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Job title: Peel Environmental Youth Alliance Facilitator
Company: Ecosource
Job description: , GTA, Ontario. Due to COVID-19, this program will run virtually with some in-person activities in accordance with public health recommendations.
Eligibility: 31 or younger
Details: Full-time, 35 hours per week (September 1st 2021-August 31st 2022)
*This position is supported by the ECO Canada Science Horizons Internship Program. Candidates must be under the age of 31 and meet all ECO Canada requirements to be eligible. For more information on this program please visit: . The successful candidate must also be able to start on September 1st, 2021.
Who we are:
The Peel Environmental Youth Alliance (PEYA) is a network of action-oriented students in Peel concerned about environmental issues and determined to make a positive change. PEYA is a project of Ecosource, an innovative environmental organization that empowers the community to become more environmentally responsible through creative public education. Ecosource specializes in hands-on programming that aims to increase environmental sustainability in Peel Region and beyond.
The position:
Ecosource is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and organized individual to facilitate the PEYA project, which involves supporting the student Executive Committee of PEYA to develop and maintain a youth-directed environmental network in Peel Region. The network offers peer support and participates in action campaigns in collaboration with community partners with a focus on addressing local impacts of climate change. This position is grounded in principles of youth empowerment and applies an anti-oppression framework to youth-led environmental action. Due to COVID-19, this program will run virtually with some in-person activities in accordance with public health recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate virtually with community partners and youth members to organize climate change-focused workshops and events for youth in the Region of Peel.
- Liaise online with PEYA’s community partners on program development and delivery.
- Support the PEYA Executive Committee in building environmental knowledge base and leadership skills.
- Develop and deliver evaluative tools and techniques to measure program impact on climate change education and adaptation.
- Facilitate regular communication with PEYA’s membership through the e-newsletter, social media streams and the PEYA website.
- Facilitate outreach events, networking meetings and educational workshops delivered by PEYA, both virtually and in-person in accordance with public health recommendations.
- Facilitate large-scale events (either in-person or through an online platform), such as the EcoBuzz Conference and the Amazing Green Race to provide opportunities for youth to become climate change and environmental leaders in their school communities.
- Deliver and facilitate PEYA Executive and member training virtually.
- Act as a representative of PEYA and Ecosource to media and at community meetings.
- Assist with other Ecosource programs as required and represent the core values of Ecosource.
Qualifications
- Due to funding requirements, the successful candidate MUST be under the age of 31 and meet all eligibility criteria for ECO Canada’s Science Horizons Internship Program. The candidate must also be able to start on September 1st, 2021.
- Post-secondary education in environmental studies, education, science, technology, engineering, math or related field or equivalent work, volunteer and/or lived experience.
- Experience and enthusiasm in working with youth aged 13-24 to support positive environmental change.
- Strong knowledge of local environmental issues in the Region of Peel.
- Strong belief in creating social and environmental change through community education.
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and anti-oppression principles and an understanding of environmental justice and its connection to sustainability.
- Experience with in-school, student-led environmental actions; knowledge of best practices in youth engagement and demonstrated ability to facilitate effective youth-adult partnerships and support youth-initiated environmental action.
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, and computer skills including all MS Office software applications and proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.
- Excellent networking and public speaking skills.
- Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube) and website maintenance.
- Familiarity with the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel is considered an asset, as is experience working with other diverse communities and the non-profit sector.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for transportation.
Application Information
This is a one-year, full-time (35 hours per week) contract position starting September 1st 2021 and ending August 31st 2022. Frequent evening and weekend work will be required. Annual salary is $40,000 and a comprehensive benefits package is offered. A Police Record Check will be required upon hiring.
Deadline for application is August 15, 2021 at 11:59pm.
Ecosource offers a great team-oriented work environment with excellent opportunities for skills expansion. In alignment with our organizational value of inclusivity, it is our aim to have a staff team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We provide equal opportunity in employment and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S persons, and others. We value and welcome applicants to outline any relevant community involvement and/or lived experiences in their applications.
To Apply:
If you are interested, please send a personalized cover letter outlining how you heard about the position, what you can bring to the position and why you would like to support youth-led environmental education and action in Peel. Please send your cover letter (maximum 1 page) and resume (maximum 2 pages) via e-mail to with PEYA Facilitator in the subject line.
If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
Documents must be formatted in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Please note that resumes without a cover letter or generic cover letters and resumes will not be reviewed.
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We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Expected salary: $40000 per year
Location: Mississauga, ON
Job date: Sun, 08 Aug 2021 01:22:47 GMT
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