[sust-mar] Climate Specialist, f/t contract/intern, CLIMAtlantic, Labrador

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Position: Labrador Climate Specialist
Organization: CLIMAtlantic
Location: Happy Valley Goose Bay, Labrador

Type: 12-month contract with a strong possibility of extension
Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 annually (based on qualifications and experience)
Benefits: We provide a health & dental benefits package
Conditions: 30 years or younger

Are you living in, or do you have a connection to Labrador? Are you interested in contributing to climate action and a recent graduate and want to gain experience in climate change? Are you looking for a unique opportunity to gain skills, a better understanding of how climate change is affecting communities in Labrador, and how impacts are being addressed? Then this opportunity is for you!

The Job

The Labrador Climate Services Specialist will engage with rightsholders and stakeholders within Labrador to provide information and guidance with respect to climate change data, climate change adaptation tools, best practices, and training. The Climate Services Specialist will work with stakeholders and rightsholders to identify and explore relevant opportunities to address climate change specific to their circumstances.

Qualifications

Essential requirements:
• Have a connection to Labrador (lives in Labrador, has lived in Labrador, or any other connection)
• A degree in a STEM-related field (e.g., sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics, geography);
• Strong interest in and some experience in building and maintaining relationships and networks;
• Some knowledge and understanding of climate change;
• Strong interpersonal communications skills, both written and spoken;

The Labrador Climate Services Specialist will travel throughout Labrador as well as occasionally within Atlantic Canada. Though the Labrador Climate Services Specialist will engage regularly within their network, their work will require that they be self-motivated and are able to work with effectiveness and efficiency independently. The Labrador Climate Services Specialist has a positive attitude and is both creative and proactive. Challenges are viewed as opportunities, and great pride is taken in helping Labrador understand and address climate change.

Background

CLIMAtlantic Inc. is a new non-profit organization that is part of a national network of climate services centres (see the Canadian Centre for Climate Services). CLIMAtlantic will focus on creating a strong Atlantic Canada network generating a wealth of information sharing in this space, in addition to supporting specific unique place-based work. CLIMAtlantic will work with regional and local actors to ensure that this will become a strong network where collaboration is supported, data and tools are easily accessible, and services will be provided by local and regional partners as much as possible.

Recognizing the unique climate change risks, hazards, and challenges in Labrador, CLIMAtlantic Inc. is seeking a Labrador Climate Services Specialist to join its team and help decision-makers in Labrador understand and address climate change. The Specialist will report to CLIMAtlantic Inc., and be hosted by the Labrador Institute of Memorial University.

How to Apply

Deadline: October 8th, 2021

To apply for the Labrador Climate Services Specialist position please send a cover letter clearly stating how you meet the essential requirements, your resumé and the names of two references to:
sabine.dietz at climatlantic.ca

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For any questions, please call (506)-710-2226 (ext. 100)

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