[Sust-mar] GPI Atlantic job postings - Research Assistant (2 positions) and Waste Resource Recovery Intern (2 positions)

[Clare Levin]

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1. GPI Atlantic - Research Assistant - 2 positions
2. GPI Atlantic Youth Program - Waste Resource Recovery Assistant - 2
positions

Deadline to apply, Wednesday, May 30, 2007, midnight

About GPI Atlantic
GPI Atlantic is a non-profit, charitable, research and education
organization. It conducts research that supports the development of an index
of wellbeing and sustainable development (the Genuine Progress Index). Work
is focused on Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada, with attention given to other
regions of Canada and elsewhere as opportunities permit. GPI Atlantic hopes
to achieve a better understanding within the general public of the
relationship between environmental, social and economic aspects of life. It
works with partners such as universities, municipalities, non-governmental
organizations and federal and provincial governments.

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1. GPI Atlantic - Research Assistant - 2 positions
Position: Research Assistant
Reports to: Lead Researcher, Managing Director
Start date: June 4, 2007
End date: August 31, 2007
35 hours per week
$12/hour + 4% vacation pay

Job Summary:
The research assistant will assist GPI Atlantic researchers and staff on a
number of ongoing research projects on topics such as education, debt and
assets, and the development of a comprehensive overview report highlighting
GPI Atlantic's past research. This assistance may include duties such as
finding and analysing data and information, writing components of reports,
creating charts and graphs, proofreading and editing, and other tasks as
assigned.

Note that the research assistant will work in Halifax, not in Glen Haven,
and will work primarily from home.

Duties:
.	Gather appropriate data for indicators (with guidance from
researchers) through library and online research, including telephone
follow-up when necessary
.	Prepare summaries of research results
.	Write and edit materials for publication and/or presentation
.	Respond to and manage requests from researchers for assistance
.	Create charts and graphs
.	Prepare presentations of research results
.	Other research tasks as assigned

Program Requirements:
Applicants must:
.	be between 15 and 30 years of age;
.	have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic
year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next
academic year;
.	be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or have official refugee
protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
.	be legally entitled to work in Canada according to relevant
provincial/territorial legislation and regulations;
Please note:
.	Visible minorities and Aboriginal students are strongly encouraged
to apply.

Skills and Qualifications:
.	Post-secondary student in a degree program in the social and/or
environmental sciences; returning to school in fall 2007
.	Demonstrated quantitative research skills and experience; a
demonstrated understanding of the relationship between the environmental,
social and economic aspects relevant to the Genuine Progress Index is an
asset
.	Highly organized, flexible, and adaptable
.	Ability to prioritize multiple tasks is essential; demonstrated
ability to meet deadlines under pressure is an asset
.	Excellent verbal, written and editing/proofreading skills
.	Strong interpersonal communication skills
.	Proficient with computer use and applications (e.g. MS Word and
Excel, online research, etc.)
.	Professional presence and demeanour
.	Able to work well both with others and independently
.	Able to work from home

Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 30, 2007, midnight

Electronic applications strongly preferred. Please send applications to:
Clare Levin
Managing Director
GPI Atlantic
535 Indian Point Rd.
Glen Haven, NS  B3Z 2T5
clevin at gpiatlantic.org

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.

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2. GPI Atlantic Youth Program - Waste Resource Recovery Assistant - 2
positions

Position: Waste Resource Recovery Intern
Reports to: Youth Engage Project Manager, Youth Program Director
Start date: June 4, 2007
End date: August 31, 2007
35 hours per week
$12/hour + 4% vacation pay

Job Summary:
The Waste Resource Recovery Intern will work in either Glen Haven or in
Halifax, with some short distance travel required in the course of research
and program delivery. The intern will be trained in youth facilitation in
the  HeartWood Centre for Community Youth Development Model and will help
develop programs for youth according to this model in the area of waste
resource recovery and environmental sustainability. Working with an
established youth group as well as additional local youth and aboriginal
youth, the intern will help administer programs in both indoor and outdoor
settings. The intern must also assist with all organizational,
communications, and administrative tasks associated with these programs.

The Waste Resource Recovery Intern is responsible for:

Research and Development
. Research Waste Resource Recovery initiatives in the Atlantic Provinces;
. Help develop workshops and tours for youth in examples of environmental
sustainable practices;
. Help develop information files and a library in Waste Resource Recovery;

Administrative Support
. Provide administrative support to the Youth Program Director and Project
Manager;
. Assist with the coordination of meetings, and conference calls;
. Organize logistics for workshops and other events;
. Assist in identifying and researching potential funding opportunities;
. Assist with preparation of funding proposals and reports;
. Assist with organizing training opportunities;
. Respond to general and membership-related inquiries;
. Back-up electronic files using proper procedures; and
. Other administrative duties such as filing.

Youth Communications 
. Develop and maintain youth files and mailing lists;
. Assist in the on-going development/maintenance of membership processes
including preparing, and coordinating the mail-out of packages, and
processing youth applications; 
. Liaise with youth and community organizations, including M'ikmaq youth
groups, on an on-going basis;
. Maintain and update Youth Program portion of the GPI Atlantic website
content;
. Assist in the preparation of written reports; and
. Work with youth on communications workshops, trainings, and projects with
'zines, podcasts, and video production. 

Program Requirements:
Applicants must:
*	be between 15 and 30 years of age; 
*	have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic
year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next
academic year; 
*	be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or have official refugee
protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; 
*	be legally entitled to work in Canada according to relevant
provincial/territorial legislation and regulations; 
Please note:
*	Visible minorities and Aboriginal students are strongly encouraged
to apply. 

Skills and Qualifications:
*	Post-secondary student in a degree program in the social and/or
environmental sciences; returning to school in fall 2007 
*	Having energy and good health and able to work in outdoor setting 
*	Highly organized, flexible, and adaptable 
*	Ability to prioritize multiple tasks is essential; demonstrated
ability to meet deadlines under pressure is an asset 
*	Excellent verbal, written and editing/proofreading skills 
*	Strong interpersonal communication skills 
*	Experience organizing logistics for workshops, conferences, and
other events; and 
*	Proficient with computer use and applications (e.g. MS Word and
Excel, online research, etc.) 
*	Personable presence and demeanour 
*	Able to work well both with others and independently 
*	Able to work from home 

Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 30, 2007, midnight

Electronic applications strongly preferred. Please send applications to:
Gwendolyn Colman
Youth Program Director
GPI Atlantic
535 Indian Point Rd.
Glen Haven, NS  B3Z 2T5
gwen at gpiatlantic.org

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.