Location: Sudbury, Ontario
12 Month Term
The Ontario Centre for Climate Impacts and Adaptation Resources (OCCIAR), at MIRARCO, is a university-based, resource hub for researchers and stakeholders searching for information on climate change impacts and adaptation. The centre will communicate the latest research on climate change impacts and adaptation; liaise with partners across Canada to encourage and support adaptation to climate change and develop tools to assist with municipal and sectoral adaptation.
Job Description:
This person will be responsible for supporting the efforts of the Ontario Centre for Climate Impacts and Adaptation Centre including:
• Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders in Ontario;
• Provide assistance, as required, in the management and coordination by providing input and direction to ongoing Centre projects;
• Contribute to the development of new climate change initiatives and projects;
• Encourage and develop collaborative relationships with other stakeholders in Ontario and Nationally;
• Assistance in completion of projects for delivery of quality reports and/or publications, on time, with the resources of the Centre;
• Conduct article and report searches to maintain high levels of knowledge on provincial, national and global issues pertaining to climate change adaptation;
• Assist in the preparation of new resource material to aid in community adaptation for communities in Ontario;
Minimum Requirements:
• Post-graduate degree in a climate change adaptation related field (geography, earth sciences, climatology, other) and have 3+ years work experience in the field of climate change impacts and adaptation;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• Proven time-management, organization/prioritization skills to meet deadlines;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to travel;
• Motivated, excellent interpersonal relations and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Fluent in English and French — verbal, reading, writing.
To Apply:
Please submit your application to info@climateontario.ca Please quote “CCAS” in the subject heading. Although we appreciate all candidates’ interest in this position, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. MIRARCO is committed to equity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed first to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
