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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Climate Change Coordinator
Falls Brook Centre
http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca
Date posted to GoodWork: Jan 7, 2005
Application deadline: Jan 18, 2005
Start date: asap
Location: Knowlesville, NB, Canada
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Climate Change Coordinator will work with the
Renewable Energy Coordinator and the Executive Director
of Falls Brook Centre to develop Climate Change programs
and new renewable energy projects and maintain existing
renewable energy systems:
1. Participate in a team to facilitate Climate Change
Outreach programs within the St. John River Valley, NB.
2. Participate in a team to design appropriate
methodologies for delivery of educational programs to rural
residents, farmers, youth and First Nations communities.
3. Participate in a team to manage and maintain a medium-
scale biodiesel production facility that will process waste
vegetable oil in our local community. Communicate with
people in local businesses, government departments and
funding agencies about this project.
4. Assist with the technical communication aspects of a
campaign for clear provincial policies on net metering of
small-scale renewable electricity generators. Communicate
with officials in government and electric utilities about the
issues involved in net metering.
5. Assist with the delivery of the Falls Brook Centre's One
Tonne Challenge Campaign.
6. Help plan for and implement a community-based wind
energy project.
7. Maintain and repair existing renewable energy systems
at Falls Brook Centre, including five off-grid solar power
systems, three small wind turbines and one grid-tied, net
metering solar and wind power demonstration site.
8. Propose new renewable energy projects or energy
conservation projects on-site or with our local and
international partners. This may include designing a
project for our annual renewable energy workshop.
9. Maintain and repair educational, hands-on displays
about climate change and renewable energy on our
Climate Change Bus.
10. Occasionally drive the Climate Change Bus, with
another member of the team, to schools and festivals
and explain the concepts of climate change and renewable
energy to people of all ages who will visit the Climate
Change Bus.
11. Help complete project proposals and reports.
12. Explain renewable energy systems -- how they work
and how to use them well -- to other staff, interns,
volunteers, and visitors.
13. Other tasks as may be required from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
* Degree in engineering, natural sciences, environmental
sciences or a related field of study, or a diploma in a related
trade such as electrical or renewable energy. Proven field
experience in renewable energy systems could be
considered to meet this qualification;
* Demonstrated experience and/or interest in pollution
reduction, climate change and renewable energy
development;
* Strong interpersonal and presentation skills;
* Strong, proven public outreach skills
PREREQUISITES - APPLICANTS MUST:
* Be a Canadian Citizen or currently eligible to work in Canada
* Be aged 25 or over;
* Have a valid driver's license;
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
* Candidates must be self-motivated, dynamic, well
organized, and be able to function under pressure and
handle numerous tasks simultaneously.
* Understanding and experience in working on
sustainability and environmental issues;
* Knowledge of electrical wiring and renewable
energy/energy efficiency equipment an asset;
* Knowledge about current issues surrounding the Kyoto
Protocol, climate change and energy efficiency;
* Experience working with or knowledge of the Federal
Government's One Tonne Challenge a definite asset;
* Computer skills including Office (Word, Excel), e-mail, Internet;
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
* Experience working with school groups, youth and children;
* The ability to communicate in both English and French
would be an asset;
* Must be willing to work on some evenings and weekends;
* An ability to meet deadlines, be flexible in new
situations, and to deal well with change;
* Must be able to live with wood heat, spring water, and
a rural community living experience;
* Past experience writing proposals a definite asset;
* Experience completing energy efficiency assessment
on farms or homes an asset.
Remuneration: $25,000.
TO APPLY:
Deadline for Application: January 18th, 2005
Send applications, including a resume and names of
three references to Jean Arnold at Falls Brook Centre,
preferably by email to: ja@fallsbrookcentre.ca
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FALLS BROOK CENTRE (FBC) is an environmental
community development demonstration and training centre
in rural New Brunswick. Located on 400 acres of farm
and forestland, FBC works to demonstrate the practical
application and implementation of sustainable
development. Appropriate technology applications of solar
energy, wind energy, composting and recycling models, as
well as 7 km of fully marked forest trails, an arboretum,
herbarium and a forest museum bring visitors on a regular
basis. With a solar and wind powered conference centre,
FBC is able to host small meetings and provide
accommodation and certified-organic catering for up to
25 people on-site. Falls Brook Centre has four main
program areas: forest stewardship, sustainable agriculture,
appropriate technology, and community development.
http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca
Jean Arnold, Executive Director
Falls Brook Centre
125 South Knowlesville Road
Knowlesville, New Brunswick E7L 1B1
Email: ja@fallsbrookcentre.ca
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[GoodWork Editor adds... topical links & resources:
Falls Brook Centre
http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca
Employment & Volunteering at FBC
http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca/webmain/Employment.htm
One Tonne Challenge at FBC
http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca/OTC.html
Climate Change Bus
http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca/webmain/programs/bus.htm
International Renewable Energy
http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca/webmain/programs/New%20Energy.htm
Local Renewable Energy
http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca/webmain/programs/technology.htm
http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca/webmain/programs/local.htm#The
Eco-Experience & Learning Centres across North America
http://www.planetfriendly.net/learn.html
Climate Change Links, Resources, Orgs.
http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Issues/Environment/Climate_Cha
nge/
http://www.oen.ca/dir/searchguide.html#air
http://www.oen.ca/dir/list.php?search=climate+change
Energy and Energy Conservation Links, Orgs.
http://www.oen.ca/dir/searchguide.html#energy
http://www.planetfriendly.net/energy.html#directory
http://www.planetfriendly.net/blackout.html#save
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