Georgia Strait Alliance ,Research Coordinator Jobs in Canada

Position: Research Coordinator
Type: term/contract, 12-16 weeks beginning May 2015 (see below)
Organization: Georgia Strait Alliance http://www.georgiastrait.org
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Research Coordinator Job Description

Georgia Strait Alliance (GSA) is a non-profit organization dedicated
to protecting and restoring the marine environment and promoting
sustainability of Georgia Strait, it

s adjoining waters and
communities.

In 2013, GSA launched The Waterfront Initiative – a collaborative
effort that brings together multi-jurisdictional stakeholders and
citizens to address the social, economic and ecological threats to
Vancouver’s shoreline and take action to ensure a healthy waterfront
for all.

Georgia Strait Alliance is seeking a Research Coordinator to conduct
an analysis of existing datasets and ongoing monitoring programs that
can reliably reflect the current state of Vancouver’s waterfront.
Based on findings, the final report will provide recommendations on
indicator development that can eventually inform a State of the
Waterfront Report.

The successful candidate will use their experience and knowledge of
urban planning and ecosystem management to determine areas of
outreach, compile and analyze data, and prepare the final report.

Selection Criteria:
• Must have strong research skills and a demonstrated ability to take
initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
• Prior work experience should include conducting research within an
urban planning context, assembling and analyzing data and preparing
reports
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• Must be able to provide your own computer, cell phone and work space
• Preference will be given to applicants with at least one year of
graduate level study

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable networking
experience with a wide variety of sectors including various levels of
government, First Nations, industry, academia, NGOs and the corporate
sector.

The contract will be 35 hours each week for a 12-16 week period to be
paid at a rate of $16 per hour. Anticipated start date is May 4, 2015.

Please submit your application by email to:
mgaudry@georgiastrait.org
by Monday March 23, 2015 at 4:00pm.
Subject line should read: Research Coordinator_First Name_Last Name
and the application must include:
• Cover letter clearly outlining how your qualifications and
experience meet the selection criteria
• Resume
• Writing sample

Georgia Strait Alliance thanks all applicants for their interest,
however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

***Please note this position is pending confirmation of funding***

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