Date Posted: April 25, 2024
Application Deadline: May 08, 2024
Job Type: Seasonal / Contract
Job Category:
- Applied and Environmental Sciences
Job Start Date: Immediately
Job End Date: May 02, 2025
Job Location: On-site Position (Summerside, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 per year
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job Description
The Environmental Specialist will assist the Senior Program Coordinator of the Integrated Resource Management (IRM) division of the Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI (MCPEI) in supporting PEI First Nation Resource use, management, and issues. This includes fisheries and forestry issues and projects, solid waste management, species at risk and climate change projects. MCPEI requires a well-rounded individual who has shown the ability to work across a wide range of issues and projects, in particular the subject areas of interest. This position will report to the Marine Projects Specialist - IRM.
Key deliverables within this role are:
- Review and recommend improvements to existing environmental programs.
- Generate environmental reports as requested.
- Provide guidance and direction to management for ensuring environmental compliance.
- Identify and solve environmental issues.
- Investigate environmental accidents and propose corrective actions.
- Write environmental related articles, newsletters, and press releases.
- Assist in developing project proposals and statement of work and determine overall budget and schedules.
- Oversee waste disposal and pollution control programs.
- Educate workers on environmental health and safety procedures.
- Assess the impact of human activity on the environment.
Skills/Competencies:
- Knowledge and experience working with Abegweit and Lennox Island First Nations
- Assist First Nations facing complex environmental issues such as conservation and environmental contamination.
- Knowledge of current local, provincial, and federal environmental regulations
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent Organizational, time management, and project management skills
- Competence in computers and software programs including word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and with a flexible schedule when required.
- Other duties as required.
Other:
- Provide a Criminal Record Check.
- Provide Covid-19 Immunization Record or Vax Pass.
- Valid driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle.
- You are required to carry a minimum of $2,000,000 third party liability insurance on your own personal auto insurance policy and must have approval from your insurance company to carry passengers in your vehicle as a part of your job duties.
Qualifications
Education, Years of Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of practical experience in the field of Environmental, or Biology
- University/College coursework in fisheries/wildlife ecology or conservation biology
- Experience with Strong interest in fieldwork, and sampling techniques.
- Experience with small boats and/or possession of pleasure craft operator’s license or willingness to acquire license.
How to Apply
Submit your application by email to the company contact listed below.
Documents to be included:
ResumeCover Letter
Company Information
Company Name: Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI
Address: 201 - 8 Stan MacPherson Way
City/Town: Charlottetown
Postal/Zip Code: C1A 0J7
Province/State: PEI
Country: Canada
Website: https://mcpei.ca/careers/
Company Contact
Contact Person: Elizabeth Shama
Contact Person Job Title: HR Administrative Assistant
Telephone: 902-626-2882
Email: apply@mcpei.ca
