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ICF KAISER TORONTO WANTS EMS CONSULTANT
ICF Kaiser Canada is looking for an experienced environmental management and
environmental auditing professional to help companies and governments develop
and implement environmental management systems (EMS). The ICF Kaiser
Consulting
Group, one of the firm's main operating divisions, has a staff of more than
650
individuals with core competencies in environmental management, energy sector
analysis, training, and information management. The ideal candidate will
have a
degree in a relevant field, and knowledge and experience of environmental
management systems; environmental auditing; national and international
standards (especially the ISO 14000 and ISO 9000 series); industrial
operations
and practices; and environmental regulations in Canada. The person should have
a minimum of 5 7 years experience. The candidate must have excellent
analytical skills, excellent writing and communication skills, must be well
organized and able to work independently. A CEA designation and the ability to
work in both official languages would be assets. If you are interested in
pursuing this opportunity please send a covering letter along with a resume
and
salary expectations to: Alan Knight, Vice President, ICF Kaiser Canada, 90
Richmond Street East, Suite 201, Toronto, Ontario M5C 1P1, ph. (416) 363
5539,
fax (416) 363 1895; email knighta at idirect.com.
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NAFTA ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION WANTS AN ADMINISTRATOR
The Secretariat for the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) is
seeking candidacies to fill the position of Administrator. The Administrator
will be responsible for development of policies, guidelines, procedures and
supporting budgets and for the provision of related services in such
domains as
administration, personnel management, corporate law, office automation,
procurement and translation. The person will be responsible for facilities and
assets inventory management; receptionist services; and, document management.
The successful candidate should have a degree in Business Administration or
Human Resources Management; a minimum of 10 years experience in asset,
management capacity in or with international institutions; have fluency in at
least two of the official languages of the Commission (English, Spanish and
French) and experience in the use of computers and computer based systems.
Priority will be given to candidates with international work experience and
who
have demonstrated skills in operating a crosscultural program and/or service
environment. Experience and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of
management are considered key attribute. Deadline for submission by May 15,
1998. Contact: Interim Executive Director, Commission for Environmental
Cooperation, 393 StJacques West, Suite 200, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1N9, email
jferrett at ccemtl.org
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ENVIRONMENT CANADA WANTS AN INFORMATION SPECIALIST
Environment Canada is seeking a geographic information systems specialist for
its Burlington, Ontario offices. The successful candidate should have a degree
from a university with acceptable specialization in geography, environmental
sciences or a related field. Should have experience with Geographic
Information
Systems (GIS) and related software (including digitizing software). Preference
will be given to Canadian citizens. Candidates who meet the above criteria
will
also be assessed against the Statement of Qualifications for this position.
Annual salary range is Cdn$23,056 $44,841 per annum depending on experience.
Use Ref. # DOE0912SB39. Applicants who do not use the online form should
submit
a Public Service Commission Application Form (PSC3391) with their resume to
Public Service Commission of Canada, 36 Adelaide St. E, 4th Floor East,
Mackenzie Building, Toronto, Ontario M5C 1J6; or fax (416) 9731883.
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IISD NEEDS A FOREST COMMISSION PROJECT COORDINATOR
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), based in
Winnipeg is seeking a shortterm project coordinator for the World
Commission on
Forests and Sustainable Development (WCFSD). The Project Coordinator will
help
the Commission promote the implementation of its recommendations by making its
final report known to the public, important opinion makers, and key policy and
decision makers. The Project Coordinator will be directly responsible for
administering an established budget and will manage the daytoday operations of
the WCFSD report launch and follow up phase. Desirable skills: a background in
communications, marketing, or public relations; knowledge of languages other
than English. Send resumé immediately to IISD, 6th Floor, 161 Portage Avenue
East, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0Y4. Fax: (204) 9587710 Email:
reception at iisd.ca IISD is committed to equal opportunity. Candidates must
have appropriate employment authorization to work in Canada. Only those
candidates IISD wishes to interview will be contacted. A detailed position
description is available at website: <http://iisd.ca/>http://iisd.ca/.
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IISD ANNOUNCES YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The International Sustainable Development (IISD) is seeking candidates for a
Youth Internship Program. The program builds upon on the success of a 199798
pilot program with initial funding from Human Resources Development Canada
(HRDC), the Sustainable Development Research Institute (SDRI) at UBC as part
of Canada's "Year of the Asia Pacific" (CYAP) in 1997. SDRI arranged thirty
intern placements for Canadian youth among "host employers" in New Zealand,
Mexico, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Mongolia, Viet Nam
and China. Interns were provided a modest allowance that covered return travel
from Canada, training costs and overseas living expenses for six months
(September/October 1997 through March 1998). Information is posted now so
applicants can begin to prepare in advance. Intern applicants must be
unemployed or underemployed, under 30 and not students. Candidates should also
have an active interest in environmental and international development issues
and be pursuing related career opportunities. Deadline for youth applications
is June 11, 1998. No applications by phone, email, fax or post please.
Instead,
all youth intern applicants must carefully follow the procedures as described
on the SDRI web site after job description details are posted there.
Information on specific postings will be available in May 1998. For complete
application information see The Internship Program Home Page on SDRI's web
site
located at <http://www.sdri.ubc.ca/>http://www.sdri.ubc.ca
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INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL
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BIODIVERSITY COORDINATOR WANTED IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Washingtonbased Biodiversity Action Network (BIONET) seeks a
Coordinator to
lead and implement all aspects of BIONET's program. BIONET is a network of
U.S.
NGOs promoting effective biodiversity conservation programs worldwide, with a
focus on galvanizing international cooperation — including a strong U.S. role
to strengthen biodiversity policy and law. This includes, in particular,
programs that target The World Bank, Global Environment Facility (GEF) and
other intergovernmental institutions and processes. the Coordinator will plan
and implement a fourpart work program. This will entail the development of
strategic objectives, thematic campaigns and communications strategies;
execution of fundraising activities; networking with NGOs around the world;
and
supervision of two staff in the BIONET Secretariat. The ideal candidate will
have extensive experience in environmental or conservation policy, or related
fields; an advanced degree in relevant field and/or at least five years of
practical work experience in relevant areas; demonstrated organizational,
communication and media skills; fundraising experience; and experience in
influencing intergovernmental processes. Special consideration will be
given to
those with proficiency in Spanish and/or French. The annual salary for this
position is in the $40,000's to $50,000's, commensurate with experience.
Contact: Biodiversity Action Network (BIONET), 1400 16th Street, NW Suite
502,
Washington, DC 20036; Fax 202.265.0222, email: bionet at igc.apc.org, website
http://www.igc.apc.org/bionet/.
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IUCN, SWITZERLAND SEEKS SOCIAL POLICY FACILITATOR
The IUCN, The World Conservation Union, wishes to hire a global facilitator
for its Social Policy Programme. The Global Facilitator will help build a
global, but decentralised, social policy network of professionals with
regional
focal points and will catalyse exchanges and debate regarding the integration
of social dimensions throughout IUCN's environment and conservationwork. The
facilitator will have a pivotal role in the creation of means and measures to
better integrate social development concerns into planning and program
development. In part, s/he will catalyse capacity building, horizontal
linkages between regions, mobilisation of key resource persons, network
development and identification of professional resources at the forefront of
social dimensions of conservation. The Facilitator will be located
initially in
IUCN Headquarters in Gland, Switzerland. The Global Facilitator will have a
graduate degree or other appropriate qualification in one of the social
sciences, with extensive practical experience in areas relevant to natural
resources management. S/he will have worked creatively in and preferably
managed multidisciplinary teams, made up of members of diverse backgrounds and
origins. Field experience in more than one world region is preferred.
Deadline
for application May 25, 1998. Submit application to the Director, Human
Resources Management Division, IUCNThe World Conservation Union, 28 rue
Mauverney, 1196 Gland, Switzerland. Fax 41 22 999 03 39; email
mol at hq.iucn.org; website http//www.iucn.org/.
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IUCN LOOKING FOR A PROGRAM PLANNING COORDINATOR
The IUCN World Conservation Union is seeking a Programme Planning Coordinator
at its headquarters in Gland, Switzerland. The Programme Planning Coordinator
will coordinate the planning, programming, implementation and monitoring of
IUCN's global programme. The person will facilitate the preparation of the
IUCN
Annual and Triennial Programmes; provide support to programme managers in the
development of workplans and project proposals; and co ordinate the
preparation
of 6 monthly and annual progress and assessment reports. The successful
candidate should have an advanced degree in a subject related to conservation;
at least 58 year's relevant experience at senior level in a national or
international organisation dealing with conservation issues; administrative
and
technical experience in programme planning and development and in project and
resource management in developed and developing countries. Deadline is May 18,
1998. Submit applications to Director, Human Resources Management Division,
IUCN The World Conservation Union, 28 rue Mauverney, 1196 Gland,
Switzerland.
Fax ++4122 999 0010; email mol at hq.iucn.org website: http://www.iucn.org/.
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IDAHO SEEKING BIOLOGIST FOR FISHERIES RESEARCH
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wishes to hire a biologist for fisheries
research to be stationed in nampa, Idaho. The biologist will be responsible
for
conducting life history and habitat studies of fish populations; research
literature for relevant information and conducts project planning and field
activities; perform data analysis and interpretation; participates in
developing detailed work plans; and, interview anglers, and conduct surveys.
Salary range is US$14.27 $20.99 per hour. Deadline: May 13, 1998. Use job
number AN# 98009480299 OC. Obtain application forms and submit completed
applications to Idaho Personnel Commission, P.O. Box 83720, 700 West State
Street, Boise, Idaho 837200066. For further information, call Thomas J.
McArthur, Fisheries Biologist, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 600 South
Walnut, Boise, Idaho 837070025; ph. (208)3343791, fax (208)3342114; email
tmcarthu at idfg.state.id.us, website
http://www.state.id.us/fishgame/fishgame.html
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AUSTRALIA WANTS A NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMIST
The CSIRO Tropical Agriculture in Australia is seeking to appoint an
experienced Natural Resource Economist to a Senior Research position at its
Davies Laboratory in Townsville, North Queensland, Australia. CSIRO Tropical
Agriculture conducts research for rural industries and the broader
community of
northern Australia. Research presently being conducted by the Integrated
Resource Use and Management Group of CSIRO Tropical Agriculture aims to
develop
effective tools and strategies to support decisionmaking for the sustainable
use and management of natural resources at policy, planning and enterprise
levels in northern Australia. It is initiating new R&D aimed at supporting the
sustainable development of the southern Gulf of Carpentaria and Kimberley
regions of northern Australia. We are particularly interested in strengthening
our research focus on natural resource economics to complement our existing
skills in natural resource planning and management, natural resource policy
evaluation, social impact assessment, natural resource modelling, resource
assessment, GIS and decision support systems development. The successful
candidate should have a welldeveloped conceptual and analytical ability
relating to natural resource policy evaluation and integrated and regional
approaches to natural resource planning and management. The person should have
significant research experience and a record of high achievement in natural
resource economics. The person should have a PhD or equivalent research
experience in resource economics or a related field. For the Selection
Criteria
contact Mrs. Margaret Allan, ph. 6177538512; fax 6177538600; or email
margaret.allan at tag.csiro.au. Annual salary range is Aus$47,000 to $63,000.
Deadline for application is May 15, 1998. Your written application must be
addressed to the Selection Criteria and include the names and contact details
(including phone, fax numbers) of at least two professional referees.
Applications should be marked 'Confidential', quoting reference number
Tag/TV98/1 and be forwarded to the Recruitment Officer, CSIRO Tropical
Agriculture, Davies Laboratory, PO Aitkenvale Q 4814, Australia, Website
<http://www.chris.tag.csiro.au/>http://www.chris.tag.csiro.au
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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE SEEKS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR RURAL ECONOMICS
The University of Cambridge U.K. seeks an Assistant Director of Research in
Rural Economics, in the Department of Land Economy starting 1 October 1998 or
as soon as possible thereafter. The appointee will be expected to take a
leading role in the Department's efforts to attract research funding and to
publish in internationally recognised journals. An interest in agri
environmental modelling would be an advantage, but applications are not
restricted to this area. He or she will be expected to undertake graduate
supervision and make some contribution to teaching, but the main emphasis will
be on research. The appointment will be for a period of up to five years, with
the possibility of reappointment subject to the availability of funding.
Deadline for application is May 15, 1998. Salary starts at 19,317 pounds p.a.,
rising by ten annual increments to 27,985 pounds (under review). Send two
copies of your application including curriculum vitae, list of publications
and
outline of research plans, together with the names of three referees to Dr
John
McCombie, Secretary of the Appointments Committee, Department of Land Economy,
19 Silver Street, Cambridge, CB3 9EP. (Tel+44 (0) 1223 337147; Fax+44 (0) 1223
337132; email jlsm2 at cam.ac.uk, website http:\\www.landecon.cam.ac.uk.
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NEW ENGLAND FISHERIES CONTRACT GRANTS AVAILABLE
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has published a request for
proposals in the Federal Register, April 17, 1998, for research under the
Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) for New England. Approximately
$500,000 is
available. Projects must address at least one of the two following priorities,
which are addressed in more detail in the Federal Register notice. First,
there
are projects involving the assimilation and analysis of economic, social, and
cultural information to assist in the formulation of marine fishery management
decisions. Secondly, they will contract for projects which address species
and
information needs identified during recent Stock Assessment Workshops
hosted by
the NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Woods Hole, Massachusetts. There
is a 30day period for submitting proposals, and the deadline is 5 p.m.,
Monday,
May 18, 1998. All proposals must be received by the NMFS Northeast Region on
that date; late submissions will be returned. Those interested in requesting a
copy of the Federal Register notice and/or an application package with forms
and instructions for the Northeast MARFIN Program may contact Kenneth L. Beal,
Program Administrator, NMFS, Northeast Region, One Blackburn Drive,
Gloucester,
Massachusetts 01930 at email ken.beal at noaa.gov, ph. (978) 2819267, fax (978)
2819117. Applications and the Federal Register notice may also be downloaded
from website:
<http://www.nero.nmfs.gov/ro/doc/sk.htm>http://www.nero.nmfs.gov/ro/doc/sk.h
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VISITING PROFESSOR WANTED BY NEW YORK STATE UNIVERSITY
The Center for Policy Research and Department of Public Administration and
Policy, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, State University of
New York at Albany is seeking a visiting professor for one year beginning June
1, 1998. The successful candidate would be expected to collaborate with
faculty
on ongoing research projects in the Center for Policy Research in social and
environmental issues, and teach two courses per semester in the Department of
Public Administration and Policy. The visiting professor would be expected to
collaborate on research with Center faculty and would be encouraged to develop
at least one fundable research project. Minimum qualifications include a
doctoral degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., psychology, economics, public
administration, political science, environment, operations research, business)
with emphasis on analytic methods; a strong interest in applied, policy
relevant, research; excellent communication skills, demonstrated potential for
excellence in teaching and research. Applicants interested in this position
should send a letter, vita, recent publications, and the names of three
references to Dr. Thomas R. Stewart, Search Committee Chair, Milne 300,
University at Albany, Albany, New York 12222. email t.stewart at albany.edu
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