NAV Canada offers summer employment for students

1. Do I qualify for the NAV CANADA’s Summer Student Employment Program?

To qualify for a Summer Student job with NAV CANADA you must:

• be 16 years of age or older;
• be currently enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary education institution on a full-time basis, and returning to school in the Fall; and
• be able to validate the above criteria by providing original documentation, as requested, during an interview.

MUST APPLY BY FEB 28

http://www.navcanada.ca/NavCanada.asp?Language=en&Content=ContentDefinitionFiles\AboutUs\SummerStudent\FAQ\default.xml

http://www.navcanada.ca

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Posted by Ms. Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca

Spring Break Youth Restoration Team
Connecting People with Nature http://stanleyparkecology.ca/volunteer/spring-break-youth-restoration-team/

The Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) is offering an exciting opportunity for 8 to 10 secondary school students to gain volunteer experience and work to restore important habitats in Stanley Park.

Time Commitment: March 18th-21st (Monday to Thursday) for 5 hours (10am – 3pm) each day.

Duties Volunteers will work as a team over the duration of the week to:

 Remove targeted invasive species from selected areas
 Restore and enhance degraded habitats by planting native vegetation and placing coarse woody debris
 Help to maintain and develop the native plant nursery by weeding and planting cuttings
 Talk with the public about ecology and invasive species in Stanley Park as needed
 Support fellow team members by maintaining a positive attitude and showing dedication while accomplishing tasks

Training will be provided on:

 Identification of native and invasive plant species and proper planting techniques

 Safe and effective techniques for removing invasive species
 General outdoor safety practices

Benefits:

 Gain volunteer experience in environmental conservation while working outdoors

 Learn about west coast ecology, local conservation and restoration issues
 Make a difference to conservation and restoration of habitats in Stanley Park
 Gain volunteer hours while developing team building and leadership skills
 A letter of reference is available upon completion of the project

Requirements:

 18 years old or younger

 Effective communication skills
 Willingness to be active outdoors, in all weather conditions
 Reliable, punctual and able to commit to participating for the
duration of the week March 18th-21st, from 10am-3pm each day
 Interested in nature, wildlife, and environmental conservation
 Enthusiastic about contributing to habitat restoration
Application Procedure                             

Application closing date: March 1, 2013 Please contact Julie Sabau (Volunteer Coordinator) to let us know you are interested in this opportunity.
Email: vols@stanleyparkecology.ca OR
Phone: 604-681-7099

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Posted by Ms. Neeru Parmar, nparmar@nvsd44.bc.ca