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Climate Services Assistant at CLIMAtlantic Inc.

Date Posted: April 10, 2024
Application Deadline: April 23, 2024
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Category:

  • Applied and Environmental Sciences
  • Community and Social Services
Job Start Date: May 13, 2024
Job Location: Both On-site and remote work options available (Charlottetown, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: 2
Salary: Based on $48,750 - $55,000 annually, 37.5hrs/ week with flexible work hours (based on qualifications and experience)
Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Description

If you are interested in learning more about helping Atlantic Canadians understand the impacts from climate change and help them find approaches to manage and address those impacts, then this job might be for YOU! CLIMAtlantic (climatlantic.ca) is a non-profit organization that is part of a national network of climate services centres. CLIMAtlantic works with regional and local actors to ensure that we create a strong network where collaboration is supported, data and tools are easily accessible, and services will be provided by local and regional partners as much as possible. The Climate Services Assistant will be a member of the CLIMAtlantic team, support the team, and work on special projects, event planning and communications.

Number of positions available: 2: one virtual, anywhere in Atlantic Canada; one virtual, based in PEI Organization: CLIMAtlantic Inc.
Location: virtual, anywhere in Atlantic Canada, based in PEI Type: 8-month contract with possibility of extension
Salary Range: based on $48,750 - $55,000 annually, 37.5hrs/ week with flexible work hours (based on qualifications and experience)
Benefits: We offer a generous benefits package Conditions: Requires approval under Science Horizon program (https://cleanfoundation.ca/workforce-development/science-horizons-interns/).

Participating interns must be: 

  • Up to 30 years of age at the start of the internship;
  • Graduated from a post-secondary program;
  • A Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or person who has been granted Refugee status in Canada;
  • Not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) during the internship; and,
  • Not currently working for the hiring organization.

Qualifications

Qualifications The successful Climate Services Assistant must possess:

  • A university (or college) degree in environmental sciences, environmental planning, engineering, geography, environmental studies, climate change, etc.
  • Some experience (1 year, can be spread out) in the environmental and climate change field (e.g., climate change science, climate change adaptation, stakeholder and community engagement approaches, land-use planning, etc.)
  • Interpersonal communications skills, both written and spoken
  • Relationship and community-building skills
  • Experience using multiple perspectives to understand problems and co-develop solutions
  • Experience with social media content creation
  • Event planning and logistics coordination skills an asset
  • Effective time and task management
  • Experience with Google Suite (Gmail, Google docs, etc.), Slack messaging, Zoom, Canva, Mailchimp, and social media platforms is a strong asset
  • The ability to multitask and thrive both as a member of several teams and independently (working remotely)
  • If applying for PEI position:
    • Ability to travel throughout Prince Edward Island (must have access to transportation)
    • Ability to travel throughout the Maritimes (carpooling an option)
    • Experience with data and climate projections, tools, and products is an asset
    • Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset
The Climate Services Assistant may travel throughout Atlantic Canada at times. Though the Climate Services Assistant will engage regularly within the CLIMAtlantic network, their work will require that they be self-motivated and are able to work independently with effectiveness and efficiency. The Climate Services Assistant has a positive attitude and is both creative and proactive.

Other

Apply Applications due by 9am April 24, 2024.

Start date: Mid-May
To apply for the Climate Services Assistant position please send to info@climatlantic.ca:

  • A cover letter
  • Your resumé
  • Names and contact info (email addresses) of 2 references
  • Where you originally saw this posting
  • If you are applying for the PEI-based position or Atlantic Canada position

Please combine all documents INTO ONE PDF DOCUMENT

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that gender minorities, racialized, or marginalized individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At CLIMAtlantic we strive to build a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.


How to Apply

Submit your application by email to the company contact listed below.
Documents to be included:

Cover LetterResumeReferences


Company Information

Company Name: CLIMAtlantic Inc.

Address: 28 High Marsh Rd.

City/Town: Sackville

Postal/Zip Code: E4L 1K2

Province/State: E4L 1K2

Country: Canada

Website: https://climatlantic.ca/


Company Contact

Contact Person: Janelle Frail

Contact Person Job Title: Engagemeng + Operations Manager

Telephone: 506-710-2226

Email: info@climatlantic.ca