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 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
January 5, 1999
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CANADA CANADA CANADA CANADA
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SCC ENVIRONMENTAL, NEWFOUNDLAND,
IS SEEKING TO FILL FOUR (4)
POSITIONS RELATED TO THE OIL INDUSTRY & ENVIRONMENT
SCC Environmental is a dynamic and rapidly expanding
environmental services company focusing on the treatment
and recovery of oil- based drilling muds and cuttings and the
remediation of contaminated sites. Our mobile thermal remediation
technology (TPS) has been sourced by many domestic and international
interests and was one of the first environmental technologies to be
verified by the Federal Government�s Environmental Technology
Verification Program. It is seeking qualified professionals to fill four
positions as Project Manager, Project Engineer, Equipment Operator,
and an Instrumentation Specialist. Qualified candidates will join
SCC�s team of professionals servicing our established projects in
Canada, South America and Australia.
For the Project Manager, the ideal candidate will have an Engineering
Degree, and have a broad understanding of environmental remediation
theory and practice and/or the oil and gas industry and possess no less
than 5 years of project management experience.
The Project Engineer will have a University Degree in Mechanical
Engineering with a broad practical understanding of mechanical and
thermal systems and 5 years experience in an industrial, shop or project
setting. Eligibility for membership with APEGN or other similar
professional body is required. Send applications to Human Resource
Officer, SCC Environmental, 137 LeMarchant Road, St. John�s,
Newfoundland, A1C 2H3, Fax (709) 726- 7905, website
<http://www.sccenvironmental.ca/>http://www.sccenvironmental.ca
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CANADA�S CUSO WANTS ENVIRONMENT �VOLUNTEER�
FOR GHANA
CUSO, Canadian University Services Overseas, seeks to hire an
Environmental Program Assistant in Ghana. This placement will
support the Third World Network to establish a new program of
advocacy on mining and the environment. The ideal cooperant
should have experience in advocacy work on mining and environment
issues with an interest in international development policy and
North- South issues. A degree in an environment-related discipline
is required. A Cooperants must be Canadian citizens or landed
immigrants. The length of contract is two years. Cooperants are
paid a local salary sufficient to cover their cost of living. In addition
to the local salary, CUSO provides a re-settlement allowance and
a monthly allowance. Applicants should contact, Marian White -
CUSO, 81 Prince Street, Charlottetown, PEI, C1A 4R3,
Ph. 902 892-2610, email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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SAVE THE CHILDREN CANADA WANTS A
TRAINING ADVISOR - DISASTER PREVENTION
AND MANAGEMENT IN ETHIOPIA
Save the Children-Canada (SCC) is a child-focused international
development and aid agency working both overseas and in Canada to
improve the quality of children's environment and lives. SCC currently
operates programs in 10 countries. Funded by the Canadian
International Development Agency (CIDA), a four-year second
phase of the Ethiopia (Environmental) Disaster Mitigation Project was
launched in April 1998. One of the main project components
includes policy familiarization; early warning systems; and employment
generation schemes, supported through a comprehensive package of
training and technical backstopping, action research, pilot projects and
material inputs. The Training Advisor will be posted in Addis Abbaba.
She or he will be responsible for overall management and
implementation of the training component of the project including
training needs assessment; design and testing of training modules,
guidelines and materials; performance measurement
and evaluation of training programs; training of trainers; and
development of training work plans, budgets and reports.
The duration of post is two years (with possibility of one year
renewal. The salary range is CDN $50,000 to 55,000.
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RECYCLING WASTE INTERNSHIP, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA
The Solid Waste Manager of the Public Works Department
of the City of Hayward, California wishes to employ a person
to undertake a waste recycling internship with the department.
The weekly workload will be 40 hours. The total duration of the
appointment will not exceed 1,000 hours. Pay rate is US$12 per hour.
The ideal candidate will possess education and/or work experience in
the solid waste management and recycling field, experience with event
planning and promotion, customer service support, excellent writing
and oral communication skills, and a working knowledge of Microsoft
Word and Excel computer applications. If you are interested in a position
that will provide you with marketable experience, call ph. (510)583-4705
to request an application. Mail or fax your completed application, a letter
of interest, a two-page writing sample, and your resum� by 5 p.m., Monday,
February 8, 1999, to the Solid Waste Manager, Public Works Department
City of Hayward, 777 "B" Street, Hayward, CA 94541-5007, fax
(510) 583-3610. You may obtain a copy of the City's application form from
the City's Police Department website,
<http://www.haywardpd.org/>http://www.haywardpd.org/
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OREGON ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT WANTS TOXICOLOGIST
The Oregon Department of the Environment has an immediate
opening in Portland, Oregon for a Toxicologist. This position
serves as the risk assessor/toxicologist for the agency on the
environmental hazards of toxic substances, with special
emphasis on human health and ecological risk assessments.
This position also serves as risk assessor on cleanup project
technical teams directing /reviewing RI/FS work, and may also
manage projects. Work with other agencies, toxicologists and
risk assessors to develop/review risk assessment and to provide
toxicological guidance is required. Announcement # LE981677.
Contact DEQ Human Resources at ph. (503) 229- 5785, or visit
the website,
http://<http://www.deq.state.or.us/>www.deq.state.or.us/msd/jobs.htm for
complete
announcement and application materials. Closing date is January 27,
1999.
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DUKE UNIVERSITY SEEKS PROFESSOR ON
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment
wishes to hire an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) of
Environmental Policy. The candidate would join 6 other
social scientists within a program that offers a undergraduate
major, a professional degree (Master of Environmental
Management), and the doctorate. The appointment would
begin in Fall Please direct queries to the Search Committee
c/o [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please 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.
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TENNESSEE WANTS ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH INTERNS
The National Center for Environmental Decision-making
Research (NCEDR) and the Southern Appalachian Man
and the Biosphere Foundation (SAMAB) in Tennessee are
sponsoring a ten-week summer student internship program
to run from June 7 through August 13, 1999. The program
is open to advanced undergraduate and graduate students in
public policy and administration, environmental science,
planning, natural resource management, business, decision
research, and related fields. NCEDR/SAMAB will place
selected students with environmental decision makers around
the Southern Appalachian region. Interns will develop
individualized projects with their host organization around
one or more environmental-decision issues, observing and
studying the decision-making process and its context. The
interns will gather periodically for seminars on environmental
research and decision making, rotating so that each mentor/host
organization leads one presentation reflecting their perspective
on decision making. Interns will be paid a stipend and be provided
a work place, work experience, and mentoring by the organization
in which they are placed. They will be responsible for their own
housing and board. (NCEDR/SAMAB and the host organizations
will assist in locating appropriate housing, which may include
university housing.) Applicants should send a short resume,
one-page statement of career interests and goals, and a copy of
undergraduate and graduate transcripts by March 1 to Ms. Sherry
Estep at the address below. We will match the interests of the intern
and the host organization as closely as possible, and expect to notify
those interns selected by March 31. contact Ms. Sherry Estep or Dr.
Robert Turner. National Center for Environmental Decision-making
Research (NCEDR) Southern Appalachian Man and the Biosphere
(SAMAB) 314 Conference Center Building, Knoxville, Tennessee
37996-4138, Ph. 423-974- 3939, fax 423- 974-4609 email
[EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Websites http://<http://www.ncedr.org%20or%20http:/>www.ncedr.org or
http://sunsite.utk.edu/samab
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SEEKING (1) ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SERVICES AND
(2) WEBSITE DEVELOPER FOR UNEP/GRID, NORWAY
UNEP/GRID based in Arendal, Norway, is seeking to hire two
environmental information positions. One is the Head of
Information Services Unit (Webmaster) and the other is an
Environmental Web Developer. UNEP/GRID is one of
sixteen environment information centers within the UN Environment
Programme (UNEP). GRID-Arendal has a professional staff
of 25, half of which is recruited internationally. The working
language is English. Responsibilities include maintenance of the
UNEP/GRID-Arendal database for Web- accessible environmental
information; the establishment of a UNEP/GRID-Arendal "Web- Shop"
for Internet sale/dissemination of UNEP publications (paper) as
well as digital information (reports, maps and graphics) Preparation
of Web products, hosting of Web homepages and Web development
training for GRID-Arendal clients which include UNEP, other UN
agencies, governments and environmental NGOs. Deadline for
application is January 20, 1999. Send letter and c.v. to GRID-Arendal,
P.O. Box 1602 Myrene, N-4801 Arendal, in an envelope marked "SOE",
or e-mailed to e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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AGRICULTURE LAND USE SCIENTIST NEEDED
IN CALI, COLOMBIA
The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) in Cali,
Colombia wishes to appoint a Senior Scientist to lead its project
in Environmental Sustainability and Agricultural Land Use
Dynamics. The project conducts research on sustainable land use
and environmental management in Latin America. Responsibilities
include supervision and leadership of a multi disciplinary group of
scientists, including the CIAT GIS facility. The scientist will work
closely with other CIAT projects to support the development of
options for improved land use management, and capacity building
in national programs (NARS) through institutional partnerships and
training, including supervision of Ph.D and M.Sc. candidates.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. and experience related
to agriculture, environmental studies or land use. Good English
speaking and writing skills are required. Spanish is desirable but
not required. The appointment will be as Project Manager, based in
Cali, Colombia. Initial two-year contract, with potential for continuation
for appointee who can successfully lead, shape and direct this innovative
research project. Insurance, company car, relocation expenses and
other benefits are part of the contract.
Please send letter of application including c.v., and names, fax / e-mail
and addresses of three referees to International Staff Office, CIAT, A.A.
67-13, Cali, Colombia; tel. (57-2) 445-0000, fax (57-2) 445-0073;
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Internet http//www.ciat.cgiar.org.
Attn. Mrs. Fabiola Amariles
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SIERRA CLUB SEEKS URBAN CAMPAIGNER IN
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Sierra Club, Washington, D.C. wishes to hire for one year (with a
possible one year extension) a Conservation Organizer to work with
Sierra Club volunteers, staff, and coalition partners on continuing
Metro D.C. �Challenge to Sprawl campaign�. The person will plan,
organize, and implement public and media education and mobilization
efforts in various locations throughout metropolitan Washington.
The successful candidate should have current basic knowledge of
regional suburban sprawl & urban revitalization issues, contacts
with environmental groups/potential coalition partners, 2 to 3 years
experience working with volunteers to implement grassroots campaigns,
demonstrated skills in writing and producing newsletters, proficient
computer skills, ability to travel up to 60% of the time. Salary is
US $2,233/mo + benefits. Cover letter & resume should be sent to
Sierra Club, 69 Franklin St, 2nd fl, Annapolis, Maryland by January 4,
1999. Phone (202) 667- 5445, Fax (202) 667- 4491
Email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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QUALIFICATION LIST OF CONSULTANTS ON CLEANER
PRODUCTION IN CHINA BEING DEVELOPED FOR THE ASIAN
DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB)
A list of qualified experts on cleaner production in China
will be prepared for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Programme.
Requirements include that the company (or person) is an experienced
consultant in the field of environmental protection in industrial
production. The person should have an engineering degree (best
industrial processing) with at least 10 years of experience; and have
experience related to heavy industries; experience in technical
environmental protection (Water, Air, Energy); experience with
environmental audits or quality management; and have fluency in
English. Send your CV (including date of birth and citizenship) to
INTEGRATION energy & environment, Attn Dr. Ulrich Frings,
Managing Director, Muehlenweg 6, D-91367 Weissenohe, Germany
Tel +49 9192 6346, Fax +49 9192 1260, E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Website http://<http://www.integration.org/>www.integration.org/INT-ee
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WETLANDS INT�L. IN THE NETHERLANDS WANTS AN
OPERATIONS & FINANCE MANAGER
The International Co-ordination Unit of Wetlands International
is seeking an Operations & Finance Manager, to be based in its
headquarters in Wageningen, the Netherlands. Wetlands International,
is the leading global non-profit organisation concerned with the
conservation of wetlands and wetland species. It comprises a
global network of governmental and non-governmental experts
and activities are undertaken in more than 120 countries world-wide.
The Operations & Finance Manager will be the primary administrative
manager for the ICU. She/he will have matrix responsibility
for co-ordination of the relevant functions across the regional
organisations and is based in the International Headquarters. The
successful candidate should have a minimum of 5 years accounting
experience (including experience with Double-entry book-keeping)
and preferably additional experience as a financial manager, and
preferably minimum 2 years experience in a large commercial or
government organisation.
The position will be available as of March 1, 1999. Deadline
for application is January 22, 1999. Send application to
Nicolette Petri, International Coordination Unit, Postbus
471, 6700 AL Wageningen, The Netherlands.
Fax+31 317 47 8850
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UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH WANTS
RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN FISHERIES ECONOMICS
The Centre for the Economics and Management of Aquatic
Resources (CEMARE), Department of Economics, University
of Portsmouth, U.K., wishes to appoint a Research Assistant/
Associate in fishery economics. It is a fixed-term contract to
31 December 2000. The starting salary is �11,004 - �14,941,
depending upon qualifications and experience. Deadline for
application is January 22, 1999. The person would work on an
EC-funded project investigating the foreign ownership of fishing
vessels within the European Community. The project will seek
to assess the extent of foreign ownership ("quota- hopping") in
national fleets, identify the formal and informal barriers that may
discourage foreign ownership and quantify the economic
impacts at national and regional levels. This research is being undertaken
in partnership with institutions in France and Spain. The university is
seeking a good graduate in economics or a related discipline,
preferably with appropriate postgraduate research experience. A
knowledge of European fisheries and the Common Fisheries Policy
would be an advantage, as would an ability to speak Spanish.
Informal enquiries about the post may be made to the Project
Leader, Aaron Hatcher, on ph. 01705 844230 or at e-mail
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Further details and application forms from the Personnel Office,
University of Portsmouth, University House, Winston Churchill
Avenue, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, Tel +44 1705 844230
Fax +44 1705 844037, e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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UNEP/GRID IN NORWAY WANTS A STATE OF
THE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME OFFICER
UNEP/GRID, in Arendal, Norway wishes to hire a Programme
Officer, State of the Environment (SOE) Reporting for Eastern
Europe. The officer will support the SOE activities and to related
operations in CEE/NIS preparation and management of projects
preparation and supervision of consultancy contracts. The
candidate will have an advanced university degree (M.Sc./M.A.)
in Environmental Studies, or a related field 3 years experience
with SOE information, reporting and indicators (national and
international levels desirable); 3 years experience in project
management experience with information dissemination via
the Internet, and work experience within the CEE/NIS region.
Fluency in English and Russian, and one more European/CEE
language is desirable. Deadline for application is January 20,
1999. Applications and CVs should be sent to GRID-Arendal,
P.O. Box 1602 Myrene, N-4801 Arendal, Norway, in an envelope
marked "SOE". Contact Mrs. Karen Folgen, Personnel manager,
UNEP/GRID - Arendal, Phone+ 47 370 35 710, e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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U.S. NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OFFERING
EPA RESEARCH GRANTS FOR ENVIRO ECONOMICS
The U.S. National Research Council is accepting applications
from U.S. citizens for research associateship awards at the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Risk
Management Research Lab, Cincinnati, Ohio in the field of
Engineering and Economics for Full Cost Analysis for
Environmental Projects. The U.S. EPA�s Office of Research
and Development has recently undergone a major
reorganization in which a greater emphasis has been placed
on in-house research. The Systems Analysis Branch of the
Sustainability Technology Division (STD), National Risk
Management Research Laboratory-Cincinnati, is developing
a in- house research program based in the area of cost- effectiveness
analysis that can be more directly supportive of the Agency�s
benefit- cost analyses in the weighing of regulatory options.
While the laboratory has principally an engineering focus, it
wishes to strengthen its capabilities in the combined field of
economic/engineering analysis as related to pollution prevention.
The ideal candidate for this Research Associateship is a person
with a background in chemical, environmental and cost engineering,
and with advanced training in standard economics. The candidate
should possess a good understanding of microeconomics, benefit-
cost analysis and social costing (shadow prices), quantitative
techniques and be capable of providing guidance to other
laboratory personnel on the calculation of costs for engineering
systems when market prices are incorrect, as well as on other
pertinent economic techniques. A good familiarity with the field
of environmental economics is a definite plus. The annual stipend
is US $35,000. Obtain applications forms from the National Research
Council by calling phone (202) 334- 2760, fax (202) 334- 2759,
or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website at
<http://www.rap.nas.edu/>http://www.rap.nas.edu/.
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WWF NEEDS MADAGASCAR OFFICER IN SWITZERLAND
WWF is seeking PROGAMME OFFICER for its Africa/
Madagascar Programme Based in Gland, Switzerland. The
Programme Officer will provide technical support for the
development, funding and implementation of the conservation
programmes in Africa and Madagascar. This includes developing
new conservation initiatives, active participation in strategic
planning, and monitoring programme development and
implementation. The successful candidate will have at least a
masters degree in natural resources management or a biological
science; a minimum of 5 years postqualification experience of
conservation issues in Africa and Madagascar; a good understanding
of species conservation, protected areas management and community
based natural resource management; and a sound experience of strategic
planning, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Fluency in English and French is required. African Nationals are
encouraged to apply. The deadline for application is January 31, 1999.
Interested candidates should send a covering letter with their CV to
the Human Resources Department at WWF International, Avenue du
Mont Blanc, 1196 Gland, Switzerland email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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WWF SEEKS A FRESH WATER PROGRAMME OFFICER
WWF is seeking a Campaigner for the WWF European Freshwater
Programme in Copenhagen, Denmark. The programme involves a
concerted action to address the freshwater crisis in Europe,
the former Soviet Union and the Middle East is vital and urgent.
Demand for water is rising, over half Europe�s wetlands have been
lost, and pollution threatens the functioning of ecological systems and
human health. WWF is developing a core team, based in WWF Denmark,
to coordinate WWF actions on freshwater and wetlands across the region.
Effective communications and the development of new, strategic
partnerships in Europe will be essential to all aspects of the European
Freshwater Programme. The postholder will have responsibility for
developing and implementing a Communications Strategy for this
Programme. This work will include development and management of
major European water campaigns; development and promotion of
business partnerships, relevant to water use and freshwater ecosystems.
Development and management of a WWF Web Site for the European
Freshwater Programme. Skills required include experience of developing
and delivering a wide range of communication activities preferably in a
number of European Countries. Journalistic/press experience. Excellent
communication skills in English and Danish. Send your c.v. and letter
of application to the European Freshwater Officer, c/o WWF Denmark.
For a job description please contact Bodil Petersen at, WWFDenmark,
Ryesgade 3F, 2200 Kobenhavn N, Tel. +45 3536 3635,
Fax. +45 3539 2062 email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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FAO WANTS A SENIOR WATER POLICY OFFICER
IN ROME, ITALY
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Water Resources,
Development and Management Service, Land and Water Development
Division, wishes to hire a Senior Officer, Water Policy at its
headquarters in Rome, Italy. Application No. Is 189-AGL. Deadline
for application is March 1, 1999. The person will have responsibility
for planning, organizing, coordinating, and supervising the work in
water policy and international river basin management. The successful
candidate will have an advanced university degree in Water Resource
Planning or an advanced university degree in Geography, Law or
Economics supplemented by specialized courses in natural resources
economies, water development or water law. He or she should have
ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in water
development and water policy. The person should have working knowledge
(level C) of English, French or Spanish and a limited knowledge (level B)
of one of the other two languages. The salary range is US$ 74,336 to US
$87,628 (without dependents), or from US$ 80,051 to US$ 95,104
(with dependents). Send complete two copies of Personal History
Form or send detailed Curriculum Vitae if form not available to the
Central Recruitment, Personnel Division, FAO, Viale delle Terme
di Caracalla, 00100 Rome, Italy.
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