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CARP is seeking an energetic and creative innovator with entrepreneurial flair to take on the role of Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the organization under the direction of a volunteer Board of Directors. The specific duties include:
  • Overall management of all of CARP programs and activities;
  • Providing scientific and technical support of all of CARP programs and activities;
  • Providing direct oversight of the financial operations of the organization;
  • Responsibility for project and proposal development, implementation and management;
  • Identifying and exploiting new opportunities consistent with the organization’s mandate;
  • Relationship building with government, partners, funders, members and key stakeholders;
  • Promoting the organization to a wide diversity of audiences, and;
  • Responding to inquiries from local, regional and national media.
Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have
  • undergraduate or graduate degree in environmental studies, life sciences, resource management or related fields;
  • five years experience in managing and leading diverse group of staff and volunteers in a not-for-profit environment, including working with a volunteer Board of Directors;
  • a demonstrated commitment to environmental issues supplemented with a good understanding community environmental management;
  • proven experience in financial management, ideally in a not-for profit, social enterprise;
  • a successful track record of identifying, developing and cultivating diverse funding sources to achieve the strategic goals.
  • demonstrated capacity to creatively use their skills in solving complex problems;
  • superlative skills in clearing communicating complex information to a wide variety of specialized and lay audiences through all mediums;
  • exceptional communications and media skills;
  • experience in dealing with a wide variety of public and private sector agencies, and;
  • a working knowledge of a wide variety of computer-based scientific and management tools.
Compensation and Time requirements

This is a full time, permanent salaried position based at CARP’s offices in Annapolis Royal. Salary to be commensurate with experience, likely in the $40,000 to $50,000 range. Frequent travel local and regional travel is required, as well as, occasional national and international travel. The ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends is required.

Interested candidates should forward a resumé with four references by September 7, 2010 to:

Clean Annapolis River Project,
PO Box 395, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
carp@annapolisriver.ca

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Ecological Restoration Technician
Position(s) available - Upon receipt of funding approval.

Clean Annapolis River Project (CARP) is an award-winning not-for-profit watershed group, with a mission to restore and protect the ecological health of the Annapolis River watershed through science, leadership and community engagement. During the 2010 field season, CARP hopes to undertake a range of habitat restoration and ecological monitoring programs. These will include: assessing barriers to the movement of migratory fish along watercourses, water quality monitoring in the Annapolis River and estuary, as well as conducting surveys for species at risk.

Anticipated Duties
  • Undertake monitoring of physical, chemical and biological water quality in the Annapolis watershed.
  • Participate in both terrestrial and aquatic ecological monitoring activities, including field collection, data management, analysis of results and report writing.
  • Design and implementation of riparian restoration activities.
  • Support community groups and volunteers in the delivery of ecological monitoring programs.
  • Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve the above.
  • Other duties as required by the supervisor.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Post-secondary training in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Forestry or related fields.
  • Familiarity with water quality and ecological monitoring techniques.
  • Familiarity with aquatic and riparian habitat restoration techniques.
  • Experience in the handling and processing of water and biological samples.
  • Willingness and ability to undertake fieldwork, in sometimes wet, cold, physically demanding and uncomfortable conditions.
  • Good oral and written communications skills.
  • Strong numerical skills.
  • A valid drivers license and access to a vehicle.
To apply, please forward a cover letter and resume, including references to the Executive Director, Clean Annapolis River Project, as soon as possible at carp@annapolisriver.ca. Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Over the past 20 years, Clean Annapolis River Project has provided many young scientists and technicians with valuable experience that has allowed them to achieve their career goals.

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