Call for Student Rapporteur

Call for Student Rapporteur

The W3 (Work in a Warming World) at York University is looking hire two students Rapporteur to cover and report on a discussion on work and climate change. One student for November 18, 2011 and another for November 19, 2011.

Title: International Panel – Greening Work in a Chilly Climate: Canadian Challenges & International Perspectives

Date: November 18 &19th, 2011
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm (approx)
Address: Bram & Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street,

Toronto, Ontario M4W 2GB

Event Description: The Workshop is organized by W3–Work in a Warming World. One year into our work, we’re workshopping the first stage of research, and identifying next questions.

The papers presented are by our W3 people and some invited presenters. They map the impact of climate change on employment, assess Canadian government policy in comparison with other OECD countries, explore the intersection of gender, work and climate change, and look at how unions are working with other organizations to introduce green transition to collective bargaining. Some of our papers look at what is happening in other countries, some are also internationally comparative.

Workshop participants include W3 team members, a member of W3’s International Expert Reference Group, and, for the first time, the students in W3’s new Student Network.

Topics to be covered during the workshop include:

Day 1

a. History and policy

b. Economic sectors

Day 2

c. Good practice and wicked problems

d. Vulnerability, resilience, strategic creativity

Requirements:

• Meet with W3 Project Coordinator prior to the event to discuss details
• Attend the event International Panel on your selected date (18th or 19th).
• Within ten days following the event, complete an 800-1000 word report summarizing the key issues and debates that were covered during the discussion.
• Electronically submit the final report to the W3 Coordinator.

Application:

• Name
• Year of Study (4th years and graduate students only)
• Department of study
• Resume and Coverletter
• Short paragraph of discussion why the topic Work and Climate change interests you, either academically or personally (max 200-250 word )
• Please indicate on your application which date you prefer to Rapporteur. Your preference will be taken into consideration, however there are not guarantees.

Payment: $20 hour (approx 5hours-10hours)

Deadline: November 11, 2011

Please submit your application to Kausar Ashraf (Project Coordinator for the W3) at akausar@yorku.ca and feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.