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THE GALLON ENVIRONMENT LETTER
Canadian Institute for Business and the Environment
Institut Canadien du Commerce et de l'environnement
506 Victoria Ave., Montreal, Quebec
Ph. (514) 369- 0230, fax (514) 369- 3282, Email [log in to unmask]
September 7, 1998
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CANADA
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DELCAN CORPORATION WANTS A SPANISH SPEAKING
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Are you seeking a challenging opportunity to lead large international multi
million dollar water and wastewater projects? Delcan Corporation, based in
Ontario, is expanding and has an immediate requirement for a senior civil or
chemical engineer with at least 15 years experience including demonstrated
success managing large engineering projects. You must be fluent (verbal and
written) in Spanish for consideration. You will be based in our Toronto
office
and will travel to Central and South America regularly. Please submit resume
in confidence to: Greg McKerracher, Human Resources, Delcan Corporation,
133 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1K1, fax (416) 447- 6497,
email [log in to unmask]
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NEW BRUNSWICK CONSERVATION COUNCIL IS
SEARCHING FOR AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Conservation Council of New Brunswick, a province-wide non-profit
environmental organization based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, is seeking a
highly motivated individual to fill the position of Executive Director.
This is the senior management position within the organization. (There is
an equivalent senior policy position). Bilingualism in French and English
would be an asset. The position is initially part time (3 days per week)
with the possibility of becoming full time. Send resume and cover letter
explaining interest in and suitability for the position to, Inka Milewski,
President at .................address, ..................email,
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ESG INTERNATIONAL, GUELPH WANTS RESEARCHER ON
FISH HABITAT
ESG International Inc. in Guelph Ontario is searching for a suitable
candidate
to take an industrial postdoctoral position for a two year term. The subject
in
which we are interested is the success or failure of fish habitat
compensation
projects in Ontario. The candidate must have a PhD and publications
specifically
directed to fish habitat creation in Ontario. Project is slated to begin in
October
1998. Candidate must be willing to relocate to Guelph Ontario. Send resume
and copies of relevant papers to, Personnel Manager, .....................
address............
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INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE RESEARCH AWARDS
IN URBAN AGRICULTURE
AGROPOLIS is a new Canadian awards program that supports innovative
master`s and doctoral level research related to urban and peri-urban
agriculture, designed to support interventions that address critical areas in
the agriculture industry in developing countries. The award will cover
justifiable field research expenses to a maximum of Cdn$20,000 per year.
Deadline for application is December 31, 1998. To apply contact,
.....name .............. Address .............email ...............
Website...............
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RESEARCHER NEEDED IN ONTARIO FOR IMPACT
ON FISHERIES FROM NUCLEAR POWER
The Axelrod Institute of Ichthyology at the University of Guelph,
Ontario is inviting applications for a three-year post-doctoral research
contract to investigate the ecological effects of a nuclear power generating
station on populations of lake whitefish in Lake Huron of the Laurentian
Great Lakes. Deadline for application is October 2, 1998. Potential
candidates can find details of this research contact at the following website,
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B.C. POLICY ALTERNATIVES CENTRE NEEDS SENIOR RESEARCH
The British Columbia office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
(CCPA) is searching for a Senior Researcher. The CCPA-BC Senior
Researcher position is a combination of research and writing, policy
analysis,
research coordination and supervision, and media and communications work.
Responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing provincial public policy,
environmental, and economic issues, editing “BC Commentary”, the CCPA-
BC's quarterly publication, developing research proposals and writing grants,
and editing research papers and articles. Deadline for application is
September
18, 1998, 10:00 am. Submit your application to ..............,,
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INTERNATIONAL JOBS
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WETLANDS INTERNATIONAL NEEDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BASED IN THE NETHERLANDS
Wetlands International for the Africa, Europe, Middle East region
is seeking an Executive Director who, under authority of the
governing body (regional Council), will be responsible for development and
co-ordination of Wetlands International's programme in the Africa, Europe,
Middle East region. The person will lead and coordinate fund-raising efforts;
and,
coordinate with the other regional Directors and the ICU International
Director, to achieve the strategic development of Wetlands International.
Deadline for application is October 10, 1998. Send letters of application,
full curriculum vitae to ...............,, address, .....................
Phone ..........
Fax ......................................,,
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RISK ASSESSMENT TEAM LEADER REQUIRED IN DENVER
Harding Lawson Associates, based in Denver, Colorado, is seeking
a Manager, Risk Assessment Group. The company provides engineering
and environmental services in the U.S. Send resume and salary requirements
to ..............,, ................... ,, .......................,,
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AUSTRALIA WANTS ARID LANDS RESEARCH SCIENTIST
CSIRO's Centre for Arid Zone Research in Alice Springs, NT, Australia, is
seeking to appoint a research scientist to collaborate with existing projects
and develop new areas of research at the regional scale. The goal is to
integrate
the environmental, social and economic outcomes of different balances of
land use and management practices, in a way that can be applied to the vast
diversity of regions in the Australian rangelands. Annual salary range is Aus
$51,000 to $69,000. Deadline for application is September 25, 1998. For
more information about the position please contact, Dr Mark Stafford
Smith, at
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MONGOLIA NEEDS DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION OFFICER
Pact, an international nonprofit corporation founded in 1971, is planning
to hire an information/communications specialist (IC) for its Mongolia
outreach. Pact, Mercy Corps International (MCI) and Associates in Rural
Development, Inc. (ARD) have formed a coalition in response to the
Mongolia Rural Civil Society Program (RCSP). Pact's mission is to
contribute to the growth of civil societies - where citizens acting together
can express their interests, exchange information, strive for mutual goals
and influence government on social, environment and resource issues.
Please send cover letter and resume to name ..................,,
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U.S. EPA PROVIDES FELLOWSHIPS IN ENVIRONMENT
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) launched a
new grants program for fellowships in graduate environmental studies programs
in the U.S. Called, Science to Achieve Results, or the STAR Program, it
invites pre-applications for graduate fellowships in academic disciplines
relating
to environmental management including physical, biological, and social
sciences
and engineering. The fellowship program provides up to $34,000 per
year of support. This amount covers a $17,000 annual stipend, $5,000 for
authorized expenses, and up to $12,000 for tuition and fees. Actual annual
support may vary based on length of fellowship award and tuition and fees.
Closing date is November 10,1998. Go to website ...............,,
...........http...........
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CENTER FOR A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
IS SEEKING A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Center for a Sustainable Economy (CSE) seeks an experienced,
creative leader to direct expanding outreach and policy development
efforts to promote a sustainable economy. Deadline for application is
September 18, 1998. Applicants should submit a cover letter, detailed resume
and references to, ..................,, address ................,, phone,
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Email ............................
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US. EPA GRANTS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGE
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making available
grants for professionals to pursue research on working collaboratively
with community-based organizations and/or local governments. Called,
the '98 Sustainable Development Challenge Grant (SDCG), project
proposals from those based in the United States must be postmarked by
November 24, 1998. For announcements, application material, and
descriptions of previously funded projects, go to the website,
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JAPAN WANTS ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ON MARINE
SOCIAL SCIENCE
The Department of Marine Social Science, Faculty of Fisheries, at Japan’s
Kagoshima University wishes to hire a full-time Associate Professor or
Lecturer
for a three year + period. Deadline for application is September 17, 1998.
Starting date is 1 April, 1999. Applicants should submit application to
..............,, address ................... ,, email ..............,, website
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BIOMATHEMATICS WISHES TO HIRE AN ECOLOGIST
IN NEW YORK
Applied Biomathematics, an environmental economics consulting firm
based in Setauket, New York, seeks an ecologist with a Ph.D. in relevant
discipline, good writing and verbal skills, mathematical skills, and
scientific programming in some language. Desirable experience includes
modeling of populations, tropic chains, or communities. Start date is in
November or December 1998. Send curriculum vitae to, .......................
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PARSONS ENGINEERING SEEKS A RISK ASSESSOR
Parsons Engineering Science, an international engineering and consulting
firm, is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the risk assessment
team located in Atlanta, Georgia. The individual will be required to assist
in the completion of human health risk assessments for both federal and
industrial clients. Send application to ........... address
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email
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PLANERGY WANTS A PROJECT MANAGER FOR CALIFORNIA
Planergy is a growing company with expanding opportunities in the field
of energy management, engineering, and consulting. Planergy currently has
an opening for the following position Planergy is seeking a project manager
to direct the implementation of several residential energy efficiency
programs
in California. Direct all communication to ......name .............. phone
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Fax ..........................
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ASS’T PROFESSOR PLANNING NEEDED BY THE UNIVERSITY
OF WISCONSIN
The University of Wisconsin - Madison/Extension has an opening for a joint
appointment in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the
assistant professor level beginning February 1, 1999. The appointment will
be a full-time, annual (12 month) tenure track position in the area of fiscal
planning, land use, and growth management. Apply to ..................,,
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EASTERN EUROPE CENTRE WANTS INFORMATION OFFICER
TO SERVE IN HUNGARY
The Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC)
is an international organization based in Szentendre, Hungary, wishes to hire
an Information Services Project Manager. This person will be responsible for
managing the library, supervising the information services staff, maintaining
and developing environmental databases, and coordinating the REC's
information
requests service. Please send your application including cover letter and CV
to:
name ................, address ............ website ...................,,
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INTERNATIONAL YOUTH INTERNSHIPS OFFERED BY
CANADA’S ALLIANCE OF MANUFACTURERS
Do you have an undergrad degree? Are you unemployed or underemployed,
and between 18-30 years of age? Are you looking for international development
experience? If you can answer yes to all of these questions, then please
e-mail or fax us your C.V. These internships could start immediately.
Contact, ................,, .................,, ....................,,....
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CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY WANTS RESEARCH ASSISTANT
IN HUNGARY
Central European University, Department of Environmental Sciences
and Policy is accepting applications for the position of Research
Assistant. Duties include maintenance of the environmental software;
the collection and occasional development of additional software; and,
the maintenance of the environmental standards database. Please send a
cover letter plus C.V. or resume and list of three references whom we may
contact to address and fax number................,, ,,,,,,,.
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FIND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
PROJECTS IN EUROPE
The European Foundation Centre (EFC) is an association of grant-
making foundations. It prepares and disseminates subject-specific
funding directories, including the directory “Environmental Funding
in Europe". This publication lists some 150 organisations that fund
environmental programmes and is of interest to people and
organisations active in the environment sector. For further information,
please contact, Christo Velkov, European Foundation Centre, 51
rue de la Concorde, 1050 Brussels, Belgium, Tel. +32/2/512.8938
Tel. +32/2/646.0222, Fax. +32/2/512.3265, e-mail [log in to unmask]
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INNU NATION VOISEY's BAY WANTS ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR
The Innu Nation is seeking a Voisey's Bay Assessment Coordinator
to coordinate and facilitate the activities of the Innu Nation's Voisey's
Bay Working Group. Send application to,,,,,,,............... website,.........
Email address .....................
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FISH SCIENTIST NEEDED IN PORTLAND, OREGON
The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission in Oregon wishes
to hire a Biometrician (Fishery Scientist) to conduct population dynamics
and modeling. The person will serve on the Pacific Salmon Commission
Chinook Technical Committee, an inter-agency technical committee that
models chinook salmon stocks and fisheries along the Pacific coast.
The salary range is US $33,000- $45,000. Deadline for application is
September 11, 1998. Send cover letter, resume, transcript and
list of references to ............. name ..........,, ............... fax
number ............,,
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CALIFORNIA WANTS THREE ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES SPECIALIST
The City of San José, Environmental Services Department, is currently
accepting applications for Assistant Environmental Services Specialist
(AESS). Salary range is US $1,597.60 - $1,942.40 biweekly ($41,700 -
$50,700 annually). Applications may be obtained by calling ..............
Phone ............................,,
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ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, ALASKA, NEED FISHERIES AND
WILDLIFE RESOURCE ANALYST
The Aleutians East Borough, a municipal government, is looking for
a full time Resource Analyst. The position is responsible for analyzing
and drafting comments on fisheries and wildlife data and survey data;
developing research proposals; and evaluating the impacts of a variety of
state and federal regulatory actions. Minimum salary is US $50,000.
Deadline for application is September 15, 1998. Send cover letter with
narrative of your qualifications, resume with salary history, the names and
phone numbers of three work related references, and copies of diplomas and
certificate used to qualify for the position to ...................,,
...............,, ........,,
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SECOR INTERNATIONAL IN GEORGIA NEEDS
RISK ASSESSOR
SECOR International Inc., a major environmental engineering and consulting
firm with 55 offices in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., is seeking an
individual
with risk assessment experience for its office outside Atlanta, Georgia.
Please forward your c.v. (no phone calls please) in confidence to Mr. Edward
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At ....................,, fax ..................., email ................,,
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BAY OF BENGAL, INDIA, NEEDS REGIONAL COORDINATOR
FOR SUSTAINABILITY
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is
looking for a Regional Coordinator for the preparatory phase of the
"Sustainable Management of the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem
(LME)" initiative. This is a regional activity supported by the Global
Environment Facility (GEF) through the World Bank as the GEF
Implementing Agency, the Swedish International Development Cooperation
Agency (Sida), FAO, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency
(NOAA). Send application to ..........................,,
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