Position: Coastal Centre Intern
Organization: Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation
Location: Goderich, Ontario
Website: www.lakehuron.ca
Employment duration: 8 weeks
Salary: $4200.00 (over 8 weeks – 35 hrs / wk)
Application deadline: June 8, 2014
The Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation’s (LHCCC) mission is to provide leadership and
expertise, in collaboration with partners, to achieve a healthy Lake Huron coastal ecosystem. The
Coastal Centre is an organization dedicated to the conservation of Lake Huron’s natural shoreline
environment by preserving, protecting, restoring and improving the natural resources and environment
of Lake Huron. Our work is centered on research, education, and community outreach.
About the job:
This job is supported by Canada Summer Jobs and Ontario Trillium Foundation
About the project:
Coast Watchers is an initiative designed to engage members of the shoreline community to take an
active part in both observing and helping to improve the quality of our nearshore waters through
individual actions. Coast Watchers are trained to observe the coast, record shoreline conditions, and
track beach litter. Coast Watchers also take regular photographs that are used to create time-lapse
videos that demonstrate minute changes over time. With Coast Watchers collecting information
methodically and consistently along the lakeshore, it will be possible to track conditions and trends.
Job description:
This is an independent project with assistance available from Coastal Centre staff. The Intern will be
responsible for implementing a variety of related objectives that seek to improve program efficiency.
Specifics:
Investigate and present available options for improving data submission protocols
Develop an improved approach to accept daily Coast Watcher photographs
Deliver educational webinars using pre-made presentations
Design improved methods for monitoring anomalies such as algae blooms and mortality events
Specific threats to beach-dune habitats will be provided and the Intern will develop volunteer
protocols designed to monitor these threats; professional contacts will be made available as
required.
Other duties as assigned
Eligibility Requirements:
Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
Have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to
school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been
conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act3; and,
Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation
and regulations.
Necessary Experience / Skills:
Working towards a university degree in environmental studies, geography or related field;
Excellent interpersonal skills; candidate will be interacting with members of the public and
environmental professionals
Experience preparing clear written instructions and well-defined field data sheets
Ability to interpret existing program design and identify opportunities for improvements
Ability to work alone, following health and safety protocols
Ability to prepare a detailed work plan and stay on schedule with minimum supervision
Ability to work at a high level of professionalism and communicate with supervisors
Ontario Driver’s License with access to a vehicle
Assets:
Knowledge of coastal ecosystem processes, coastal conservation
Website development, database design
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume by email to:
Karen Alexander
Outreach and Education Coordinator
Karen.alexander@lakehuron.on.ca
We appreciate all applications but will only be contacting those we select for an interview.