays at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (www.royalfair.org) which runs from Friday November 7 to Sunday November 16 at Exhibition Place in Toronto.

The two displays are within the Agri-Food Innovation exhibit in Hall B. One is a "Welcome Centre" where we'll be showing videos and handing out information that talks about the new face of agriculture. We're showing how agriculture is providing answers to many of society's issues including food safety, environment, bioproducts, energy, and local foods.

The other is to do with the Greenbelt (www.ourgreenbelt.ca) and we're building a miniature Greenbelt which will feature various activities including a virtual pond (walk in it and fish swim away from your feet), bike racing, videos and more. The Greenbelt is a major sponsor of the Royal, so this is a large and important display.

Staffing runs in two shifts - from 9 am to 3 pm, and from 3 pm to 9 pm daily. The Fair is open from 9 am to 9 pm.
The job pays $11/hour and admission and parking passes are provided. Unfortunately we cannot help with the mileage and transportation to Toronto though.

If you're interested in experiencing the Fair, and making some pocket change, please contact me as soon as possible.

Thanks,

Karen Daynard
Agri-Food Innovation Coordinator
kdaynard@sympatico.ca
519-836-2583"

The Blog is Back in Action!

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:23:00 +0000

An opportunity:

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I’m proud to announce that the 2degreesC internship program for Fall 2008 (October - December) is now open. This internship will be a 6 week placement (with possibility of extension) at 2degreesC headquarters located in downtown Guelph. Please see attachment for position details. Four placements are available:
Youth and climate change – international negotiations
Youth and climate change – global connections
Youth and climate change - research
Web and multimedia

Interns can expect to gain valuable insight on youth engagement, climate change and social innovation, and to develop their research and project design and management skills. They will also have tons of fun working in a tight-knit, high energy environment. We’re a small team with big ambitions to change the world. We’re involved in many exciting projects and we hope that you will consider joining our growing team.

Application deadline: Friday October 17

We encourage all candidates to contact us with a CV and short letter indicating your interest and why you would like to join the 2degreesC team. Applicants that we select to interview can expect to hear from us within three days following the deadline.

Questions and applications can be submitted to Aiden: abram@2degreesC.com

5th International Computer Refurbishers’ Summit (ICRS) 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:33:00 +0000

The Theme of ICRS 2008 is the “Triple Bottom Line” aspects of electronics refurbishing: Social, Economic, Environmental (S.E.E.). In addition, this year’s conference will showcase the extraordinary work of Computers for Schools Canada both domestically and internationally.

Speaker Highlights:

This is a discussion not to be missed! E-waste legislation & the role of the reuse of technology: This interactive panel will highlight existing and pending E-waste legislation from around the world and the impact legislation has on the reuse industry and on the environment.

The Myths & Realities of the Secondary Electronic Streams: Groundbreaking research from the Arizona State University on the global flow of electronics will be revealed for the first time.

International industry leaders in refurbishing, redistribution, remarketing and recycling of surplus and obsolete IT assets, Joep van Loon, Managing Director, Flection International (Netherlands) and Gerry Hackett, Managing Director, RDC (UK) will provide thought-provoking ideas, proven business strategies and current trends that are impacting the reuse of technology industry.

ICT Integration in developing nations: Microsoft UK's Sean Nicholson has vast experience working with developing countries that are introducing sustainable ICT integration programs around the globe. Panellists include: World Computer Exchange, Computers for Schools Kenya, Digital Links.

Do you meet the Gold Standard? EPEAT’s Wayne Reifer will focus on IT green design and what it takes to bring home the gold.

Microsoft's successful Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher's program (MAR) is operating in over 160 countries worldwide. We are delighted to have Frances Fawcett with us to speak about new developments within the program.

Summit Details:
The Summit will be held at the Delta Chelsea Hotel in downtown Toronto, Canada on May 5th and 6th. TechSoup, PC ReBuilders & Recyclers in Chicago and Renewed Computer Technology (RCT) of Canada are proud to be co-hosting this year’s event.

Registration:
Registration to attend the Summit is $225 CAD per person. Register online at: http://www.crs.memberlodge.org/Default.aspx?pageId=3702.

Hotel Details:
A discounted rate of $139 per night is available for a limited time at the Delta Chelsea Hotel in Toronto. To get the discounted rate, please identify yourself as a member of the Renewed Computer Technology or ICRS event. Contact the Delta Chelsea Hotel to make reservations at: 1.800-243-5732 or 416-595-1975. Their web address is: http://www.deltahotels.com. Please note that the discounted hotel rate is available until APRIL 11, 2008.

Sustainability Summer Student

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:31:00 +0000

Sustainability Summer Student - 2008

Job Purpose
to assist in running the various sustainability programs on campus
Qualifications
• basic knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues
• enthusiasm and passion for environmental education
• excellent written and oral communications skills
Responsibilities
1. Recycling
o participating in recycling inventories, upgrades and audits with
Recycling Coordinator
o distributing educational material
o distributing recycling containers to campus departments
o sharing recycling pick up duties for special recycling programs
o talking with staff, faculty, students about recycling program
2. Composting
o distributing indoor compost buckets and educational material
o setting up outdoor composters
o stirring and aerating outdoor composters
o talking with staff, faculty, students about composting program
3. Energy
o helping develop and implement social marketing based energy
conservation campaigns
o distributing energy educational/promotional material
o lightswitch stickering
o staffing awareness displays
o talking with staff, faculty, students about energy program
4. General Duties
o helping reallocate reusable resources on campus and within the
community
o helping coordinate the Commuter Challenge
o Other duties as assigned by the Sustainability Co-ordinator
Note that this position involves moderate to heavy lifting at times,
as well as extended periods spent walking.
Compensation: $10/hour
Hours: 35 per week
Reporting to: Sustainability Co-ordinator

Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 9, 2007

Application forms can be picked up at room 102, Maintenance Building
#1, Trent Lane. (Directly behind Johnston Hall.)

Cover letter, résumé and application form can be dropped off at the
above address, or forwarded to:

Gillian Maurice
Physical Resources
Maintenance Building #1
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
Fax: 519 826-5281
E-Mail: sustain[AT]pr.uoguelph.ca

K-W Gem and Mineral Show & Swap

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:28:00 +0000

The K-W Gem and Mineral Club is sponsoring its annual Gem and Mineral Show and Swap on Saturday May 3, 2008 at the Waterloo Community Arts Centre, 25 Regina St. South in uptown Waterloo. The public is invited to attend - there is no admission charge. The show opens at 10:00 am and continues to 4:00 pm. Mineral specimens, gemstones, fluorescent rocks, fossils, meteorites and lapidary materials on display. Free specimens for kids.
Website: www.calaverite.com/kwgmc/

Admission: Free, everyone welcome.

Watershed Officer

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:25:00 +0000

The Hamilton Conservation Authority currently has the following employment opportunity:

WATERSHED OFFICER
(12 month contract)

Responsibilities include coordination and review of applications under the HCA’s Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation, including legal inquiries, site inspection and enforcement, as well as assistance with the review of development applications under the Planning Act, the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act and other provincial legislation. This position will report to the Watershed Planner.

QUALIFICATIONS: A graduate of a university program, or equivalent, specializing in geography, biology, planning or related field with a minimum of 2 years related experience, preferably for a Conservation Authority. Knowledge of environmental and natural resource legislation and issues relative to local, watershed, provincial and federal levels. Ability to interact and liaise with technical staff in a team environment. Computer and GIS knowledge and skills necessary as well as a valid driver’s licence. Excellent verbal and written communication, report writing, problem solving and analytical skills. Good customer service skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The Watershed Officer will be based at Woodend, the Conservation Authority’s main office, with some time spent in the field. Working hours will total 37.5 hours/week, Monday through Friday inclusive, with the additional requirement of evening meetings.

INCOME LEVEL: This is a 12-month contract position at a $22.00/hour pay scale. This is a recurring position.

Send resume and covering letter by mail or fax 905-648-4622 by 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 18th, 2008 to:

Hamilton Conservation Authority
P.O. Box 7099
838 Mineral Springs Road
Ancaster, Ontario
L9G 3L3
Attention: Human Resources

Although they appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GRCA environmental scholarship

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:18:00 +0000

Grand River Conservation Foundation
News release

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008

Environmental scholarship available for post-secondary students

Applications are being accepted until May 31 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 their third year or sixth semester of an honours program in a watershed university (Waterloo, Guelph, Laurier) or college (Conestoga). Students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, in the following programs of study: environmental sciences, engineering, chemistry or manufacturing

Deadline for applications is May 31. A selection will be made by the foundation’s awards committee prior to Aug. 31. For further information and an application form contact the Grand River Conservation Foundation by e-mail at foundation@grandriver.ca or by phone to (519) 621-2763 ext. 2271.

For more than forty years, the Grand River Conservation Foundation has improved our quality of life by enriching the natural values of the Grand River watershed and encouraging people to enjoy and learn from the outdoors, through funding for projects of the Grand River Conservation Authority. The GRCF adheres to Imagine Canada’s Ethical Fund Raising and Financial Accountability Code.

Further information: Ralph Beaumont, Executive Manager, Grand River Conservation Foundation

Phone: (519) 621-2763, Ext. 2271
Fax: (519) 621-4844
E-mail: rbeaumont@grandriver.ca
Website: www.grandriver.ca

Delta Competition 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:05:00 +0000

Royal Haskoning is looking for students with inspiring, innovative
ideas and creative solutions to adapt the deltas of the world to
climate change. Registration closes 1 April 2008. Submission period 1 April to 1 August 2008. Award ceremony November 2008. Prizes: Team competition first prize EUR 10,000 (approximately $14,800 CAD), Individual competition first prize EUR
5,000 (approximately $7,400 CAD). The best papers will be published.
Visit http://jnewma01.typepad.com/guelphecology/2008/01/deltacompetitio.html
for more information.

National Security and the Environment in the 21st Century

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:03:00 +0000

The Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) extends an invitation to 40
civilian undergraduates to participate with 40 RMC Officer Cadets in an
interdisciplinary symposium exploring the implications for national
security of the unfolding environmental crisis. In the 21st century,
competition over scarce resources and continuing global warming,
desertification, overpopulation, pollution, and social, racial, and
gender inequities require exploration into how these phenomena might
impact the security of future generations of Canadians. Further
details available at the www.rmc.ca

When: 27-29 March 2008
Where: Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario.

New York State of the Planet Conference ‘08

noreply@blogger.com (Environmental Sciences Student Executive) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:02:00 +0000

The State of the Planet Conference assesses the state of global
natural and human systems in order to identify those factors central
to achieving sustainable development. The conference brings together
insights from the world's most influential and innovative thinkers in
a wide range of academic fields, including the earth sciences,
engineering sciences, biological sciences, health sciences, and social
sciences, with those from opinion leaders in the media, government and
the policy community. The conference runs Thursday and Friday, March
27 and 28, 2008 in New York, New York at Columbia University. The
conference is free and open to the registered public. Visit
http://www.earth.columbia.edu/sop2008/ for more details.