Green Technologies & Wildlife Researcher

Application Deadline: Dec.10th, 2010. Email applications to info@merseytobeatic.ca.

Job Duration: 6 months
Start Date: As soon as possible
Wages: Starting at $12-$16/hour depending on experience and education.

Description of Work:
The Green Technologies Coordinator will develop MTRI’s green energy demonstration site and oversee the building expansion project. This includes assuming a leadership role while working with suppliers, contractors and volunteers, and otherwise coordinating the implementation of green technologies and the facility expansion. He/she will also be responsible for working with local school groups to improve wildlife habitat on the property and work toward “Backyard Habitat Certification” through the Canadian Nature Federation. The successful applicant will also be involved in other wildlife research projects at MTRI as time allows.

Education requirements:
College and university graduates are encouraged to apply. Specialization in building construction, environmental technologies and innovation, environmental science, biological sciences, and/or another related discipline is preferred.

Skill and knowledge requirements:
-project management & organizational skills
-communication & writing skills
-research skills

Preferred experience:
Experience in building/construction project management, and managing large, multidisciplinary, conservation or environmental projects. This includes report writing, the development and delivery of outreach materials and independent research. Familiarity with green technologies and LEED certification process is preferred. Experience with wildlife research, species at risk conservation, and working with volunteers and youth is considered an asset.

Personal suitability:
Must be self-motivated, extremely organized, outgoing, work well as a member of a team, and have living accommodations in or near Kempt, Queens County. Due to funding restrictions, candidates must be eligible to participate in the YMCA’s Post-Secondary Graduate Youth Eco Internship Program (see below).
Candidates will be rated based on education, skills, experience, and personal suitability.

PO Box 215, Kempt,
Nova Scotia B0T 1B0
Phone 902-682-2371
Fax 902-682-2760
www.merseytobeatic.ca

Eligibility:
This position is being funded through the YMCA’s Post-Secondary Graduate Youth Eco Internship Program (PSYEIP) with funding provided by the Government of Canada. This program places unemployed youth aged 15 to 30 from diverse backgrounds into paid internship opportunities within the private, non-profit, public, and charitable service sectors in Canada with a focus on the environment and community.
Applicants must meet ALL eligibility criteria for the program in order to be considered:
• between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the time of placement;
• not receiving Employment Insurance benefit;
• a graduate of a post-secondary education program;
• be unemployed; or underemployed (working 20 hours or less on a regular basis); or working in a job that does not match your area of educational study;
• out of school;
• a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee status has been conferred;
• legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations;
• have a social insurance number;
• willing to complete a Police Records Check.
Note: Youth who previously participated in the Youth Eco Internship Program will not be considered