Location: Ottawa, Ontario
OUTREACH & EVENTS OFFICER
The Ottawa Valley Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society is seeking a dynamic, self motivated Outreach and Events Officer to support the Chapter’s outreach and public engagement program that aims to broaden public awareness and support of protecting Canada’s wilderness.
About CPAWS
CPAWS is Canada’s pre-eminent, national community-based voice for public wilderness protection. Since 1963 CPAWS has taken a lead role in establishing two-thirds of Canada’s protected wild spaces — an area over seven times the size of Nova Scotia -including such iconic provincial and national parks as Temagami, Nahanni and Kluane. CPAWS has an ambitious vision that Canada will keep at least half of our public land and water forever wild for the public trust. In the Ottawa Valley, CPAWS works to restore and maintain ecological connections for wildlife, establish new protected areas in western Quebec and ensure the ecological integrity of the region’s largest park, Algonquin, is maintained. Closer to Ottawa, we are working to obtain increased protection for Gatineau Park and to protect the National Capital Greenbelt from development.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Work closely with volunteers from the Conservation and Outreach Committees on outreach activities
• Assist in the development of a fall Nahanni National Park event in Ottawa
– Assist in the collection of data (research and interviews)on this history of the grassroots campaign to protect Gatineau Park – our longest running conservation campaign.
• Support CPAWS’ social media campaigns
• Assist in the development of our volunteer program
• Develop CPAWS presentation materials (brochures, posters and other online material)
• Research new venues to promote CPAWS & develop creative ways to engage new members
• Set-up, staff and coordinate volunteers for information tables and booths
• Administrative & communications support as required
Skills:
• Knowledge and interest in the outdoors, Canada’s wilderness and environmental issues
• Strong interpersonal skills & excellent communications skills
• Ability to set & meet personal work-related deadlines
• Capacity to collaborate & effectively communicate within a team
• Experience undertaking projects
• Fluency in English essential; Fluency in French is an asset
• Relevant degree and/or equivalent educational qualifications
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple demands effectively
Other:
This position is based in CPAWS Ottawa Valley Office, 190 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa, ON.
Parking is not currently offered or included, but could be negotiated with building operator. We urge our employees to make use of sustainable modes of transportation whenever possible.
Salary offered is $12.00 / hour for a 30 hour week.
The successful candidate for this position must meet the Canada Summer Jobs Program’s eligibility requirements, including;
• Being aged between 15 and 30
• Attended a recognized educational institution in the last 6 months (high school, college or university or equivalent),
• Being a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee protection has been granted under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Legally entitled to work in Canada and the province of Ontario
For further information please contact
John McDonnell, Executive Director
(e) Jmcdonnell@cpaws.org
(t) (613) 232-7297
Deadline for applications is June 10, 2010.
To apply, please email CV and cover letter to: Jmcdonnell@cpaws.org