THE GALLON ENVIRONMENT LETTER
Canadian Institute for Business and the Environment
506 Victoria Ave., Montreal, Quebec
Ph. (514) 369- 0230, fax (514) 369- 3282, Email [log in to unmask]
Vol. 2, No. 2
February 10, 1999
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CANADA CANADA CANADA CANADA
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MICHAEL JANTZI WANTS RESEARCHER
IN TORONTO
Michael Jantzi Research Associates Inc. (MJRA), based in Toronto,
wishes to hire a reseach associate.This person would monitor and
report on the environmental,labour, and social performance of
Canadian corporations. MJRA's Canadian Social Investment Database
is used primarily by institutional investors that require social and
environmental analysis of Canadian equities to manage client
accounts. In addition to undertaking social research and analysis,
MJRA serves as a consultant to help institutions develop and
implement investment criteria that ensure a balance between
social concerns and the investment manager's ability to manage
a diversified portfolio.
The person would analyze company documents; review relevant
Canadian daily newspapers, business press, and trade journals
through in-house resources and search on-line databases; and
conduct phone interviews.The person should be English/French bilingual.
Starting salary is $31,000-$35,000, depending on qualifications and
experience. The deadline for application is February 19, 1999.
If this position appeals to you, please forward a copy of your C.V.
and a sample of written work to Kevin Ranney, Director, Research
and Client Services, Michael Jantzi Research Associates Inc. 372
Bay Street, Suite 1906, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2W9
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TORONTO ATMOSPHERIC FUND WANTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) wishes to hire an Executive
Director. TAF was established in 1992 with an endowment of $23
million to help the City of Toronto meet its goal of reducing greenhouse
gas emissions by 20% by 2005. TAF provides loans and grants to City
departments, community and environmental groups, schools, businesses,
and trade associations for projects that help reduce emissions that cause
climate change and increase public understanding of the issue.
The Executive Director of TAF will be responsible for recruiting and
developing project proposals that meet TAF's objectives. The Executive
Director works with proponents to guide project development, develop
work plans and negotiate budgets with proponents. Deadline for
application is February 15, 1999. Send your resume and cover letter,
quoting File No. XexDAF904,to Employment Services, Human
Resources, City of Toronto, Metro Hall, 55 John Street, 5th Floor
Toronto Ontario M5V 3C6, fax (416) 397- 9818
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TORONTO TRANSPORTATION GROUP WANTS COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
AND A PROJECT COORDINATOR
The Toronto environmental group called "Moving the Economy" seeks
a Communications Manager to develop and implement communications
and partnership strategies related to Toronto's Economic Action Plan for
Sustainable Transportation. It also seeks to hire an Outreach and Project
Co-ordination related to implementation of Toronto's Economic Action
Plan for Sustainable Transportation. Please send a c.v. and letter of
application by fax to (416) 392- 0071. Also, see website at
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca
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ONTARIO ENERGY CONSERVATION MANAGER
Green$aver is a not-for-profit organization offering energy and
environmental conservation services. It requires a dynamic,
customer oriented General Manager who will be responsible to
lead and manage the growth of this home energy retrofit business.
The service provides objective home improvement advice to
householders following a home inspection, and follows with
contracting facilitation services. Requirements Strong marketing
and sales background, ability to motivate and manage employees
in a not-for-profit environment. Desirable Experience in running
a consumer-oriented business with annual sales of $1 million or
more. $50,000 to $60,000 per annum. Send application letter and resume
to Kai Millyard, General Manager, 16 Howland Road, Toronto,
Ontario M4K 2Z6, Fax 416 461- 9540, email [log in to unmask],,
ph. 416 469-8296, fax (416) 469-4539.
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CANADIAN POLLUTION PREVENTION CENTRE
WANTS RESEARCHER
The Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention, based in Sarnia,
Ontario, is seeking a candidate for the position of Researcher and
Communicator. Responsibilities include technical writing and editing;
production of wide range of written material from technical reports to
promotional writing; and technical research, analysis and synthesis.
The successful candidate will have a strong environmental background,
with understanding and experience with the application of pollution
prevention strategies. This person will demonstrated proficiency with
broad range of research methods, including literature reviews, interviews,
comparative analyses and qualitative assessments. Fluency in French and
English an asset. If you meet the above qualifications and wish to pursue
this one-year opportunity, please submit your resume, the names of 2
references and a sample of your written work by February 19, 1999 to
Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention, 100 Charlotte Street, Sarnia
Ontario, N7T 4R2, ph. 1-800-667-9790, Fax 519- 337- 3486,
email [log in to unmask] , Website http://c2p2.sarnia.com
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THREE (3) YOUTH POSITIONS IN QUEBEC
FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
The Renewable Energy and Hybrid Systems Program at CEDRL
in Varennes, Quebec has 3 new positions open under the Career Edge
Youth Internship Program. These positions are ready to start immediately.
The program is targeted at people who are unemployed or underemployed
and are under 30 years old. The positions are for one year at an annual
salary of C$15,000 each. The 3 positions are as follows
* Software Application Specialist - to work on RETScreen.
* Marketing Specialist - to work on RETScreen.
* Marketing Specialist - to work on PV info transfer & marketing.
Send your resume to Greg Leng fax (450) 652- 5177) for the Software position
or to Alexandre Monarque for the two marketing positions (same fax #). See
website http://retscreen.gc.ca
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BARRIE AND TORONTO, ONTARIO WANT
ENERGY CONSERVATION EVALUATORS
The local community energy conservation group, called
"Environmental Action Barrie" seeks to hire an EnerGuide
for Houses Evaluator/ Marketer, full-time, for at least six
months. Under federal employment funding, this person
must be eligible for unemployment insurance funding,
or must have been eligible. If you are interested contact
ph. (705) 734-2877, or email [log in to unmask]
Green$aver (Toronto) is hiring additional EnerGuide for Houses
staff "to help keep pace with growing demand." This position
requires some familiarity with construction/ housing science.
EGH training provided. Full-time contract ositions, flexible hours,
"professional" pay. Contact Chuck Wilson, ph. (416) 461-9670 x 222,
email [log in to unmask]
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST WANTED
IN BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA
The University of California at Berkeley wishes to hire an
Environment, Health & Safety Specialist II, Air/Water Programs.
The Personnel Job Number is 01-514-50/PA. The salary range
is US $46,100 - $69,100. Resumes should be sent to University
of California, Human Resources-Employment Unit, 2200
University Ave., Room 7G, Berkeley, California 94720-3540
The Air and Water Programs Team provides assistance to the campus
in compliance with multiple laws and regulations pertaining to
pollution prevention, air emissions, waste water discharge, surface
water quality and groundwater quality. Under supervision of Air and
Water Programs Manager, the specialist will independently perform
planning and program development to comply with laws and
regulations pertaining to air emissions from campus physical
plant and laboratory operations. For more information on how to
apply for this job,check out the website
http://hrweb.berkeley.edu/JOBS/Eeoutapp.htm.
Also see website http://www.ehs.berkeley.edu
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US AID WANTS ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
The U.S. Agency for International Development's Office of
Strategic and Economic Analysis in the Bureau for Asia and
the Near East (USAID/ANE/SEA) wishes to hire an Environmental
Analyst (GradeGS-401-14) for the Natural Resources and
Environment Branch of the Development Resources Division,
International Cooperation and Development, Foreign Agricultural
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA/FAS/ICD/DRD).
The successful candidate will provide high quality professional
environmental analysis and advice, and will serve as a senior
environmental analyst to USAID Missions and the Bureau management
on environmental issues. To apply a U.S. citizen must send a) a cover
letter that directly addresses each of the Required Skills listed below,
and b) your current resume of experience and qualifications to
Program Officer Linda Raver, Division FAS/ICD/DRD/NRE Internet
[log in to unmask] ph. (202) 690- 1943, fax (202) 690- 0847,
or write USDA/FAS/ICD/DRD/NRE, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W.,
Stop 1094, Room 3213-S, Washington, DC 20250-1094
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
Deadline for application is February 19, 1999.
Prof. Richard C. Rich, Chair, Dept. of Political Science,
531 Major Williams Hall Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
24061-0130, Ph. (540) 231-6571, fax (540) 231-6078.
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PUBLIC HEALTH TOXICOLOGIST/ASSESSOR
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE
The Bureau of Environmental Health and Safety, Division of Health,
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in Bouise, Idaho, is
recruiting for a Public Health Toxicologist/Assessor to conduct
public health assessments, including toxicological investigations
and related activities, to determine actual or potential human health
risks from exposure to toxic substances in the environment or
workplace. Desirable qualifications include a Master's degree
in environmental health, environmental epidemiology, toxicology,
biochemistry, pharmacology, or a closely related field; experience
in conducting public health assessments and investigations,
including toxicological investigations. The person should have
familiarity with the ATSDR public health assessment process is a
plus, and experience in writing public health assessment reports and
related technical documents. The salary range is US $39,000 - $48,000
per year (plus full benefits). Contact Maura Mack at ph. (208)
334- 0606 or via e-mail at email [log in to unmask] See
announcement at the website http://www.ipc.state.id.us
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IOWA DEPT OF WASTE MGMT WANTS ENVIRONMENTAL
SPECIALIST
The Waste Management Assistance Division is seeking to hire an
Environmental Specialist. The department is a non-regulatory division of
the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) serving our customers,
local governments and business and industry throughout Iowa. The person
would occupy a key position within the Recycling Assistance and Market
Development area. This critical position functions as a member of the
four-person recycling market development team. The position is
responsible for recycling assistance, market development, composting
and special projects. Responsibilities include. The person will serve as a
project leader for the division's organics recycling related projects and
work with task forces and advisory groups to obtain customer input.
To Apply Submit a one-page letter of application and resume at the
address reflected below. For more information visit the Recycle Iowa
website at http://www.recycleiowa.org. Questions may be directed to
Jeff Geerts, at ph. 515- 281- 8176 or email [log in to unmask]
Submit application to Brent Laning, Executive Officer, Waste
Management Assistance Division, Iowa DNR, 502 E 9th St.,
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0034
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ALABAMA LOOKING FOR WILDLIFE RESEARCHER
The Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Biological
Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey and Assistant Professor
of Zoology and Wildlife, College of Science and Mathematics, Auburn
University seek to hire an Assistant Leader for Wildlife Research. This
person would work out of Auburn University in Alabama. The successful
candidate will have a Ph. D. in a Wildlife Science or a closely related
discipline, with a demonstrated interest in mammalian wildlife ecology
and experience/expertise in forested landscapes. The successful candidate
will be an employee of the Cooperative Research Unit Program, Biological
Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey selected via federal
hiring procedures. Deadline for application is February 12, 1999.
Contact James (Barry) Grand, Leader, Alabama Cooperative Fish
and Wildlife Research Unit, 331 Funchess Hall, Auburn, Alabama
36849-5414, tel. 334- 844- 9237, fax 334- 844- 9234, email
[log in to unmask] Application procedures and a full listing
of the job announcement is available at
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/wfjic/jobs/IC4712.HTM .
For more information visit the Auburn University website at
http://www.ag.auburn.edu/~bgrand/
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E.F. SCHUMACHER LIBRARY NEEDS ECO LIBRARIAN
IN MASSACHUSETTS
The E.F. Schumacher Society seeks to hire a part time Director of its
library in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The 8,000 volume collection
has publications on the issues of ecological economics, regional
development, decentralism, appropriate technology, scale, mutual aid,
land use and ownership, local currencies, micro-lending, sustainable
development, regional self-help initiatives, worker ownership, and
community support of agriculture. It includes the 3,000 volume
personal library of the economist Fritz Schumacher, author of the
book "Small Is Beautiful - Economics as if People Mattered", as
well as unpublished papers and letters of archival quality. The collection
is computer-indexed and may be searched over the Schumacher Society's
web site. The successful candidate will have a Masters in Library Science
from accredited ALA institution, and should have previous experience in
managing a small library. Require some background in web site construction
and maintenance. The work will be 24 hours per week, within the period of
Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, $15 per hour plus an additional
$2 per hour in health benefits. To apply send cover letter, resume, and current
references to Librarian Search Committee, E. F. Schumacher Society, 140 Jug
End Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230 or fax 413-528-4472 or email
[log in to unmask]
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INTERNET TRAINER FOR ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL
ORGANIZATIONS IN AFRICA SOUGHT
A U.S. Coordinator responsible for providing technical assistance
and training in issues surrounding Internet connectivity in Africa is
sought. This person would travelling about 30% - 50% of her or his
time outside the U.S. The successful candidate will be a U.S. citizen
and have a Masters degree in international relations or other field
related to international environment develpment or equivalent
experience. A mininum of 4 years experience in development in
Africa preferred. French language skills required. The person should
have excellent research (including Internet research), communication
and writing skills. Starting salary US$30,000 - $45,000. Send resume
with cover letter referencing position #9001 toAED/HR, 1875 Connecticut
Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 or fax 202.884.8413. A complete
job description can be found on the
website http://www.aed.org/employment/openings/grade6/9001-6.html
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BANGLADESH ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION INSITUTE
WANTS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Bangladesh institute for Environmental and Geographic Information
Service EGIS wishes to hire an Executive Director. It is a Center of
Excellence performing environmental studies, based on an advanced
capacity in remote sensing and GIS techniques, to the public and private
sectors in Bangladesh. It employs an experienced team of 35 Bangladesh
professionals, including such disciplines as biophysical, socioeconomic and
computer sciences. Activities of EGIS are: consulting; research; information
and database management; and training. EGIS is a project under the Ministry
of Water Resources with funding from the Government of The Netherlands.
Staff started to work together in the early 1990's in the environmental and
GIS studies under the Flood Action Plan. The Bangladesh and Netherlands
Governments are firmly committed that EGIS should become an independent
organization in 1999, as a public trust, representing government, commercial
and scientific sectors. The Executive Director (preferably between 45 an 55
years old) will be responsible to the board of Trustees. His/her main tasks are:
to provide clear scientific and management leadership to the organization;
to represent the institute commercially and scientifically; and to strengthen
relationships with government and donor agencies, universities, NGOs and
the private sector. Candidates for above positions should be Bangladeshi
nationals of high professional standards, and with a background and
experience in water resources and environment and / or applications of
GIS and RS. Selection criteria include: professional capability; management
capability and leadership quality; entrepreneurship; experience to work in
multi-disciplinary teams and in an international context; and familiarity with
the Government and donor procedures. Send c.v. and letter ASAP to Rob
Koudstaal, team leader EGIS-II; Hse 49, Rd 27, Banani, Dhaka-1213; Bangladesh;
Tel: 880-2-881570/1/2: Fax: 883128; Email: [log in to unmask]
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