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GREEN JOBS AVAILABLE
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MONTELL CANADA INC. IN ONTARIO
WISHES TO HIRE A HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGER
Montell Canada Inc., a plastics resins company based in Coruuna,
Ontario wishes to hire a Health, Safety & Environment Manager.
Montell is a global producer of a diverse range of polyoelfins. It seeks
an individual to be response for managing and implementing programs
and activities realted to health, safety and the environment at its Sarnia
plant. The successful candidate will have 7 to 10 years of HS&E
experience and will possess a B.Sc. Degree in a related discipline.
Exposure to the petrochemical industry, with hands on field
experience and solid experise in current work place safety and
environmental legislation is imperative. Send your resume to,
Human Resources, Montell Canada Inc., 339 Lasalle Line,
Corunna, Ontario N0N 1G0, fax (519) 481- 1274. Source,
The Globe and Mail.
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SNC LAVALIN WANTS HIGH LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL
PROFESSIONAL
The Montreal based consulting engineering firm, one of Canada�s
largest, wishes to hire a number of senior level professionals with
at least 10 years experience in environmental science or environmental
engineering. The persons should have at least three years experience
overseas, as well, and should have proficiency in other languages
particularly Spanish. The successful candidates will be leading
multi disciplinary teams in environmental management, pollution
prevention, resource management, environmental aspects of power,
and urban sanitation sectors. Contact, Human Resources Dept,
SNC Lavalin Inc., 455 Rene Levesque Blvd., West, 14th Floor,
Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1Z3, fax (514) 866- 3118, email
cv� corp@snc -- lavalin.com�� Source The Globe and Mail.
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YORK UNIVERSITY SEEKING CANDIDATES
FOR CHAIR OF ITS BUSINESS SCHOOL
ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM
The Schulich School of Business at York University
in Toronto, Canada, invites applications for a tenure-
stream opening for the position of Chair and Director
of the Erivan K. Haub Program in Business and the
Environment, effective July 1, 1999. The preferred
candidates will possess a PhD degree (or equivalent
experience), have a university-level or equivalent�
teaching experience have undertaken substantial
research demonstrated by extensive, have generated a
number of publications related to the relationship between
business and the environment, and be expected to provide
leadership in� teaching and research in the area of business
and the environment. Send curriculum vitae to, Professor
James Gillies, Chair, Search Committee, Room 434, SSB,
Schulich School of Business, York University, 4700 Keele
Street, Toronto, Ontario Canada�� M3J 1P3
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NAFTA ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION SEEKS
LAWYER FOR LAW AND ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION
IN MONTREAL
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), based
in Montreal is seeking to hire an experienced professional to
develop and coordinate the work of the CEC in the area of
environmental law and enforcement. The work involves close
collaboration with senior level government officials in Canada,
Mexico and the United States, as well as with interested parties
in academia, industry and non governmental sectors.
The successful applicant will have a law degree and a minimum
of 10 years direct experience in the area of environmental law and
enforcement. The candidate should have extensive knowledge and
experience in the fields of environmental law, environmental
enforcement policies and procedures, environmental management
systems, pollution control, and wildlife law and policy. Primary
responsibilities include developing and coordinating delivery of the
enforcement cooperation program in cooperation the North American
Working Group on Environmental Law and Enforcement, Serving
as the major point of contact for all law and enforcement projects,
Preference will be given to candidates with proficiency in the three
official languages of English, Spanish and French. Submit applications
to Eduardo Delgadillo, Administrator, Commission for Environmental
Cooperation, 393 St-Jacques West, Suite 200, Montreal, Quebec, H2Y 1N9
e-mail� [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website http://www.cec.org
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PROJECT MANAGER NEEDED FOR DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM IN COSTA RICA
Desseau/Soprin, Interica International and Marbek Resource
Consultants (based in Ottawa) are implementing the Canadian
Initiative for Industrial Competitiveness in Costa Rica
(CIIC/ICCI). ICCI is a long term technical and financial
assistance project supported by the Canadian International
Development Agency (CIDA). ICCI�s objective is to increase
the competitiveness of a significant number of medium-sized,
productive sector (MEs) in Costa Rica.
The Project Director will be responsible for project execution
in Costa Rica. He/she will collaborate with industry, industry
associations, the Government of Costa Rica, and� other local
organizations supporting the sustainable growth and development
of Costa Rican MEs. The Director will prepare annual workplans;
establish effective contacts with Costa Rican MEs; manage the
identification and development of industrial project loans, including
support for technical and market analysis; and, supervise the analysis
of loan applications and provide recommendations for project funding
approval. Required qualifications include a minimum of 10 years
professional experience together with a university degree, preferably
at the graduate level and with an emphasis on engineering and
business administration. Candidates require extensive program/
project management experience, including personnel and financial
management; experience working with small and medium sized
industrial firms; and, knowledge of industrial competitiveness concepts
and issues. This is a contract position for the 30 month period from
February 1999 to July 31, 2001.� Spanish and English� are the� working
languages for� this project; capability to also work in French would
be a definite asset. Interested candidates are invited to submit written
applications on or before� December 22, 1998 to, Office Manager,
c/o Marbek Resource Consultants Ltd., 500� 1355 Bank
Street,��������������������������������������������������
Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8K7, Tel. (613) 523- 0784; Fax (613) 523- 0717
Visit our website: http//www.achilles.net/~icci
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CUSO CANADA WANTS PROFESSIONALS IN
FISHERIES, FORESTRY AND ENVIRONMENT
CUSO, an organization working for social justice, is looking
for Canadians with skills and experience in agriculture,
forestry, and fisheries, environment and community
organizing to work in volunteer programmes in Thailand,
Indonesia and Laos. The standard contract period is for
two years. Language training, basic cost of living and
benefits will be provided. Send resumes to Regional
Director, Asia and Pacific, CUSO, fax 011 62.361.975383,
email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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REGIONAL FISHERIES DIRECTOR NEEDED FOR
NEWFOUNDLAND
Canada�s Dept of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is seeking to
hire a Regional Director, Science in Newfoundland to be
accountable for designing and implementing regional plans
and programs related to understanding the aquatic and
marine environments, their processes and their resources.
The goal will be to facilitate the sustained economic utilization
of both the renewable and non renewable freshwater and ocean
sources in a safe and environmentally sound manner. The
annual salary range is &83,200 to $97,900. Send application
to the Public Service Commission of Canada, l�Esplanade
Laurier, 300 Laurier Ave., W., West Tower, 21st Floor, Ottawa
K1A 0M7, fax (613) 992- 8918. To apply on line, go to
website <http://www.psc%97/>http://www.psc� cfp.gc.ca/jobs.htm
Source, The Globe and Mail.
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SCIENTIST ON RISK ASSESSMENT NEEDED
IN MASSACHUSETTS
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Gradient Corporation, an environmental company, seeks
to hire a scientist to help conduct human health risk assessments.�
The job often requires the novel application of a wide variety of
statistical and quantitative modeling techniques. Strong oral
and written skills required.� Knowledge of environmental
regulations and advanced programming, specifically SAS,
desirable.� Position requires B.S./M.S. in quantitative field
such as physics, math, statistics.� Prior consulting experience
a plus. Gradient Corporation specializes in risk assessment,
negotiation of risk-based cleanups, and science-based litigation
support.� Founded in 1985 to serve industrial companies, law
firms, and other clients in the United States and abroad, Gradient
is a wholly owned subsidiary of the International Technology
Group. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Gradient is a
leader in solving difficult chemical contamination problems
in air, water, and soil using creative applications of risk assessment,
environmental modeling, environmental chemistry, and statistics.
Please send resume to, Gradient Corporation, 44 Brattle Street,
Cambridge, MA� 02138 or fax to (617) 864-8469 Attn.L. Gordon
or e-MailL [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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SEATTLE NEEDS EARTH DAY COORDINATOR
Earth Day 2000 is searching for a Communications Director
to join its team. Earth Day 2000, headquartered in Seattle, is
searching for a polished communications professional with a
proven track record to oversee its media operations.� Responsibilities
include overseeing creation and implementation of Earth Day
2000's Media Plan, including message, story ideas, special
media events and timeline; coordinating message research
(surveys and focus groups) to identify strongest messages
and programs; identifying and building a team of media
consultants (paid and pro-bono) with expertise in diverse
media outlets; and, working with other Earth Day department
heads (National Coordinator, International Coordinator, etc.)
The successful candidate will have at least three years experience
working on U.S. national environmental campaigns; excellent
written and oral communication skills; and, an ability to work
well with, and to supervise, others. Deadline for Applications
is January 11, 1999. Send cover letter, resume, two writing
samples, three professional references and salary requirements to
Peter Drekmeier, Executive Director, Earth Day 2000, 91 Marion
Street, Seattle, Washington 98104, ph. (206) 264-0114
email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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COLORADO SEEKS WILDLIFE OFFICER
The Human Dimensions Section of the Colorado Division of
Wildlife (CDOW) and serves as the senior authority Policy
Analyst wishes to hire a Policy Analyst - General Professional
V in Denver, Colorado. Salary level is US $3893-$5420 per month.
The Class-code is H6G5XX. This position has been assigned as
the administrative advisor to DOW management and the Wildlife
Commission on policy decisions impacting all facets of DOW
operations. Guided by Division's mission, long-range plan
and direction from division management and legislation this
position is responsible for analyzing complex information and
assimilating new data in order to formulate draft proposals to
execute policies. This includes researching historical data;
gathering, analyzing and assimilating new data, which address
ongoing changes in programmatic, fiscal and legal issues impacting
the CDOW short and long term operations.
The successful candidate must have graduated with a bachelor's
degree in business, business administration, wildlife management,
administrative law, management analysis, fisheries management,
social science, public policy, natural resources management or
other field appropriate to the job assignment and four years of
professional experience in management analysis; and policy
development. Submit a resume, cover letter outlining work
experience, including social security number and current
address on the resume, to the Dept of Natural Resources,
Human Resources Office, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 415,
Denver, Colorado� 80203, ATTN� Marilyn Mulay, Ph.� (303)
866- 5765, fax (303) 866- 2417.
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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SEEKS PROFESSOR
OF TOURISM
The Department of Forest Resources, Utah State University
in Logan, Utah, plans to appoint an Assistant/Associate
Professor and Extension Specialist in Recreation and Tourism,
and Extension and Director of the Institute of Outdoor
Recreation and Tourism (IORT). The tenure-track position
will be in natural resource- based recreation and tourism with
an emphasis in economics, environment, policy, and community
development. The position will be available July 1, 1999.
The successful candidate will administer a state-funded program of
recreation and tourism (eco tourism, non consumptive resource
use of forests and wildlands) education and research in IORT.
He or she will coordinate and conduct research activities
related to the IORT mission. The successful candidate will have
a Ph.D in a field related to outdoor recreation or ecotourism.
The person will have specialization in recreation/tourism
policy, economics, community planning and development,
business management, or closely related area.
Review of application materials will begin January 15, 1999
and remain open until a suitable candidate is found.� Interviews
will begin in February, 1999.� Send letter of interest, curriculum
vita, official transcripts, sample publications, list of four references,
and one-page statement to Lana Barr, Recreation & Tourism Search,
Utah State University, Department of Forest Resources, Logan,
Utah 84322- 5215. For details contact Dale Blahna at
ph. (435) 797- 2544, 797- 4040 (fax), email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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WHITMAN COLLEGE, WASHINGTON NEEDS
ENVIRONMENT PROFESSOR
Whitman College invites applications for a tenure-track,
interdisciplinary position at the advanced assistant or
associate professor level located in its Department of
Sociology beginning August 1999. One-half of this
position will be devoted to serving as Co-Director of
and teaching in the Environmental Studies Program.
The successful candidate will also teach courses in the
Sociology Department, at least some of which will contribute
directly to Environmental Studies, e.g., Population, Human
Communities, Environmental Sociology and will participate
in the Sociology Departments senior seminar and senior
thesis programs. A PhD in environmental sociology or a
closely related field is required as well as strong evidence
of excellence in teaching and scholarly research. A background
in the natural sciences, environment, and experience working
in an interdisciplinary program are desirable. Candidates
should send a letter of application, vita, transcripts, teaching
evaluations, a statement of philosophy for Environmental
Studies, and three current letters of recommendation by
January 15, 1999 to, William Bogard, Chair,Sociology- Environmental
Studies Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Maxey Hall,
345 Boyer Avenue, Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington 99362.
Visit website http://www.whitman.edu .
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DUKE UNIVERSITY NEEDS ENVIRONMENT PROFESSOR
Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment wishes
to appoint an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) of Environmental
Policy. The appointment would begin in Fall 1999. The candidate
would be expected to teach the core graduate course in U.S.
environmental policy analysis, but could develop other courses
according to his/her interests. Send curriculum vitae, a one to
two page summary of research and teaching plans, and names
of three references to Environmental Policy Search Committee,
Nicholas School of the Environment, Box 90328, Duke University,
Durham, North Carolina� 27708-0328. Please direct queries to the
Search Committee c/o� [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SEEKS PROFESSOR
INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
The Department of Human Ecology at Cook College, the
agricultural and environmental studies school at Rutgers
University, invites applications for a position in international
environmental policy beginning in September, 1999. This is a
tenure track position at the level of an assistant professor� The
successful applicant would be expected to develop a program
of research in the general area of international environmental
policy. This research program would focus on processes of
policymaking, the social and environmental bases of policies,
and their effects on people and environments. The successful
candidate will have a Ph.D. in either Anthropology, Geography,
Political Science, Sociology, or a related discipline is required.
To learn more about the department, visit our web site at
http://cook.rutgers.edu/~humeco.
Persons with questions about the position should contact either
George Morren ([EMAIL PROTECTED])or Tom Rudel
([EMAIL PROTECTED]).� Candidates should send a curriculum
vitae, a letter of application, a writing sample, and three letters of
recommendation to George Morren, Chair, International
Environmental Policy Search, Department of Human Ecology,
Rutgers - the State University of New Jersey, 55 Dudley Road,
New Brunswick, N.J. 08901-8520, tel.732-932-9169, fax732-932-6667
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY WANTS ECOLOGY
PROFESSOR
The Department of Plant Biology, Arizona State University,
invites applicants for an Assistant or Associate Professor in
ecosystem/landscape, who can synthesize and understand
controls on ecosystem processes, such as primary productivity,
bio geochemistry and plant-soil interactions across the scales
from patches to landscapes. The successful applicant will be
expected to work with an interdisciplinary group of faculty and students
who are monitoring the spatial and temporal dynamics of the urban
ecosystem, develop a vigorous research program, and participate in the
undergraduate and graduate teaching programs.� Salary and start-up funds
are competitive.� Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree
and a record of research productivity appropriate to rank.� Post-doctoral
experience and use of remote sensing, systems modeling, or geostatistics
are preferred.� For further information about the position, the
department, and faculty interests, connect with
http://lsvl.la.asu.edu/plantbiology/
For information on the CAP LTER connect with http://caplter.asu.edu.
Applicants must provide statements of research interests and teaching
philosophy, a curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of four
references� to Chair, Ecology Search Committee, Department of
Plant Biology,� Box 871601, Arizona State University,� Tempe,
Arizona 85287-1601
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MICHIGAN STATE LEGISLATURE NEEDS
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCHER
The Legislative Service Bureau of the State of Michigan wishes
to hire a Science Research Analyst I, Science and Technology
Division. The bureau is a nonpartisan state agency located in the
legislative branch of government. The Bureau provides many
services to the Michigan Legislature on science, environment,
natural resource management, and energy on state issues.
The person will research scientific and technical� topics of interest
to the Legislature and communicate findings in� backgrounders,
memoranda, and briefings. The minimum qualifications for
the candidate will include a Master of Science (MS) degree,
with special emphasis in ecology, environmental biology,
natural resource management, aquatic sciences, soil sciences, or land
use. Application may be made by submitting a cover letter, resume, and
writing sample to, Human Resources Office, Legislative Service Bureau
P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7536
A detailed position description may be obtained by calling (517)
373-0170. TDD Number� (517) 373-0543 or the Michigan
Relay Center 1� (800) 649-3777. Applications not received by
5 p.m., Friday, December 18, 1998, will not be considered.
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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA SEEKS FISHERIES MANAGER
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) wishes
to hire a Managing Director to be based in Canberra. She or he will
be responsible for ensuring the sustainable use and efficient management
of fisheries which come under the jurisdiction of the Australian
Government. The candidate will need to be a high calibre executive
with outstanding leadership, communication and negotiation skills.�
The person will also be expected to have very well developed strategic
awareness and strong conceptual and analytical abilities. Ideally, the
purpose will have experience in the management and development
of a natural resource organisation and/or an understanding of the
Australian fishing industry. For further information contact, Ian Hansen
in the AFMA Canberra office at ph.� (02) 6257 5999. Forward a brief
r�sum� as soon as possible quoting Ref. No. 23/30642
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HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY, GERMANY, OFFERS POST DOC
SCHOLARSHIPS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
The new graduate program "Environmental and Resource
Economics" at the Universities of Heidelberg and Mannheim, Germany
offers, starting on� January 1999 or February 1999. A Post-Doc
Scholarship program for up to two years to support the new
graduate program. Applications are sought from persons with a
strong background in economic theory, econometrics, ecology
and environmental economics. The Postdoc will be expected to
support the organisation of workshops and lectures for the graduate
program and also help to supervise graduate students. There will be
sufficient room for doing own research. The Post-Doc, who should
be below the age of 33, is granted 2790 DM/month (plus 400 DM/month
if married and/or with children). To apply, please write before 10
Dec 1998 enclosing CV and list of publications to Prof Dr. Till Requate,
Interdisciplinary Institute for Environmental Economics, Bergheimer
Strasse 20, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany, Tel.++49-6221-548011,
Fax++49-6221- 548020, e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]�
More information can be obtained from, Patrick Graichen,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Interdisciplinary Institute
of Environmental Economics Bergheimer Str. 20, D-69115 Heidelberg,
Germany Tel+49-6221-548014, Fax+49-6221-548020
http://www.eco.uni-heidelberg.de/team
