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International Green Building Internship Program: Career opportunity for post-secondary students

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The World Green Building Council and York University have partnered to create the International Green Building Internship Program for eligible undergraduate and graduate level students registered at Ontario Universities and Colleges. This Internship Program presents a truly unique career opportunity for students who are looking to gain hands-on skills and experience in the field of green building.

Internship placements are three months in length and begin in May 2010. There are 15 placement opportunities available for qualified students this year in the following countries: Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Jordan, New Zealand, Romania, Spain, and Vietnam. Internship responsibilities vary depending on the needs of the host organization and may include assisting with educational programs, rating tool development, membership management, research, logistical support for events and workshops, administrative support, etc.

Students who are accepted into the program will receive a $3000 stipend and will also be eligible to receive a mobilization award to help offset air travel costs. Interested students are invited to attend a free information session on Thursday January 14th, 2010 at 2pm in room HNES105 at York University. Application instructions and further detail about the program is available at this website: http://international.yorku.ca/internships/wgbc/IGB_intern.htm. The application deadline is set for January 21st, 2010 at 11:59pm.
For more information please refer to the attache flyer

IMMEDIATE: Internship with Innovest Strategic Value Advisors

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IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY
Full-time 3 month internship position with Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, Richmond Hill, Ontario

Research Analyst, Internship:
Reporting to both senior analysts and the Director of Research, interns analyze the policies public corporations have in place to reduce the risk of infringing international social, environmental, and governance standards. Analysis is also conducted to assess corporations’ track records in these areas. Using a wide-range of tools, the analyst will analyze corporations drawn from a broad global investment universe under the guidance of senior analysts using Innovest’s proprietary methodology. The analyst will prepare company profiles and assist with a variety of consulting projects, as needed.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please send your resume to Nick Brown, at nbrown@innovestgroup.com.

About Innovest:

Innovest Strategic Value Advisors is an international investment research and advisory firm specializing in the analysis of ‘non-traditional’ drivers of risk and shareholder value. Our work focuses on evaluating companies’ performance on sustainability issues (environmental, social, and strategic governance) and their impacts on competitiveness, profitability and share price performance. Innovest has been recognized recently by several independent commentators as the leading firm in the world in this area. You can learn more about Innovest at http://www.innovestgroup.com
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Ontario Invasive Plant Council Seeks a Coordinator

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The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, on behalf of the Ontario Invasive Plant Council (OIPC ) is currently searching for a hard working motivated individual to leadthe coordination of the activities of the OIPC.This position will require knowledge and understanding of invasive plant species’ biology, impacts, prevention, control and management.Candidates will require excellent organizational, communications and interpersonal skills to work with a wide range of individuals from government, First Nations, non-governmental organizations, industry, and academic institutions.The coordinator will work with the public, volunteers and community groups to educate and engage their participation and involvement in outreach, monitoring, control and prevention activities. The coordinator will be responsible for providing support to the OIPC including coordinating executive and committee meetings as well as the annual general meeting.The coordinator will also be responsible for managing projects from start to finish, budget management, developing funding proposals, project implementation, and final reporting.

The Ontario Invasive Plant Council (OIPC) is a coalition of non-governmental organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, First Nations, and industry working together to address the threat of invasive plants in Ontario.

For more information on the OIPC please visit; http://www.stewardshipcentre.on.ca/stewardshipCanada/home/si.asp?s=scnON&l=en&dc=5114

Dawn Bazely

 

World Wildlife Fund Canada Job Opportunity

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Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 12:34:50 -0400
Subject: Job Posting for Community Outreach & Engagement Officer

Attached is the posting for a Community Outreach & Engagement Officer in the Toronto Office. This position will work in the community to increase awareness and participation in The Good Life campaign.

Please forward to/ share with interested parties and contact Julia Langer if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Hazel Ward
Program Administrator
Global Threats, Forest & Freshwater Conservation
WWF-Canada
245 Eglinton Ave East, Ste 410
Toronto, ON M4P 3J1
1-800-26-PANDA
Phone :416.489.4567 Ext 7280
Fax: 416.489.3611
E-mail: hward@wwfcanada.org
Web: http://www.wwf,ca

Soon how we treat the planet will seem just as wrong as driving without seatbelts and smoking on airplanes. To start living The Good Life visit wwf.ca today.

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