Developer (Business Development Officer)
Type: temporary paid – 30 hours / week – 4 positions (Job Creation Partnership)
Organization: Transition to Less Waste http://www.transitiontolesswaste.org
Location: Ingersoll (near London & Woodstock), Southwestern Ontario
Transition to Less Waste is participating in a Job Creation
Partnership (JCP) with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and
Universities (MTCU). Our goal is to provide meaningful and valuable
work experience for part
icipants hired by our nonprofit organization.
In order to meet MTCU requirements, job applicants must be unemployed
and currently receiving Employment Insurance Benefits, or have
received regular EI benefits in the last 3 years or maternity or
parental benefits within the last 5 years.
Researchers/Business Case Developers (Business Development Officer)
The Research/Business Case Developers will be responsible for the
research and development of social enterprise business plans. They
will also be exploring how Transition solutions can be applied to meet
community needs, and assisting in development of plans for a showcase
home and eco demonstration site. They will be creating well-researched
business plans and reports that are complete and ready for
implementation.
Responsibilites:
• Research and create written reports and verbal presentations
• Development, implementation and analysis of feasibility studies and
creation of associated reports and complete business plans
• Development of plans for an eco-friendly building project
Qualifications:
• Ability to efficiently research and create concise associated
written reports on given topics
• Experience creating complete business plans
• The ability to read and decipher regulations, bylaws, scientific and
engineering documents
• Strong language and analytical skills
• Experience working in non profit social enterprise environment is an asset
• Familiarity with the international Transition Town movement is an asset
• Interest in environmental sustainability and conservation is an asset
• Post secondary education in a relevant field (Ex. Business,
Environmental Science) is an asset
• Strong organizational skills
Additional Information:
Positions Available:
4
Location:
Ingersoll, Oxford County, ON
Education:
Completion of high school, Some college/vocational or technical
training/Some university
Terms of Employment:
Temporary / Day
Salary:
$423 per week (30 hours/week)
Start Date:
As soon as possible
Languages:
Speak English/Read English/Write English
Work Setting:
Nonprofit environmental organization
Employer:
Transition to Less Waste
Apply by e-mail:
jobs@transitiontolesswaste.org
Although TTLW appreciates your interest in our project, we will only
be replying to individuals who we are potentially interviewing for a
job position. Please ensure you meet the above MTCU requirements
before applying, and send your resume and cover letter for a specific
position to:
jobs@transitiontolesswaste.org
Thank you.