JOB OPENINGS

Trashformers & Education Coordinator

ACAP Cape Breton is a non-profit charitable organization established in 1992. ACAP Cape Breton has grown into a dynamic group that integrates environmental, social and economic factors into projects focusing on action, education and ecosystem planning. The Trashformers are a team of students employed during July & August to beautify our communities by picking up litter in public places in the CBRM.  ACAP Cape Breton is currently seeking an Education Coordinator to lead the Trashformers program and facilitate environmental education efforts.

Deadline for Applications: May 25th by 12 noon

Employment term:  June 4, 2012 to August 31, 2012 with potential for extension pending funding.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 and willing to work evenings and weekends as required.

Location: 582 George Street, Sydney, NS

Requirements/Qualifications:

• University degree in environmental science, environmental studies, education biology or a related program
• Knowledge of local solid waste and environmental issues
• Comfortable public speaking and an organized, independent work ethic
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Access to a vehicle & clean driving record (Must at least 21 years of age to drive a rental vehicle)

Core Responsibilities:

• Organizing and implementing all aspects of the Trashformers program.
• Developing schedules
• Hiring and supervising staff (students)
• Organizing cleanups with partnering organizations
• Report writing & documenting activities
• Adhering to a budget

Other:

• Develop and deliver presentations.
• Develop educational displays and attend community events.
• Answer phone calls, respond to inquiries

Please submit your resume with three references and a cover letter merged into one document by Friday, May 25 at 12:00 noon to acapcb@acapcb.ns.ca with the subject line ‘Education Coordinator’. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Stream Restoration Coordinator 

ACAP Cape Breton is a non-profit charitable organization established in 1992. The original mission was to develop a comprehensive ecosystem management plan for the watershed area of industrial Cape Breton. ACAP Cape Breton has grown into a dynamic group that integrates environmental, social and economic factors into projects focusing on action, education and ecosystem planning.

ACAP Cape Breton is currently seeking a person with experience in stream restoration, aquatic and terrestrial monitoring, and environmental studies/biology to lead projects throughout the summer of 2012 in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM). The successful candidate will supervise and lead a team to carry out field work including stream restoration, water quality monitoring, and habitat assessments on multiple sites.

Start date: June 1, 2012 (pending funding). Please note this is a term position to September 2012.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspect of project planning and implementation
• Leading a team to carry out stream restoration in multiple sites
• Conducting stream restoration work (digger logs, rock deflectors, debris removal, riparian planting, etc.)
• Conducting habitat assessments (macroinvertebrates, plants, fish, etc.)
• Supervising staff and interns
• Liaising with funders, community partners, and landowners
• Submitting reports, timesheets, expenses
• Following budgets
• Using power tools

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in environmental studies/biology and/or equivalent experience
• Knowledge & experience in habitat surveys, water quality monitoring, and stream restoration
• Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network (CABIN) protocol training and experience are assets
• Experience using power tools
• Willingness to work outdoors in various conditions
• Proven leadership experience
• Physically fit
• Good communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Current first aid & CPR or willingness to obtain
• Chain saw operation certification or willingness to obtain
• Current valid driver’s license with a clean driving abstract
• Own vehicle will be considered an asset.

Please submit your resume with three references and a cover letter merged into one document by Thursday, May 24 at 4:00 pm to acapcb@acapcb.ns.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.