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ClimateSense Internship - Island Nature Trust - School of Climate Change and Adaptation (Grant Funded)

Competition Number:
76E20
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
School of Climate Change and Adaptation
Position:
ClimateSense Internship - Island Nature Trust
Contract:
Full-Time Term Position (Grant Funded)
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$45,000 per annum, prorated to term (Grant Funded)

Term:

January 11, 2021 to December 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 an internship placement with a provincial government department, 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.

This internship involves placement with the Island Nature Trust.

                                                         Location: Charlottetown – Prince Edward Island

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Map ecosystem type and assess the natural areas owned by Island Nature Trust to develop, prioritize and implement a stewardship plan that improves forest resiliency against the impacts of climate change and maximizes the sequestration capacity of natural carbon sinks.
  • Examples of this work would include transitioning forests back from borealized stands to more resilient native Acadian forest ecosystems, applying optimal silviculture techniques, planting native species along coastal properties to protect against erosion, and removing invasive species.
  • 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful applicants should possess the following qualifications:

  • Graduate of a post-secondary institution within the last 5 years
  • Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Environmental Studies, Biology, Forestry, GIS or related field
  • Experience, either through work or volunteer activities with the natural environments of the Maritime Acadian Ecozone and an ability to conduct field research in physically demanding conditions
  • Experience with GIS and environmental mapping tools is required, knowledge of silviculture techniques and carbon audits will be considered an asset
  • Awareness of Indigenous knowledge systems in the Maritimes will be considered an asset
  • Knowledge of climate change and adaptation techniques 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, ArcGIS, Avenza navigation app
  • The successful candidate must be able to work independently and take initiative where appropriate
  • Must have 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, willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
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.