GREEN TEAM POSITIONS Qalipu Mi’Kmaq First Nation Band (Location: Stephenville) Green Team Job Ad Number: CCNLZone4-‐D Project Title: Invasive Species – Green Crab Project Description: The Green Team will assist in research on the green crab invasive species by baiting, deploying and recovering Green Crab Pots in Port Harmon. The team will also assist with the collection and processing of pots, including data collection and marking a number of crab pots to be baited and redeployed. The Team will record data for future mitigation and depletion efforts. The Team will also conduct several Environmental Awareness Events, which will include a presentation, delivery of games, arts and crafts, and other activities. Period of employment is June 29th to August 21st, 2015. Team Leader (1 Position): The Team Leader is the day-‐to-‐day supervisor for the Green Team. As such this person is responsible for the conduct of Team Members and the work they undertake. The Team Leader ensures that the work required is properly assigned and carried out, and ensures that the project proceeds smoothly. This involves planning, maintaining discipline, daily acquisition of materials required, effective liaison with the Project Proponent and the Conservation Corps, troubleshooting, etc. A Team Leader is expected to demonstrate the ability to plan and organize and must have previous leadership and supervisory skills. This position is for eight weeks with a rate of pay $11.25 per hour for 35 hours per week. Team Member (3 Positions): The Team Member is an integral part of the Green Team. The Team Member follows the direction given by the Team Leader, has the ability to work well in a team environment and feels that s/he can make a positive contribution to the projects undertaken. This position is for eight weeks at $10.25 per hour for 35 hours per week. Qualifications for this project: •
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Youth aged 16-‐30 Familiarity with marine animals and plants would be considered an asset Strong organizational skills and ability to record and tabulate data Additional Considerations: Required to get to and from worksite; applicant must have rain gear and CSA approved boots and gloves; evening or weekend work may be required; one person on the Team will be required to have a valid driver’s licence and full-‐time access to a vehicle with adequate insurance. Reimbursement for vehicle mileage is in accordance with CCNL policy. Application forms available: Suite 103, 10 Austin Street, St. John’s or online at www.ccnl.ca. Application Process: Please return a completed application form and resume to: MAIL or IN PERSON: Suite 103, 10 Austin Street, St. John’s, NL, A1B 4C2 FAX: (709) 729-‐7270 EMAIL: [email protected] Indicate the Green Team Job Ad Number and Project Title on your application. rd
Deadline for Applications is Wednesday, June 3 , 2015. For more information, contact Melissa Brake, Regional Supervisor, by phone at 709-‐640-‐4019 or email [email protected] Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador is a non-‐profit organization with a mandate to provide young people with meaningful work, training and educational opportunities in the areas of environmental and cultural heritage conservation and enhancement. This project is generously sponsored by: