Employment
March 2013 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Take Action Invasive Species Liaison Workers - Aquatics click on the text for a downloadable pdf file (Position subject to funding approval)
TERM: Full Time, April 25th to September 27th, 2013
LOCATIONS: 1-2 Liaison Workers each in: Salmon Arm, Nelson/Castlegar, Vernon Penticton/Osoyoos, Chilliwack/Abbotsford
WAGE: $18-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
CLOSING: April 5th, 2013
If you are interested in working outdoors and spending time with boaters, anglers, youth and community stewards then this is the job for you!
The Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) is a registered, nonprofit society whose members are involved in all aspects of invasive species management throughout the province of British Columbia.
The ISCBC is working in collaboration with regional invasive species committees to deliver The Take Action Clean Drain Dry program designed to help stop the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species into BC’s lakes and rivers. Clean Drain Dry will help to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species by changing boater behaviour to include inspecting and cleaning boats and boat trailers before moving to a different fresh water body, and by working closely with youth and community stewardship groups to broaden the message of Clean Drain Dry.
Take Action Invasive Species Liaison Workers will receive coordination and direction from the Invasive Species Council of BC, but will also be provided with local knowledge and functional direction from regional invasive species committees.
What does an Aquatics Liaison Worker do?
You will be a local mentor for preventing the spread of invasive species primarily aquatics. You will liaise with, survey, and deliver outreach materials at local boat launches with stewardship and youth groups. You will collect and manage data, and use social media to communicate with the public. In order to work with boaters and accommodate meetings with youth and stewardship groups, you will be required to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends throughout the work term (generally Thursday to Monday, some exceptions may apply). You may work up to ten hours per day or split shifts. Additional tasks related to stopping the spread of invasive species may also be included.
Liaison Workers will spend time at numerous lakes and connecting with community groups –
think of the sunshine, interesting people, and great outdoors!
Who are we hiring?
The Take Action program is designed to provide skills and employment for youth, Aboriginal people, and resource workers. Applicants must match the description of one of the following groups:
1. Youth: Ages 18 – 30 years
2. Aboriginal People: Status and Non-Status Indians, Métis, and Inuit peoples.
3. Resource Worker: Has a minimum of two years experience working in one of the following industries or areas:
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- Fishing/aquaculture,
- Environmental planning/management,
- Parks management,
- Recreation,
- Agriculture,
- Mining,
- Forestry/Silviculture,
- Wildlife management,
- Invasive Species Management
What skills do you need?
Liaison Workers will be engaging the public on a daily basis and therefore need to be energetic, positive, outgoing, and confident. Successful candidates must be BC residents that are self-motivated, highly organized, responsible, and work well in a team. All applicants must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
Ideally, you will have a strong combination of the following skills:
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- Proven ability to engage people in conversations;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Experience working on or around water and boats, including angling;
- Experience working with youth and/or community groups;
- Experience with or knowledge of invasive species;
- Ability to travel and work in variable environmental conditions.
Other skills that will help you with this position:
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- Community Based Social Marketing or social media experience;
- Ability to read maps and operate a GPS unit;
- Working toward or hold a technical certificate or degree in natural resource science, or experience in a related field;
- Current WCB Level 1 First Aid certification;
- Possess a valid BC driver’s license;
- Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Word and Excel.
APPLICATION PACKAGE – MANDATORY ITEMS:
Please include the following items in your application package:
Cover letter & Resume clearly stating:
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- The location you would like to be considered for
- How you meet the hiring criteria for one of the three groups
- Your relevant skills and experience
Please submit your application package no later than APRIL 5th, 2013 to:
Invasive Species Council of BC
Email to: jobs@bcinvasives.ca
Fax to: 250 412-2248
Important Dates to Note:
- Only candidates considered for positions will be contacted by April 12, 2013.
- All candidates selected for an interview must be available for interview during the week of April 15, 2013.
- All successful candidates must be available to start April 22, 2013.*
- All successful candidates must be available for out of town training the week of April 29, 2013.
Please send any questions to jobs@bcinvasives.ca
* NOTE: ISCBC would consider applicants completing post secondary schooling with conflicts the week of April 22nd. Please advise in your application package if this may be the case.
Take Action Invasive Species Liaison Workers - Horticulture
Click on the above text for a downloadable pdf file (Position subject to funding approval).
TERM: Full Time, April 22nd to September 25th, 2013
LOCATIONS: 1-2 Liaison Workers each in Abbotsford/Langley and Kelowna
WAGE: $18-$20 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
CLOSING: April 5th, 2013
If you are interested in horticulture and working with people then this is the job for you!
The Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC) is a registered, nonprofit society whose members are involved in all aspects of invasive species management throughout the province of British Columbia.
The ISCBC is working in partnership with regional invasive species committees to deliver The Take Action program designed to help stop the introduction and spread of invasive species in BC. The Take Action PlantWise program will reduce the spread of commonly available horticultural invasive plants by partnering with the horticulture industry and changing consumer behaviour to promote the purchase of non-invasive alternative species.
What does a Horticulture Liaison Worker do?
You will be a local mentor for preventing the spread of invasive species primarily horticulture. You will liaise with, survey, and deliver outreach materials for gardeners through gardening clubs, retail centers and community events. You will collect and manage data and use social media to communicate with the public. In order to work with the public and accommodate meetings and events, you will be required to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends throughout the work term and weekday evening on occasion(generally Thursday through Monday, some exceptions may apply). You may work up to ten hours per day or split shifts. Additional tasks related to stopping the spread of invasive species may also be included.
Liaison Workers will spend time at numerous horticulture retail locations and events in the community - think of the interesting people and great outdoors!
Who are we hiring?
The Take Action program is designed to provide skills and employment for youth, Aboriginal people, and resource workers. Applicants must match the description of one of the following groups:
1. Youth: Ages 18 – 30 years
2. Aboriginal People: Status and Non-Status Indians, Métis, and Inuit peoples
3. Resource Worker: Has a minimum of two years experience working in one of the following industries or areas:
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- Horticulture
- Parks Design & Maintenance
- Nursery Management
- Landscaping
- Invasive Plant Management
What skills do you need?
Liaison Workers will be engaging the public on a daily basis and therefore need to be energetic, positive, outgoing, and confident. Successful candidates must be BC residents that are self-motivated, highly organized, responsible, and work well in a team. All applicants must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
Ideally, you will have a strong combination of the following skills:
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- Proven ability to engage people in conversations;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Experience with or knowledge of the horticulture industry;
- Experience with or knowledge of invasive plants and/or horticultural plants;
- Ability to travel and work in variable environmental conditions.
Other skills that will help you with this position:
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- Community Based Social Marketing or social media experience;
- Working toward or hold a technical certificate or degree in Horticulture or experience in a related field;
- Current WCB Level 1 First Aid certification;
- Invasive plant training certification;
- Possess a valid BC driver’s license;
- Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Word and Excel.
APPLICATION PACKAGE – MANDATORY ITEMS:
Please include the following items in your application package:
Cover letter & Resume clearly stating:
-
- The location you would like to be considered for,
- How you meet the hiring criteria for one of the three groups,
- Your relevant skills and experience.
Please submit your application package no later than APRIL 5th, 2013 to:
Invasive Species Council of BC
Email to: jobs@bcinvasives.ca
Fax to: 250- 412-2248
Important Dates to Note:
- Only candidates considered for positions will be contacted by April 12, 2013.
- All candidates selected for an interview must be available for interview during the week of April 15, 2013.
- All successful candidates must be available to start April 22, 2013.*
- All successful candidates must be available for out of town training the week of April 29, 2013.
Please send any questions to jobs@bcinvasives.ca
* NOTE: ISCBC would consider applicants completing post secondary schooling with conflicts the week of April 22nd. Please advise in your application package if this may be the case.
