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Climate Change Strategic Intern - ClimateSense Professional Internship - Department of Agriculture and Land - School of Climate Change and Adaptation (Grant Funded)

Competition Number:
19E20
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
School of Climate Change and Adaptation
Position:
Climate Change Strategic Intern - ClimateSense Professional Internship - Department of Agriculture and Land
Contract:
Full Time Term Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$45,000 per annum (Grant Funded)

Term:

April 1, 2020 until March 31, 2021 (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding and departmental requirements)

The ClimateSense Professional Internship Program is designed to build climate change adaptation capacity in recent post-secondary graduates as well as host organizations within the public and private sectors. Interns will complete two internship placements: one with a provincial government department or agency and one with a non-governmental organization, business, industry association, or other external organization. Interns will work with mentors within the host organization to complete a sector-specific adaptation project, and will also take part in the ClimateSense Training and Professional Development Program.

The successful intern will have the opportunity to explore climate change adaptation in both the public and private sectors during their placement, garnering valuable experience that will enhance future work opportunities.

This internship involves placement with the Agriculture Resources Division with the PEI Department of Agriculture and Land and an external placement with a yet to be confirmed partner organization in the community. As the ClimateSense Intern you will work closely with mentors at the PEI Department of Agriculture and Land and at the assigned external partner organization, for a period of six months each.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assess new agricultural market opportunities that producers may diversify into, in response to changing climatic  conditions in PEI
  • Review past, present and projected climate change trends in PEI to assist with the identification of new crop varieties suitable to these climate change variables
  • Assess sectors of the agricultural industry in regard to their ability to accommodate market diversification as an adaptation strategy
  • Assess policy implications and barriers to adoption of adaptation strategies
  • Develop an evaluation framework to assess performance of relevant programs/sub-programs within the Department of Agriculture and Land as they relate to climate change adaptation and market diversification
  • Collaborate on the production of a report for the Department of Agriculture and Land identifying opportunities for new agricultural markets and crops in response to climate change, and recommendations for how public policy and programing may help develop these opportunities
  • Participate in the ClimateSense Training and Professional Development Program, as well as other training opportunities provided by the mentoring organization
  • Participate in monitoring and evaluation activities throughout the duration of the internship
  • Support the integration of climate change considerations into the work environment
     

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful applicants will possess the following qualifications:

  • Graduate of a post-secondary institution between January 2018 to May 2020
  • Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor of Science, Economics, Environmental Science, or other related degree or diploma, such as a BSc in Agriculture
  • Knowledge of climate change and adaptation techniques will be considered an asset
  • Knowledge of economics and economic strategies will be considered an asset
  • Demonstrable background knowledge and/or education in agriculture in PEI would be preferred
  • Demonstrable background knowledge and/or education in another relevant environmental science will be considered an asset
  • Knowledge of climate science will be considered an asset
  • Prior tertiary level course work or climate related training will be considered an asset
  • Strong organizational and written skills
  • Experience with various software programs such as Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel
  • Must be able to work independently and take initiative where appropriate
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak persuasively and to write quickly, effectively, and concisely
  • Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills and the ability to effectively lead or participate on teams in a multi-disciplinary environment;   
  • Must be adaptable and flexible within a variety of situations
  • Successful applicant must have their own transportation, a valid driver’s license and the ability to work at various locations across PEI
  • Successful applicant will be required to provide proof of an acceptable criminal records check
  • Additional relevant education, experience and Indigenous knowledge will be considered an asset
Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.