Enduring features and connectivity analyses in an era of significant climate change: an exciting 4-month paid student internship opportunity
Position description:
The BC Chapter of Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS-BC) is seeking a Northern BC Climate Change Intern through a partnership with the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). As one of Canada’s oldest non-profit conservation groups, we protect wilderness in every corner of B.C. and deep into the ocean. We have been protecting Canada’s nature since 1963; 47 years of successful conservation experience. We are dedicated to keeping at least half of British Columbia’s public land and water wild.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the CPAWS-BC Executive Director and Director of Terrestrial Conservation, the Northern BC Climate Change Intern will work with the Terrestrial Team on the Northern BC Climate Change project, which includes the Greater Muskwa-Kechika and Treaty 8 areas, to:
- Work on and review an analysis of enduring features, analysis of important areas for connectivity, analysis of core habitat for species, and the incorporation of traditional knowledge into plans for protected areas in light of climate change in northern BC.
- Write an academic report summarizing these analyses.
- Act as a liaison between all participating actors: First Nations, scientists, technicians, and staff at CPAWS-BC
Qualifications:
- University student currently enrolled in a fulltime undergraduate or graduate program at one of the four PICS institutions: University of Victoria, University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, and the University of Northern British Columbia
- Interest in working with First Nations, scientists, technicians, and other environmental non-profit organizations
- Well organized and energetic
- Technical and mapping skills including knowledge of Geographic Information Systems
- Excellent computer skills
- Willingness to carry out all aspects of the task at hand to accomplish goals
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently to complete assigned tasks, while still working as part of a team
- Passion for protecting B.C.’s wilderness and oceans
Compensation:
$22 per hour for graduate students and $18 per hour for undergraduate students.
Please send a cover letter and resume by Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 at 5 pm with the subject line: “PICS Northern BC Intern” to Nicola Hill, Executive Director, CPAWS-BC at info@cpawsbc.org.
For more information on CPAWS-BC visit our website at
www.cpawsbc.org