http://www.ecologya
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Date posted to GoodWorkCanada.ca: Jan 9, 2007
The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) was established in 1971 and is Nova Scotia’s largest and most active environmental organization, with over 20 full time staff and 1400 members. Our work includes sustainable transportation, marine, wilderness, forestry, urban issues, sustainable food production, alternative energy, coastal habitat protection, green building education, and more.
Our Marine Issues Committee is seeking an organized, self- motivated person to fill the position of Sustainable Fisheries Coordinator. This position involves working on a collaborative project with Canadian and US marine conservation organizations. Candidates should have a good knowledge of Atlantic Canadian fisheries, and experience in data collection and analysis. Experience working with or in the fishing industry is an asset. The successful candidate will work closely with and report to the Marine Conservation Coordinator, as well as the project organizing committee. The position is based at the Halifax location of the Ecology Action Centre.
Specific responsibilities of this position are:
* Collaborating with other organizations in a national project
* Collecting baseline information on Atlantic Canadian Fisheries
* Standardizing and synthesizing data
* Assisting to organize national workshop on sustainable fisheries
* Meeting pre-determined deadlines
* Contributing to final report writing
Qualifications and skills required:
* Data exploration, collection and basic statistical analysis
* Planning and organizational skills such as managing priorities, completing action plans, and working independently
* Demonstrated research skills and attention to detail
* Ability to work collaboratively and develop partnerships
* Excellent communication skills including writing skills and people skills
* Knowledge of the Atlantic fishery
* An understanding of marine conservation issues
* Experience working in nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Time: 18 months, full time. Starting February 15th 2007 (start time firm) until June 2008.
Salary: $18.50 / hr ($36,000.00 / yr). Benefits included.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
TO APPLY:
Send a cover letter and resume to:
Susanna D. Fuller
Marine Conservation Coordinator
2705 Fern Lane
Halifax, NS B3K 4L3
marine@ecologyactio
Fax: (902) 405-3716
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4pm, January 24th 2007
For more information about the Ecology Action Centre and its programs, please see http://www.ecologya