Purpose
The Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps (NSYCC), a program of Nova Scotia Environment, was established in 1989. The NSYCC's mandate is to provide Nova Scotian youth age 17-30 with training and employment opportunities in the environmental field, while providing services to communities in Nova Scotia for the enhancement of the local environment. The NSYCC provides Nova Scotian youth with environmental work experience, an enhanced appreciation of the environment and their community, and develops skills for life-long learning (including team-building and leadership skills, increased knowledge for future employment and/or education ventures, and the ability to give back to their community and their environment).
This program is a partnership between the NSYCC, Nova Scotia communities, and youth.
Past Projects
What Participants Say
"Who knew that muddy faces, bug-bitten arms, and wet underwear all summer long could be such a blast? Our time so far on the Ellenvale Run Restoration Project has been an awesome learning experience. From literature and hands-on training, we learned all about fish habitat sustainability, stream structure and various restoration techniques. We have spent much of our time in the Ellenvale Run knee-deep, soaking wet, and loving it. We haven’t seen any live fish yet, but we bet that once we finish, the Ellenvale Run will be the party stream of the fish world!
- Leslie MacDonald and Erica Fraser, Ellenvale Run River Restoration Crew, 2009
2009 Projects
‘Check out our NSYCC newsletters to learn about more past projects.
Regular Summer Program Employment Opportunities
Regular Crew Workers
2-4 regular crew workers are hired for each community project. These positions run from late June to the end of August. Crew workers receive a wage of $10.15/ hr for 35 hours a week. Community Partners will be announced in May.
Duties
There are summer work projects related to watershed management, waste-resource management, pollution prevention, air quality management, and environmental education & interpretation. Regular crew members work as a team with community-based organizations on one of the mentioned environmental projects.
Qualifications
In accordance with the mandate of the NSYCC, you must be a returning student within the target age group for this program (17 - 30). You must also be a team player, possess an understanding of environmental issues in Nova Scotia, be able to do physically demanding work, be willing to work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Students must be able to attend a three day training camp at the end of June.
Wages
$10.15 per hour
Application Procedure
The Government of Nova Scotia is committed to ensuring equal opportunity in civil service employment. Aboriginal persons, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities may choose to self identify beside their name on their application form. Interested persons must send a resume and a cover letter by mail, fax, or e-mail.
All positions are posted on CareerBeacon.com