Seasonal position available for the summer period through to the end of September 2019. Beginning as soon as possible. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Lawn maintenance duties include grass cutting with ride mower and push mower, also tending to weeds/lawn borders with a weed whacker. Applicants will require a drivers license with abstract as they will be required to drive to various Northern Property REIT grounds around Chetwynd. Applicants will also require appropriate protective work boots and should be physically fit to lift and load equipment such as push mowers.

Wages start at $15.00 per hour depending on previous experience.

To apply please submit a resume to office@northernprop.ca or call 250-788-1650.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY JOBS
Hours: 12 weeks or longer, min 20 hrs per week

Are you passionate about the field of community sustainability in northern rural areas? The Boreal Centre for Sustainability in partnership with InterraPlan Inc of Moberly Lake is looking for support on a seasonal support basis

As Green Living Coordinator, your tasks and responsibilities will be to:

support existing community sustainability initiatives in food security, eco-health restoration and cultural-tourism through research, public outreach and demonstration projects
investigate & organize green business training support needs for “eco-enterprise” development
update the Peace River South “Eco-Enterprise Directory”
develop resource materials (written, photographic and video)
deliver presentations to community and interest groups
help establish or maintain demonstration sites for community gardening, permaculture & eco-interpretive trails
developing new partnerships, and memberships for growing the organization
support fund-raising with proposal writing research or applications
helping organize a community workshop on local sustainability action (energy, water, food security)

Job Requirements:

The successful candidate will:

have strong interest in environmental planning, education and sustainable community development
ability to do independent research through consultations, on-line research, literature reviews
proven communications skills for doing public outreach to support volunteer & public participation
experience in WEB-site development and updating, social media and analytics (sustainableboreal.ca)
adhere to organization staff policies and procedures;
follow office and field emergency procedures, and aware of Worksafe guidelines
be familiar with safe use of all field equipment for (GPS, garden implements, brush cutters)
have their own vehicle in safe & reliable condition for compensated local/regional travel

Preferred education level

Post-secondary training preferred in the field of environmental planning, resource management, agriculture, botany or sustainability studies.
Familiarity with online tools for Web site development, social media marketing and MSWord graphics
Experience in public outreach and involvement in one or more of the BCS areas of interest in food security and integrated community development
Interest, understanding and practice with permaculture design preferred
Hours:  20 -30 hrs/wk (8- 12 weeks ), incl some evenings & weekends

Office Location: Moberly Lake with provision for some home-based office research.

Wage: $16-$20/hr depending on experience with option to work in either subcontract or employment role; onsite accommodation options available

To apply  please e-mail your resume and a brief covering letter by June 15th
borealcentre@gmail.com
Subject: Green Living Coordinator

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