[Sust-mar] Summer Student Position: ACZISC Coastal Information Hub Content Developer 2013

[ACZISC Secretariat]

Summer Student Position: ACZISC Coastal Information Hub Content Developer
2013

Read Description on the COINAtlantic Website and Download PDF:
http://coinatlantic.ca/index.php/new-on-the-site/aczisc-coastal-information-
hub-content-developer-2013

The ACZISC was established in 1992 to foster cooperation in Atlantic Canada
with regards to integrated coastal and ocean management (ICOM), coastal
mapping and geomatics. The ACZISC is actively:
-Networking and disseminating information via meetings and thematic
workshops, the Coastal Update e-newsletter and the website.
-Engaging stakeholders in the establishment of COINAtlantic - the Coastal
and Ocean Information Network - in support of ICOM in Atlantic Canada.
-Participating in studies and projects to further our understanding of the
coastal zone.
The ACZISC holds three meetings per year in the Atlantic provincial capitals
by rotation. The ACZISC membership includes the four Atlantic Provinces,
eleven federal departments/agencies, community organizations, NGOs, the
private sector, and academia. Additional background information can be found
at: coinatlantic.ca

Position Description:
The Coastal Information Hub Content Developer will assist the ACZISC
Secretariat in researching and updating the ACZISC’s website
coinatlantic.ca. Research will be conducted on selected themes to build
content and linkages to ICOM resources available online. Updates will be
made to the website via the content management system Joomla.

Qualifications:
-A student currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program.
-Experience with website maintenance and/or using website content management
systems.
- Knowledge of the coastal and ocean sector, its stakeholders and agencies.
-Knowledge of ICOM, the marine sciences, geomatics and associated
organizations.
-Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Length of position: 9 weeks beginning 3 June 2013 with the possibility of
extension.

Remuneration: 30 hours per week at $ 12.15/hour plus 4% vacation pay.

This position is contingent on official confirmation of funding from Human
Resources and Skills Development Canada

Employment Requirement: This position is funded in part by Human Resources
and Skills Development Canada through its Canada Summer Jobs Program.
Applicants must be: returning to school in the fall; between 15 and 30 years
of age; and either be Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada or an
official refugee.

Priority will be given to students with disabilities, aboriginal students,
or students who are members of a visible minority and who meet the desired
qualifications.

Interested applicants should submit their résumé with a cover letter to Andy
Sherin, Director, ACZISC Secretariat, by 10 May 2013 via a.sherin at dal.ca.


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Alexi Baccardax Westcott
Project Officer, ACZISC Secretariat
Atlantic Coastal Zone Information Steering Committee
Dalhousie University, 6414 Coburg Road, PO Box 15000
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2  CANADA
Tel  902-494-7162 - Fax 902-494-1334
Email  ACZISC at DAL.ca 
URL  www.COINAtlantic.ca