1.

Calls For Delegates

1. Pest Management Advisory Council  

2.

ACTION ALERTS

1. There are no Action Alerts this week.

3.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. New Recognition Program, Porteurs d’espoirs
2. Canon National Parks Science Scholarship  

4.

RESOURCES

1. New CIELAP Report on Waste Management in Ontario 

5.

CALLS FOR INPUT / COMMENTS / NOMINATIONS / PARTICIPATION

1. Call for Participation: Sierra Youth Coalition Tar Nation Bike Tour 200  

6.

Events

1. Cross-Canada Tour, Journey to the Yukon’s Three Rivers   

7.

Employment

1. National Caucus Coordinator, RCEN
2. Executive Director, RCEN
3. Tar Sand Energy / Climate Campaigner, Greenpeace Canada
4. Program Coordinator, Sustainability Network   

1.

Calls For Delegates

i.

Pest Management Advisory Council

The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) is seeking one (1) delegate to participate to a Pest Management Advisory Council (PMAC). The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) provides the secretariat function for PMAC, a multi-stakeholder group that fosters communication and dialogue among stakeholders and with PMRA, and provides advice directly to the Minister of Health on policies and issues relating to the federal pest management regulatory system. No honorarium is paid to members, however Health Canada will cover the selected delegate’s costs related to travel, accommodations, meals and incidentals, as per Treasury Board Guidelines. The deadline to apply is April 6, 2007 at noon EDST. If you are interested in participating, visit the RCEN website.
For more information, contact Leela Ramachandran, National Caucus Coordinator, telephone: (613) 728-9810 ext. 223.

2.

Action Alerts

i.

There are no Action Alerts this week.

3.

Announcements

i.

New Recognition Program, Porteurs d’espoirs

Jour de la Terre Québec and Cascades have announced the launching of a new  recognition program: Porteurs d’espoir (Hope Bearers). The program seeks to reward people you know, who stand out through their environmental contribution(s). You have until April 20th, 2007 to run the chance to see your Porteur d’espoir honoured for her/his achievements. For further information, visit the Programmes page on Jour de la Terre Québec’s website and complete the nomination form, or contact Jour de la Terre Québec’s team at (514) 728-0116 or 1(800) 424-8758, email: info@jourdelaterre.org.

ii.

Canon National Parks Science Scholarship

A new scholarship program, 2007 Canon National Parks Science Scholarship is currently being offered through a collaboration of Canon, AAAS, and the US National Park Service. The scholarship will award eight US$80,000 scholarships to Ph.D. students throughout the Americas to conduct research that is critical to conserving national parks. Research projects in the biological,  physical, social, and cultural sciences are eligible, as well as projects in technology innovation in support of conservation science. The deadline to submit an application is May 3, 2007. For information and a copy of the Application Guide, visit the Canon Scholars website.

4.

Resources

i.

New CIELAP Report on Waste Management in Ontario

The Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy (CIELAP) has just released a new report Ontario’s Waste Management Challenge – Is Incineration an Option? This paper suggests that any discussion of incineration should only take place for waste that is truly residual, within a waste hierarchy framework that primarily seeks to prevent and reduce the generation of waste, and then seeks to achieve the highest possible rate of diversion. The paper concludes with 11 recommendations for Ontario. The report can be downloaded from the CIELAP website. For more information, contact Carolyn Webb, CIELAP, (416) 923-3529 ext. 26.

ii.

New Report on Boreal Forests of Ontario

Global Forest Watch Canada has just released the latest results from their nation-wide change analysis project. The latest stage identified all major disturbances to the boreal forests of Ontario that were caused by industry in the 1990s and early 2000s. The potential impacts of these disturbances on woodland caribou habitat were also considered in this analysis. The report can be downloaded from the GFWC website. For more information, contact Jeannette Gysbers, GFWC, tel: (780) 422-5989.

5.

Calls for Input / Comments / Nominations / Participation

i.

Call for Participation: Sierra Youth Coalition Tar Nation Bike Tour 200

The Sierra Youth Coalition (SYC) is seeking committed individuals to help organize and participate in their pan-Alberta Tar Sands Bike Tour. The proposed route starts at the US-Alberta border and ends in Fort Mackay and will travel a total distance of over 1000km.  Aside from the expense of acquiring and maintaining a bike and personal gear, the SYC is hoping to keep the trip affordable by securing food donations and accommodation. The trip is tentatively planned for late August to early September. If you are interested in participating in this bike trip, please send an e-mail by Monday, April 2, 2007 (include age, gender, languages spoken, location of residence, profession/field of study, interests and why you want to participate and how you feel you can contribute to the bike trip).

6.

Events

i.

Cross-Canada Tour, Journey to the Yukon’s Three Rivers

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Canada (CPAWS) is organizaing a Cross-Canada tour, Journey to the Yukon’s Three Rivers, a special event featuring stunning landscape and wildlife images, art, and songs inspired by the Yukon’s Three Rivers – the Snake, Wind and Bonnet Plume -- presented on film and in person by guest speaker Juri Peepre of the Yukon. The event will take place between April 11 and May 17 2007, to support the conservation of one of the world’s great wildnerness areas. Individuals attending a local event can enter to win a trip down one of the Three Rivers or a Yukon Adventure.
For more information, visit the CPAWS website or contact Jill Sturdy, CPAWS, (613) 569-7226 ext. 232.

7.

Employment

i.

National Caucus Coordinator, RCEN

The RCEN is currently seeking a National Caucus Coordinator. Part of a team, the National Caucus Coordinator, reporting to the Executive Director, is responsible for facilitating specific national caucuses, implementing and coordinating delegate selections, negotiating and implementing contracts, and ensuring an effective role for RCEN in consultative processes between the federal government and environmental groups. Excellent writing and verbal skills in both English and French are mandatory. The position is unionized and full-time, for a one-year term, and based in Ottawa. The deadline to apply is April 2, 2007.
For more information, visit the RCEN website.

ii.

Executive Director, RCEN

The RCEN is seeking a dynamic and proven executive with seasoned leadership skills to fill the position of: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
If you are passionate about the environment and thrive in a lively and fast-paced workplace, this is an opportunity to champion the cause in Ottawa. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will assist and facilitate RCEN members and Regional Affiliates in achieving their goals both individually and collectively within their own communities, nationally and internationally. The successful candidate will have a proven record as a strategic thinker and manager, and an ability to work cooperatively and lead a dedicated and hardworking team in a small, dynamic organization. S/he will have a solid command of English and French. The deadline to apply is April 9, 2007.
To read the full job description visit the RCEN website.

iii.

Tar Sand Energy / Climate Campaigner, Greenpeace Canada

Greenpeace Canada is seeking an experienced campaigner to fill the position of Tar Sand Energy / Climate Campaigner in Canada. Candidates should have a proven record on developing and implementing successful campaign strategies.  The successful candidate will work on this campaign with colleagues in Toronto and Montreal, and around the world, and must be able to travel, including internationally. The position is based in Edmonton, Alberta. The deadline to apply is April 13, 2007.
For more information, visit the Greenpeace Canada website.

iv.

Program Coordinator, Sustainability Network

The Sustainability Network is seeking a Program Coordinator. The Coordinator, reporting to the Executive Director, will: Help shape, coordinate and administer events and capacity building programs; Help raise funds by writing fundraising proposals; Maintain and update the website and manage the e-newsletter and listservs; Office administration; and other duties as assigned. Exemplary written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are mandatory. The position pays $37 000 per annum plus basic benefits. The workplace environment is busy, informal and friendly. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2007.
For more information, visit the Sustainability Network website.