Opportunities for Youth
Regular Summer Program
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 17-24 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.
Regular Summer Program Employment Opportunities
Position - Support Staff
Support staff are hired to assist with the administrative duties associated with the program and act as support to the NSYCC crews throughout the province. These positions generally run from late April to early September. Support staff receive a wage of $10.50/ hr for 35 hours a week. Three positions are located in Halifax.
Duties
The Support Staff is responsible for coordinating and facilitating community partner meetings; recruiting, hiring, and training NSYCC crews across Nova Scotia; organizing a provincial youth training camp; providing administrative support to the NSYCC community partners; monitoring and assessing crew progress; conducting project site visits; collaborating on a daily basis with a three-person team; and being a responsible steward of the environment. This is a busy job which requires a lot of energy and a vested interest in youth, communities, and the environment of Nova Scotia. The Support Staff must be willing to travel to various communities in the province. The Support Staff reports directly to the NSYCC Administrator.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a resident of Nova Scotia aged 17-26. The candidate should have:
- previous supervisory experience and involvement in working in a team environment
- an understanding of local and global environmental issues
- familiarity with communities across Nova Scotia
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- excellent organizational skills, practical problem-solving skills, and an ability to work with minimal supervision or direction
- knowledge of the French language is an asset
- lots of enthusiasm, creativity, and a vested interest in the environment
- a valid driver's license
Wages
$10.50 per hour (currently under review)
Application Procedure
Please send a resume with a cover letter to the Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps address.
Please note that this position is dependent on confirmation of NSYCC 2008/2009 program funding.
Position - Regular Crew Workers
Two - four 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 $9.15/ hr for 35 hours a week (currently under review). Community Partners for the 2008/2009 program year will be announced in March of 2008.
2008 NSYCC Summer Projects
HRM
Clean Nova Scotia: (Dartmouth)
- Kick Butts Campaign.
- Anti-Idling Campaign.
- Stream Restoration Project
Dalhousie University: (Halifax)
- Sustainability Project.
Nova Scotia Environment: (Halifax)
- Water Monitoring Program
- Water License Program
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources: (Middle Musquodoboit)
- Naturalist Day Camps for Youth
Sackville Rivers Association: (Sackville)
- River Restoration Project
- River Clean Up Project
Cape Breton
ACAP Cape Breton: (Sydney)
- Mackay Brook Restoration Project
- The Outdoor Learning Centre
Cape Breton University: (Sydney)
- Nature Trail Enhancement Project
Chapel Island:
- Chapel Island Mission Ceremony
Isle Madame:
- Isle Madame Road-Side Clean-up
Nova Scotia Mainland
Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation: (Mahone Bay)
- Mushamush River and Middle River Restoration Project
Kings CED Agency & Kings Transit: (Kentville)
- Sustainable Transportation Ambassadors Project
St. Mary’s River Association: (Sherbrooke)
- Watershed Management Project
Acadia Environmental Society: (Wolfville)
- The Organic Farm Project
Town Of Lockport: (Lockport)
- Active Transportation Awareness and Promotion Project
Adopt-A-Highway: (Truro)
- Nova Scotia Adopt-A-Highway Program
North Colchester River Restoration Committee: (Tatamagouche)
- Improvement and Preservation of Water Resources Project
Duties
We have summer project work 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 within the target age group for this program (17 - 24). 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. Access to a vehicle will be required to attend our July training camp in Truro.
Wages
$8.50 per hour (under review)
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 complete a NSYCC Application for Employment form. Please attach a resume and a cover letter to your application form and send by mail, fax, or e-mail.
Program Deadline
Information regarding deadlines for this opportunity can be found on the Program Deadlines page.
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