Monday, December 24, 2007

Job Opportunity in Environmental Biology

Undergraduate student intern needed for winter semester 2008.
Working 10 hrs per week starting on or about January 14th.
Duties to include but not be limited to: testing pathogen content of
recycled root media from greenhouses and other lab duties as assigned.

Please send resume to:
Dr. Youbin Zheng,
Dep't of Env Biology
Rm 1212 E.C. Bovey Bldg
ext 52741

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Waste Audit Assistant/Waste Diversion Educator

Two positions are available with the Waste Diversion Program in the Parks, Forestry & Recreation Department with the City of Toronto. Both are available in the summer of 2008: Waste Audit Assistant (July to August, 20-30 hours/week; September 15-25 hours/week, with some training in May/June) and Waste Educator (April to June: 25-34 hours/week; July to August: 30-40 hours/week; Some additional hours in September/October may be available). For more information, please click here.

February 14, 2007 is the deadline for all new applicants submitting applications. Applications received after the deadline are welcome, and will be considered if necessary. An application form must accompany all resumes and cover letters. Application forms are available from the Toronto Civic Centre, Parks, Forestry & Recreation Office, regional offices, community centres, and university/college placement centres. Applications are also available on-line at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/hiringnow/index.htm. Applications must be returned to 150 Borough Dr., 5th Floor, Toronto, ON, M1P 4N7, c/o Stella Warwar, or faxed to 416-396-5121.

Rural Matters! Bursary Opportunity

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario, along with the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC) will award two (2) $1,000.00 Rural Matters! Attendance Bursary(s) to an Ontario youth under 25 years of age. Please click here for further information on the award.

AMO will select and award the bursary to two deserving youth delegates from Ontario. If you are under 25 years of age and are a municipal intern, a post-secondary school attendee in a municipal government or community sustainability related program, or a rural community leader or volunteer, please submit to AMO your Award Application (also available on-line at www.amo.on.ca) along with resume and a short essay of no more than 500 words which details why Rural Canada and Rural Ontario matter. Deadline for submission is January 7, 2008.

Masters Position in Avian Conservation at U of Manitoba

A masters student is needed to study effects of twice-over rotational grazing system on songbirds in south-western Manitoba. Large-scale approach (approximately 40 sites) will provide students with the opportunity to explore landscape-level questions, if they desire. Species include Sprague’s pipits, Baird’s sparrows, Savannah sparrows, loggerhead shrike, etc. It is anticipated that the Masters student will supervise and manage 2-4 research assistants. The position will be within the 2-year Masters of Natural Resources Management program at the internationally recognized Natural Resources Institute at the University of Manitoba. This is an interdisciplinary program, which, in addition to an ecology component, covers economic, social, and political issues relevant to natural resources and environmental management and conservation. More information on the MNRM program can be found at http://www.umanitoba.ca/institutes/natural_resources/nri_academic_mp.html (however, please consult with N. Koper regarding upcoming reductions in course requirements). The student will receive a full stipend for 2 years. Students who are eligible for an NSERC industrial scholarship (http://www.nserc.gc.ca/sf_e.asp?nav=sfnav&lbi=2c) may benefit from an increased stipend and funding for their field research, but all interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be able to demonstrate interest and experience in avian ecology and environmental conservation, and have outstanding potential for conducting research. The search will continue until a suitable candidate is found. However, deadlines for admissions to the Institute are Feb. 1 and April 1 for international and North American applicants, respectively, so applications should be received well before then. The position will start May 1 2008 and continue to approximately August 31 2010. Applicants should email cover letter, CV, references and unofficial transcripts to Dr. Nicola Koper at koper@cc.umanitoba.ca. Email, or call 204-474-8768 for more information.

Monday, November 26, 2007

Georgian Bay Land Trust Job Opportunity

The Georgian Bay Land Trust is advertising for a new position. If interested, please forward your résumé in confidence to info@gblt.org by NOVEMBER 26, 2007. To read the entire job description, click HERE

Position: Program Assistant
Reports To: GBLT Executive Director
Location: Toronto
Duration: 1 year contract with potential for a performance-based extension

The Program Assistant will work closely with the Executive Director and other staff in supporting each of the four program areas, Land Protection, Stewardship, Communications, and Fundraising. Core responsibilities will include managing information related to the various program activities, coordinating communication with supporters and partners, and supporting volunteers working across the organization. More specific tasks will be defined by our operating plan for 2008, which is under development and will be approved by the Board of Directors on December 11, 2007.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Mentor Program

ESSE's mentor program is being opened up to all students in all years. If you're a second or third year student in need of advice on majors, housing, summer jobs or anything you can think of, contact us and we'll put you in contact with someone who can help! If you're interested in being a mentor or having one, please email esse@uoguelph.ca with your name, major, a of e if applicable and any other details you'd like with MENTOR PROGRAM in the subject line.

Project Porchlight with OneChange Volunteer Opportunity

Project Porchlight is a campaign run by One Change, a small not-for-profit group with a big idea: to show Canadians how? anyone can use less electricity, save on rising energy costs, and help reduce pollution. Project Porchlight's goal is to get every household in Canada to make that first change and replace one old-?fashioned, inefficient incandescent to an energy-efficient CFL bulb. ESSE is looking for volunteers to deliver 50 lightbulbs in their neighbourhood, a process takign about one hour. If you would like to help, stop by the ESSE office to sign up on the sheet. Every bit of help can make a real difference.

Knitting Workshop

Experienced or novice knitters welcome. Come join us any Tuesday night in Blackwood Hall 5:30-7 and learn how to make your own scarf or dish clothes for easy Christmas gifts. Know the basics? See what Jill has to teach us or just enjoy the company. All are welcome, needles and yarn are supplied. Feel free to come in at any time. Any
questions email hhughes@uoguelph.ca.

Thursday, April 05, 2007

International Youth Internship

The following (two) positions are available:

Ecological Farming Systems Development Intern – The Gambia
Posted: April 2007
Closing Date: April 30, 2007
Term: May 2007 – February 2008
Start Date: May 2007 - This date is flexible so please indicate your earliest possible start date on your cover letter.

To apply please send your resumé and cover letter to:
Claudia Ho Lem
International Project Manager
Tél./Phone: (514) 398-7743; Fax: (514) 398-7972
E: cholem@reap-canada.com; W: www.reap-canada.com

Internship Description:
GAIA Project Youth Internships are made available through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) YES (Youth Employment Strategy) internship program. The goal of the program is to give young Canadians international work experience and develop their skills in the fields of sustainable agriculture and international development.

Successful applicants will start and finish their work experience with REAP-Canada, an Environmental NGO (ENGO) based in Ste. Anne be Bellevue Quebec. The internship will include a 9 week term in Canada, and a 6 month placement in the Gambia where they will be based with the local southern partner the Njawara Agricultural Training Centre (NATC) located in the North Bank Division. Additionally, there will be a pre-departure orientation workshop and a debriefing workshop, both held in Canada, and a final two weeks of training where interns will learn job search skills and how to follow up on entrepreneurial opportunities.

These positions require determined, self-starting, committed individuals willing to work under extreme conditions. Successful applicants will be given a moderate financial stipend and a unique opportunity to gain experience in a demanding international environment.

Prerequisites: To qualify you must:
Be between the ages of 19 and 30
Be a university or college graduate
Have never previously participated in a YES (Youth Employment Strategy) internship or worked in a career-related paid position overseas
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident eligible to work in Canada
Be currently unemployed or under-employed

Qualifications:
Education or equivalent experience in environmental / sustainability issues
Knowledge / experience in ecological agriculture, resource management, community development or climate change
Self-motivated, creative and able to work with limited guidance and supervision
Excellent organizational skills with an ability to integrate information
Proficient on the computer and skills in report /proposal writing
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment under stressful conditions and achieve results
Long-term commitment to international development
Leadership and decision making skills with the capacity to motivate others
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work under rustic conditions (intense heat, basic diet and accommodations, etc.)
Strong constitution and good health
Open to cross-cultural exchange of information and ideas. Experience working with other cultures an asset, as is an enthusiasm for learning foreign languages

Job Description:
In Canada, successful applicants will start and finish their work experience in Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec with REAP-Canada. The internship will include an 8 week term in Canada, where interns will support REAP's ongoing national and international farming systems research and development program. Interns will learn about participatory on-farm development, sustainable agriculture, bio-energy and climate change mitigation strategies through research, fieldwork and program outreach and development. There will also be a one week orientation / pre-departure workshop to prepare interns for their overseas activities and a debriefing workshop in Canada to complete their experience.

In the Gambia, the intern will further this knowledge where they will be based with our local southern partner the Njawara Agricultural Training Centre (NATC). The overseas term will begin with one month of intensive language training and cultural immersion. The intern will then work with local farming communities on ecological farming systems development to improve farm production and profitability while promoting sustainable natural resource management. The intern will work to expand local farmer-to-farmer training networks, and develop farm planning and "learning farms" for diversified ecological farming and food production systems. They will also be involved in the establishment and development of trials and demonstrations for food self-sufficiency and gardening, plant improvement programs and nursery management, erosion control, soil fertility and management, Bokashi organic fertilizer production, live fencing, agro-forestry and orchard and woodlot management and small animal husbandry. The intern will also work on the development of sustainable cooking technologies in the country, including the Mayon Turbo Stove and the Rocket stove, as greenhouse gas mitigation strategies that also alleviate poverty and promote women's health. Much of the interns work will focus on developing projects in a holistic, participatory manner through the Agro-Ecological Village Development Model, which simultaneously addresses social development, gender equity, poverty mitigation, agriculture and the environment.

Sunday, April 01, 2007

Books for Africa

Dear Environmental Science Students,

My name is Ana Perkovic and I am writing to you on behalf of University of Guelph’s Books for Africa team. We are running a Better World Books campus book drive to benefit Books for Africa (www.booksforafrica.org) and we would love to have your support! Our goal is to collect 1,500 books during our book drive - please help us by donating any university and college-level books from the past 5 years that you no longer need!

Starting on April 9th, 2007 we will set up big green and white collection boxes at the University Bookstore, Coop Bookstore, University Centre courtyard, and Science Complex, which will remain up until April 21st, 2007.

Please donate any books you are unable to sell back at buybacks! Many of these books will be sold online to raise much-needed funding for Books for Africa (100% of profits, after all costs, will go to BFA as unrestricted funding), and some books will be directly sent to BFA and distributed to African countries in need.

In addition, Better World Books will donate fifty cents for each qualifying textbook to benefit two University of Guelph Chapter Clubs - Habitat for Humanity and Best Buddies. With your help, we have collected over 5,500 textbooks since Fall 2005, and raised over $1,800 for Habitat for Humanity and over $250 for Best Buddies! We thank you for your continued support towards improving world literacy and enhancing local social initiatives!

Please spread the word about our book drive to all your friends, classmates and professors.
Best wishes and good luck on exams!

Ana Perkovic
Co-executive Chair, Personnel Director
Books For Africa Team
University of Guelph
aperkovi@uoguelph.ca

Job Op: Sustainability Summer Student Position!

Sustainability Summer Student

Application deadline: Thursday, April 5th @ 4:00 pm
Period of Employment: May 1, 2006 -- September 2007
Number of Positions available: 1
Compensation: based on university student scale, semester level and
experience.
Hours: 35 per week
Reporting to: Sustainability Co-ordinator

Job Purpose
- to assist in running the various sustainability programs on the
University of Guelph campus

Qualifications
* basic knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues
* enthusiasm and passion for environmental education
* excellent written and oral communications skills

Responsibilities
1. Recycling
* participating in recycling inventories, upgrades and audits with Recycling Coordinator
* distributing educational material
* distributing recycling containers to campus departments
* sharing recycling pick up duties for special recycling programs
* talking with staff, faculty, students about recycling program
2. Composting
* distributing indoor compost buckets and educational material
* setting up outdoor composters
* stirring and aerating outdoor composters
* talking with staff, faculty, students about composting program
3. Energy
* helping develop and implement social marketing based energy conservation campaigns
* conducting observational surveys of campus energy behaviour (after hours, 10-7 shift)
* distributing energy educational/promotional material
* lightswitch stickering
* staffing awareness displays
* researching and monitoring energy consumption of various
equipment
* talking with staff, faculty, students about energy program
4. General Duties
* helping reallocate reusable resources on campus and within the community
* helping coordinate the Commuter Challenge
* Other duties as assigned by the Sustainability Co-ordinator

Note that this position requires that the incumbent work in the
evening as part of the energy program. This position also involves
moderate to heavy lifting at times, as well as extended periods spent
walking.

Application forms can be picked up at room 102, Maintenance Building
#1, Trent Lane. (Directly behind Johnston Hall.)

Cover letter, résumé and application form can be dropped off at the
above address, or forwarded to:
Gillian Maurice
Physical Resources
Maintenance Building #1
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
Fax: 519 826-5281
E-Mail: sustain@pr.uoguelph.ca

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Senior Academic Leader Position Available

University of Guelph
Student Housing Services
JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Academic Leader
________________________________________________________
TERMS OF POSITION:
Contract Period: Summer: Occasional.
Fall: Beginning of Residence Life Staff Training until 24 hrs after last scheduled exam.
Winter: Opening of residences until 24 hours after the last university scheduled exam.
Remuneration: Senior Academic Leaders will receive a stipend of $2443/semester (currently under review) and are guaranteed a single room in residence.
Reporting to: Senior Academic Leaders will report directly to the Manager, Academic Learning Communities who will provide training, support and assistance to the Senior Academic Leaders in the execution of their responsibilities.
________________________________________________________

VISION
The Senior Academic Leaders, in cooperation with the Cluster Leaders, Academic Programmers, Residence Life Managers, and the rest of Residence Life Staff, will support the academic activities in residence. These activities serve three purposes:
a)to assist students in their academic endeavours;
b)to support and challenge students in their personal development;
c)to aid in the development and maintenance of the community environment within the residences.

RESPONSIBILITIES
A. General
Senior Academic Leaders
1. Will live in the Residence hall assigned to them and serve as a resource to the Cluster Leaders and Academic Programmers.

2. Are expected to maintain a minimum semester and cumulative average of 70 percent.

B. Staff Responsibilities
1. ROLE MODELING:
Be aware of their impact as role models for students and other staff members and demonstrate responsible behaviour as a member of the community.

2.TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:
(a) in conjunction with the Manager, ALC, develop training materials, and plan, implement and evaluate training and on-going training activities for ALC Cluster Leaders and Academic Programmers.
(b) attend the Spring Orientation Session and the Residence Life Staff Training Program. Topic coverage will include: leadership styles, programming, facilitation, evaluation, communication, assertiveness, learning styles, diversity, campus services, time management, student development theory and new student characteristics.
(c) attend team staff meetings.
(d) attend ongoing training sessions as required
(e) offer support to the individual members of the ALC team.



3. PROGRAMMING:
(a) propose programs intended to assist ALC participants with the transition to university life and study. Initiate selected programs defined in consultation with the Manager, ALC.

4. PEER HELPING:
(a) assist Cluster Leaders and Academic Programmers with programming and problem-solving.
(b) support and assist in the implementation of academic programs in the entire residence system.

5. DISCIPLINE:
(a) know and observe University and residence rules and regulations.

6. COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT:
(a) attend regularly scheduled meetings with the Manager, ALC
(b) provide regular and systematic feedback to the Manager, ALC, regarding issues/concerns of ALC team members, student needs, student concerns and the quality of student life.
(c) respond to weekly log sheets submitted by Cluster Leaders and Academic Programmers
(d) assist in the recruitment and selection process for ALC Cluster Leaders and Academic Programmers
(e) assist with other duties related to the role and activities within Student Housing, as required.
(f) chair the weekly ALC team meetings

C. Core Competencies
(a) completion of at least 4 semesters at the University of Guelph
(b) solid academic standing
(c) strong organizational skills and administrative skills
(d) strong communication skills
(e) good interpersonal and group process skills
(f) excellent program planning, faciliation and coordination skills
(g) strong problem-solving skills
(h) knowledge of university resources, services and student life opportunities
(i) experience living on-campus
(j) experience on the ALC team would be a definite asset

Contact: Mildred Eisenbach
Manager, Academic Learning Communities
Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1
519-824-4120 ext. 52374
meisenba@uoguelph.ca

Academic Programmer Position Available

University of Guelph
Student Housing Services
JOB DESCRIPTION

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMER
________________________________________________
TERMS OF POSITION:
Contract Period: Fall: Beginning of Residence Life Staff Training until 24 hrs after last scheduled exam.
Winter: Opening of residences until 24 hours after the last university scheduled exam.
Remuneration: The hours expected of a Cluster Leader vary according to the needs of the community. Cluster Leaders will receive a stipend of $1246.50/semester (currently under review) and are guaranteed a single room in residence.
Reporting to: Cluster Leaders will report directly to the Manager, Academic Learning Communities who will provide training, support and assistance to the Academic Programmer in the execution of their responsibilities.
________________________________________________

VISION
The Academic Programmer in cooperation with the other Academic Programmers, Cluster Leaders, Residence Life Managers, and the rest of Residence Life Staff, is responsible for providing a broad range of academic programming for a specified lounge/section in a residence hall. These activities, often carried out with the assistance of other campus agencies (eg. The Learning Commons and Program Counsellors) serve three purposes:
n) to assist students in their academic endeavours;
o) to support and challenge students in their personal development;
p) to aid in the development and maintenance of the community environment within the residences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. General
Academic Programmers
1. Will live in the Residence Hall assigned to them and serve as a resource to the students in their area as well as to the building as a whole.

2. Are expected to maintain a minimum semester and cumulative average of 70 percent.

3. Assist with the coordination, marketing and implementation of a pre-arranged program schedule
(ie. Study sessions for core courses, learning skills workshops, faculty meetings, etc.)

4. Assist with the development, marketing and implementation of programs within a specified academic program area.


B. Staff Responsibilities
1. ROLE MODELING:
Be aware of their impact as role models for students and other staff members and demonstrate responsible behaviour as a member of the community.

2. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:
(a) attend the Spring Orientation Session and the Residence Life Staff Training Program. Topic coverage will include: leadership styles, programming, facilitation, evaluation, communication, assertiveness, learning styles, diversity, campus services, time management, student development theory and new student characteristics.
(b) attend team staff meetings.
(c) attend ongoing training sessions as required.

3. PROGRAMMING:
(a) support and assist in the implementation of new student orientation.
(b) facilitate a minimum of 6 study sessions, for 2 core courses, each semester.
(c) facilitate the dissemination of Learning Commons information and services to first-year residence students.
(d) implement 2 student-faculty programs involving instructors or teaching assistants for each semester.
(e) coordinate discipline-specific programs at least twice per semester.
(f) coordinate cross-discipline programs at least once per semester.
(g) collaborate with the residence life staff in monitoring student academic transitional needs and respond by offering services as required.
(h) promote student participation in campus activities and services that support student learning needs.
(i) distribute flyers to first-year residence students and Residence Life Staff informing them of important academic policies and procedures, schedule of dates, and sources of academic assistance
(j) create an academic bulletin board and/or passive program and make appropriate changes on alternate weeks of the semester.

4. PEER HELPING:
(a) counsel students on academic issues as expertise permits. Refer to an appropriate resource when a situation demands skills beyond those of the Cluster Leaders.
(b) be alert to the academic needs of new students.
(c) document and follow-up on issues.

5. DISCIPLINE:
(a) know and observe University and residence rules and regulations.

6. COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT:
(a) maintain regular and frequent communication with the Residence Life Staff (Residence Assistants and Cluster Leaders) so as to be well informed about their activities, share information about upcoming programs which may be of interest to them and their residents, and collect details about academic content needs.
(b) keep the Manager, ALC and Senior Academic Leaders up-to-date about staff activities and other programming endeavors.
(c) regular attendance at meetings as determined by the Manager, ALC
(d) maintain and post an accurate calender of academic programming events.
(e) complete weekly and programming logs using the on-line system provided by Student Housing Services

C. Core Competencies
(a) energy and enthusiasm
(b) demonstrated commitment to your academic studies
(c) ability to work independently and as a member of a team
(d) very good interpersonal skills
(e) ability to relate to a wide range of individuals
(f) creativity
(g) good problem-solving skills
(h) initiative and reliability
(i) strong sense of self-awareness
(j) commitment to helping
(k) willingness to learn
(l) excellent organizational and coordination skills
(m) familiarity with residence life, campus resources, services and academic opportunities

Contact: Mildred Eisenbach
Manager, Academic Learning Communities
Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1
519-824-4120 ext. 52374
meisenba@uoguelph.ca

Cluster Leader Position Available

University of Guelph
Student Housing Services
JOB DESCRIPTION

Cluster Leader
_______________________________________________
TERMS OF POSITION:
Contract Period: Fall: Beginning of Residence Life Staff Training until 24 hrs after last scheduled exam.
Winter: Opening of residences until 24 hours after the last university scheduled exam.
Remuneration: The hours expected of a Cluster Leader vary according to the needs of the community. Cluster Leaders will receive a stipend of $1246.50/semester (currently under review) and are guaranteed a single room in residence.
Reporting to: Cluster Leaders will report directly to the Manager, Academic Learning Communities who will provide training, support and assistance to the Cluster Leader in the execution of their responsibilities.
_______________________________________________

VISION
The Cluster Leader in cooperation with the other Cluster Leaders, Academic Programmers, Residence Life Managers, and the rest of Residence Life Staff, is responsible for providing a broad range of academic programming for a specified lounge/section in a residence hall. These activities, often carried out with the assistance of other campus agencies (eg. The Learning Commons and Program Counsellors) serve three purposes:
a) to assist students in their academic endeavours;
b) to support and challenge students in their personal development;
c) to aid in the development and maintenance of the community environment within the residences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. General
Cluster Leaders
1. Will live in the Residence Hall assigned to them and serve as a resource to the students in their area as well as to the building as a whole.

2. Are expected to maintain a minimum semester and cumulative average of 70 percent.

3. Assist with the coordination, marketing and implementation of a pre-arranged program schedule
(ie. Study sessions for core courses, learning skills workshops, faculty meetings, etc.)

4. Assist with the development, marketing and implementation of programs within a specified academic program area.


B. Staff Responsibilities
1. ROLE MODELING:
Be aware of their impact as role models for students and other staff members and demonstrate responsible behaviour as a member of the community.

2. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:
(a) attend the Spring Orientation Session and the Residence Life Staff Training Program. Topic coverage will include: leadership styles, programming, facilitation, evaluation, communication, assertiveness, learning styles, diversity, campus services, time management, student development theory and new student characteristics.
(b) attend team staff meetings.
(c) attend ongoing training sessions as required.


3. PROGRAMMING:
(a) support and assist in the implementation of new student orientation.
(b) implement regular group meetings with first-year students in your cluster to encourage community development and to address academic and transition issues, as they arise
(c) facilitate a minimum of 6 study sessions, for 2 core courses, each semester.
(d) facilitate the dissemination of Learning Commons information and services to first-year residence students.
(e) implement 2 student-faculty programs involving instructors or teaching assistants for each semester.
(f) coordinate discipline-specific programs at least twice per semester.
(g) coordinate cross-discipline programs at least once per semester.
(h) collaborate with the residence life staff in monitoring student academic transitional needs and respond by offering services as required.
(i) promote student participation in campus activities and services that support student learning needs.
(j) distribute flyers to first-year residence students and Residence Life Staff informing them of important academic policies and procedures, schedule of dates, and sources of academic assistance
(k) create an academic bulletin board and/or passive program and make appropriate changes on a monthly basis.
(l)
4. PEER HELPING:
(a) counsel students on academic issues as expertise permits. Refer to an appropriate resource when a situation demands skills beyond those of the Cluster Leaders.
(b) be alert to the academic needs of new students.
(c) document and follow-up on issues.

5. DISCIPLINE:
(a) know and observe University and residence rules and regulations.

6. COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT:
(a) maintain regular and frequent communication with the Residence Life Staff (Residence Assistants and Academic Programmers) so as to be well informed about their activities, share information about upcoming programs which may be of interest to them and their residents, and collect details about academic content needs.
(b) keep the Manager, ALC and Senior Academic Leaders up-to-date about staff activities and other programming endeavors.
(c) regular attendance at meetings as determined by the Manager, ALC
(d) maintain and post an accurate calender of academic programming events.
(e) complete weekly and programming logs using the on-line system provided by Student Housing Services

C. Core Competencies
(a) energy and enthusiasm
(b) demonstrated commitment to your academic studies
(c) ability to work independently and as a member of a team
(d) very good interpersonal skills
(e) ability to relate to a wide range of individuals
(f) creativity
(g) good problem-solving skills
(h) initiative and reliability
(i) strong sense of self-awareness
(j) commitment to helping
(k) willingness to learn
(l) excellent organizational and coordination skills
(m) familiarity with residence life, campus resources, services and academic opportunities

Contact: Mildred Eisenbach
Manager, Academic Learning Communities
Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1
519-824-4120 ext. 52374
meisenba@uoguelph.ca

Job Opportunity! EA to Greenbelt Foundation

Executive Assistant
Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation

Ontario’s Greenbelt is an area of permanently protected green space, farmland, vibrant
communities, forests, wetlands, and watersheds. It surrounds the province's Golden
Horseshoe, and is vital to the quality of life in southern Ontario. It’s our protected
countryside. There are over 1.8 million acres in the Greenbelt * an area larger than
Prince Edward Island. The Greenbelt includes the Niagara Escarpment, the Oak Ridges
Moraine, and the Rouge Park. The Greenbelt was created by legislation in February of 2005.

The Foundation is seeking an Executive Assistant, as a one-year intern position, for the
office of the President.

Job Type: Environmental Not-for-Profit
Schedule: One year contract
Location: Toronto

Responsibilities:

Executive Assistance
* Assist with all types of administrative duties including:
- Answering phones - Filing
- Typing - Mail
- Ordering supplies - Kitchen duties
- Scheduling meetings - Preparing and managing correspondence

Communications Assistance
* Assist with the development and regular updates of website content.
* Assist with organizing Foundation events.
* Assist with the distribution of Greenbelt information.

Research & Project Assistance
* Assist with research tasks and special projects as required.

Qualifications:
* A recent university graduate
* Excellent communication skills
* Interest and experience in working for a non-profit group
* Solid understanding of environmental, agricultural and planning issues
* Proven team player
* Understanding of political processes
* Sense of humour

Applications Process:
Deadline for applications is April 2, 2007.

Please send a cover letter and c.v. outlining your interest and qualifications for this
position. Applications will be accepted only by email or post. Please clearly indicate
the position applied for in the subject line of all correspondence. No phone inquiries
please.

Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation
68 Scollard Street, Suite 201,
Toronto, ON M5R 1G2
info@ourgreenbelt.ca
For more information see www.ourgreenbelt.ca

Job Opportunity - Greenbelt Festival Coordinator

Greenbelt Festival Coordinator
Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation

Ontario’s Greenbelt is an area of permanently protected green space, farmland, vibrant
communities, forests, wetlands, and watersheds. It surrounds the province's Golden
Horseshoe, and is vital to the quality of life in southern Ontario. It’s our protected
countryside. There are over 1.8 million acres in the Greenbelt * an area larger than
Prince Edward Island. The Greenbelt includes the Niagara Escarpment, the Oak Ridges
Moraine, and the Rouge Park. The Greenbelt was created by legislation in February of 2005.

The Foundation is seeking a Greenbelt Summer Festival Intern. We are looking for a
self-motivated, articulate, enthusiastic, and confident individual to be a Greenbelt
spokesperson at summer events around the Greenbelt.

Job Type: Environmental Not-for-Profit
Schedule: April to September 1, 2007.
Salary: Wage plus per diem for travel and food expenses
Location: Toronto
Includes weekend work and travel

Responsibilities:
At the Summer Festivals
* Traveling to and attending a diversity of events and summer festivals around the
Greenbelt as the Foundation’s representative
* Coordinating with event organizers
* Coordinating with local farmers and distributing local produce at events
* Staffing the Greenbelt booth and distributing Greenbelt materials at each event
* Actively communicating the Greenbelt message to the public attending the events
* Creating a record (written, photography/video) of the summer festivals in the Greenbelt
Research and Project Management
* Managing a database of annual events, activities and festivities taking place in the
Greenbelt
* Assist with research tasks and special projects as required
All other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
* G-drivers licence, excellent driving skills and ability to navigate is required
* Education in agriculture and farming, land management, environmental and planning
policy, parks and recreation, biology, or related fields
* Experience working with the public
* Experience in public speaking, theater, public relations, retail, and the tourism
industry is an asset
* Experience working or volunteering in the not-for-profit sector
* Willingness to work in a challenging and changing environment
* Ability to work in a team and independently
* Access to a vehicle is an asset
* Available to work during the day on weekends
* A sense of humor

Applications Process:
Deadline for applications is April 2, 2007.

Please send a cover letter and c.v. outlining your interest and qualifications for this
position. Applications will be accepted only by email or post. Please clearly indicate
the position applied for in the subject line of all correspondence. No phone inquiries
please.

Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation
68 Scollard Street, Suite 201,
Toronto, ON M5R 1G2
info@ourgreenbelt.ca
For more information see www.ourgreenbelt.ca

Sunday, March 18, 2007

== Feel The Energy! Wellness Fair 2007 ==

Wednesday, March 21st, 10 am - 3 pm, UC

Come feel the energy at this year's Wellness Fair, brought to you by the Wellness Centre. The purpose of the resource fair is to promote personal well being and to encourage students and the Guelph community to live balanced, healthy lives.

Stop by the UC at anytime to visit one of our various participants including: - Massage Therapists - Chiropractors / Physiotherapists - Yoga & Fitness - Naturopathic Medicine - Stress Management - Chinese Therapy - Wholistic Psychotherapy - Skin Care - Dietitians - Athletics and Health Centres - Mental Health - AIDS Commitee - Tobacco awareness - Heart & Stroke foundation, Lung Association, and more!

Explore a variety of Wellness options, and perhaps experience a quick massage for a few minutes!!
If you have further questions, or for more information, please e-mail wellness@uoguelph.ca or call ext. 53327. We hope to see you there!

Volunteer with Books for Africa!

Help the Books for Africa Team organize and coordinate the last Books for Africa book drive of the winter semester!
Our team is seeking volunteers who would like to help with some or all of the following projects:

-posting advertisements around campus (March 29th and 30th)
-informing classes of the upcoming book drive (March 30th to April 5th)
-setting up donation boxes around campus (April 9th)
-sorting and packing donated books (April 9th to April 21st)

You will help students in Africa receive books that help enhance their educational experience, and help two University club chapters at the same time; Best Buddies and Habitat for Humanity. To find out more about Books for Africa, please take the time to watch the following video:
http://www.booksforafrica.org/video.html

To find out more about how we help students out locally and internationally, or how to get involved, please contact Ana Perkovic at aperkovi@uoguelph.ca.

Sunday, March 11, 2007

Hammond Lecture




Transportation to the event: There is a Denny's school bus arranged to depart at 6:30 SHARP that night from the loop in front of University Centre to take students to the RRC. The bus seats 48 people and is first-come-first-serve.

Speaker bio: Bob is a leading expert on the business value of corporate sustainability strategies and has given over 275 keynote presentations to corporations, governments, academics, and NGOs. Bob applies business and leadership development experience from his 34-year career at IBM Canada to engage the business community in proactively avoiding risks and capturing opportunities associated with sustainability issues.

He is the author of The Sustainability Advantage: Seven Business Case Benefits of a Triple Bottom Line (2002) on the quantified business case for sustainability strategies and The Next Sustainability Wave: Building Boardroom Buy-in (2005) on why some companies are committed to sustainability, why others are not, and how to overcome senior executive resistance to making that commitment.

Bob is on the advisory board of The Natural Step Canada, the faculty of the Sustainable Enterprise Academy (SEA) and Education and Sustainability Academy (SEdA) sponsored by the York University's Schulich School of Business, and the faculty of Sustainability and Beyond sponsored by the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business.

He has a BSc from McGill University (1964), an MEd from the University of Toronto (2000), and a PhD from the University of Toronto (2005). A resident of Ontario, he is the proud owner of his second hybrid car, a Honda Accord.

Friday, February 23, 2007

Get Involved with the Formation of a Guelph Institute for the Environment

Call for Interested EnviroScis!
As many of you may be aware, the University is in the process of creating a Guelph Institute for the Environment (GIE). Though still in formative stages, some of the stated goals of the GIE include a synthesis and coordination of 'environmental research, teaching, and policy support' across the University and larger community. It is meant as a tool to encourage sharing and discussion between players in the University with environmental roles and significance, as well as be a forum for outreach to the larger community and act to open up environmental research being done at Guelph to a larger audience.
Possible links and cooperative projects with the City of Guelph and local conservation/development bodies are also being explored. Mr. David Anderson, former federal Environment Minister, will lead the GIE as director, visiting Guelph one week every month, and will work with other staff here in Guelph.

So where do students fit into this? It has been discussed, but as of now remains vague. And vague means potentially malleable. To discuss how students can be involved with the GIE and prepare proposals to discuss with planners and staff, we would like to create a 'working group' of interested students. We see this as a great opportunity for students to be involved in the formation of what will hopefully become a very important feature in Canadian environmental research.

The official launch of the GIE, with a public lecture by Mr. Anderson, is scheduled for February 28th, at 5:30. We would like to have some time to discuss ideas before Mr. Anderson's visit and so are calling for interested students to RSVP for our first planning meeting. The meeting is for Monday, February 26th at 5:30, Room 109 Blackwood.
RSVP to ESSE President Mary Jane Richardson mricha04@uoguelph.ca or Marena Brinkhurst mbrinkhu@uoguelph.ca

Volunteer for Envirothon

Holly Nadalin, a third year NRM student here at Guelph, is looking for some students to help out with a half-day seminar for Wellington County Stewardship Council's annual Envirothon happening this spring.

At this event, students compete and learn about environmental issues. Holly's role this year is to plan and deliver a half-day workshop on soils, and is hoping to find a couple of students who have a real interest in education and stewardship, as well as a background in soils, to help out. This would be a great opportunity for students to get involved in the community and network with the MNR, GRCA, and OFAH.

The competition date is April 24th and the workshop will be happening sometime in March. In total, the commitment will require about 3-4 full days, including the competition, workshop, and workshop preparation.
If you're interested, contact Holly for more information at hnadalin@uoguelph.ca by Friday, March 2nd at the latest.

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Community by Design Symposium

The City of Guelph is hosting a forum to discuss future design and development plans under a strategic growth strategy. Below is a poster indicating the time and place of this forum, which is open to the public. Click to enlarge.

Thursday, February 08, 2007

Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Long but good: Opportunities for Earth & Ats and ESS students

This is a notice to all students in Earth Surface Science (ESS) and Earth and Atmospheric Science (EAAS) in 3rd or 4th year. For many years the Canadian oil industry has sponsored a 2-week all-expenses paid Student Industry Field Trip (SIFT) for one student from each Canadian University. This year for the first time the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada is offering a similar opportunity in what they call the Student-Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop (S-IMEW). Both of these are fantastic opportunities to learn something about the real world of geological exploration and to establish contact with people in the industry. **You must be in third or fourth year to apply**.

General info about S-IMEW (mineral exploration)
-20 students from various universities across Canada
-2 weeks of lectures, labs and field trips and case histories of discoveries
-the workshop is designed to focus on the Mineral Exploration Industry, introduce you to applied aspects of the industry, practical mineral exploration techniques, field skills development and familiarization with a variety of mineral deposits and the related geology. The workshop also allows you to interact with representatives from the industry (including pre-arranged job interviews).
-topics covered will follow the same structure as a typical mineral exploration program. This will include identification of prospective geological terrain, geological mapping and sampling on a local scale, airborne geophysical surveys, geochemical surveys, ground geophysical surveys, data compilation, drill target selection and reclamation. You will also learn about the mining districts of Sudbury, Timmins, and Rouyin-Noranda and be introduced to the business perspective of exploration and the broad range of career opportunities.

The application deadline is approaching fast. By Thursday February 1,
please submit the following information in electronic format to Steve
or Emmanuelle:
1. maximum 2 page resume of work experience, interests, association involvement and language skills
2. Cover letter explaining why you would benefit from participating in S-IMEW
3. Academic transcipt (an official one is not required)
4. Full contact information, current and permanent mailing address and email.
The trip is from May 5-19 in and around the City of Greater Sudbury. For more information on the PDAC and the trip go to: http://www.pdac.ca/students/
The information on the web is a bit incomplete so if you want to know
more contact Emmanuelle Arnaud (earnaud@uoguelph.ca) or Steve Sadura (sadura@uoguelph.ca).

General info about SIFT (oil and gas exploration)
-30+ students, top candidate from each Canadian Universities
-2 weeks of lectures, presentations and core workshops, a four day field trip through the Rocky Mountains and Foothills followed by a fly-over with an overview of Western Canada Geology. There is also an exploration game where you work in teams to form a company, explore for hydrocarbons, bid for land, drill wells and then give a final presentation on your geological interpretation.
-the focus is to give you a basic understanding of the Canadian petroleum industry, Western Canadian geology and a better understanding of a geologist’s role within the energy industry. The course also allows you to interact with representatives from the industry (including pre-arranged job interviews). Summer employment opportunities with an oil and gas company will be available for some of the participants.

The application deadline for this one is Thursday Feb 15. Please
submit the following information in electronic format to Steve or
Emmanuelle.
1. a brief resume of your work experience and interests
2. a covering letter to accompany the resume that describes why you would like to participate in SIFT 2007 and what you feel you can gain from the trip.
3. a current academic transcript (official transcripts are not necessary-a clean copy will do)
4. your address, phone number (both current and permanent/home contact and a current email address valid up until April 29 so that you can be contacted up to the last minute about trip details.
The trip is from April 29 to May 11 and takes place in Calgary and the Rockies. For more information about SIFT and what you get to do for 2 weeks, take a look at the website: http://www.cspg.org/students/students-sift.cfm

Application process for S-IMEW and SIFT
You can apply to both awards but should provide separate applications for each, stating what you are applying for in the cover letter. In both cases, a committee of geology faculty will select the nominees based on your course history and grades but also, very importantly, based on your cover letter. The final decision is made by the PDAC and SIFT selection commitees.
In both cases, the selection committee (both ours and theirs) is looking for:
-a third or fourth year well-rounded student with a strong academic standing
-team building skills
-initiative and motivation
-For S-IMEW, you must also demonstrate an interest in some or all of economic geology, structural geology, petrology, geophysics and their relation to mineral deposits and the Mineral Exploration Industry.
-For SIFT, you must also demonstrate an interest in some or all of Sedimentology,
Stratigraphy, and Structural Geology and their relation to Oil and Gas Exploration and Petroleum Geology.
-You must be eager to learn and willing to take full advantage of this opportunity.
-You must also demonstrate maturity, self discipline and the ability to contribute to team-based activities.
-Lastly, you have to be available for the full duration of the course.

Your cover letter should address how you would benefit from participating in the course and why you would like to participate. It would also help to highlight how you fit these selection criteria that I have outlined above. Your cover letter should not be much longer than a page-so be concise!

If you have any other specific questions, email Steve (sadura@uoguelph.ca) or I
(earnaud@uoguelph.ca) or the following reps at the PDAC and CSPG:

S-IMEW: Teresa Barrett at tbarrett@pdac.ca or at 416 362-1969 xt 221.

SIFT oil/gas: Don Simmons, at dsimmons@sebringenergy.com or sift.2007@hotmail.com at 403
266-4224 xt 232.

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

6 Job Opportunities in City of Toronto

Are you looking for a summer job?
6 jobs were sent to ESSE to advertise by the Children's Garden & Exploring T.O. Programs (CG&ET)
Clearly they want Enviro Sci students. Take advantage of the opportunity!

After the cut there are 6 pages of job descriptions.
Jobs include:
CG&ET Program Coordinator
CG&ET Program Expansion Assistant
Eco Camp Assistant Counsellor
Eco Camp Councellor
Waste Diversion Program Assistant
Waste Diversion Program Coordinator


**This is where the cut would be If I could figure out the damn code. Sadly I cannot.

CG&ET Program Coordinator - Click to Enlarge:


CG&ET Program Expansion Assistant - Click to Enlarge:


Eco Camp Assistant Counsellor - Click to Enlarge:


Eco Camp Councellor - Click to Enlarge:


Waste Diversion Program Assistant - Click to Enlarge:



Waste Diversion Program Coordinator - Click to Enlarge: