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Oldman Watershed Council is Hiring

Posted March 9, 2012 by LSC

The Oldman Watershed Council (OWC) is a not-for-profit organization that is working in partnership with communities and residents to improve the Oldman River Watershed.

The OWC is currently looking to hire a Program Coordinator for a one year, term position (maternity leave).

The Program Coordinator participates in communication, volunteer organization, environmental education, project management and community liaison functions for the OWC. The Program Coordinator also works directly with OWC volunteers to oversee and provide support to a wide variety of projects.

The application deadline is March 25, 2012. Resumes can be emailed to shannon@oldmanbasin.org.

For more information visit the Oldman Watershed Council website or phone Shannon at 403–382-4239.

Alberta Ecotrust Now Accepting Letters of Intent

Posted January 16, 2012 by LSC

Is your non-profit or charity working on an environmental project on the themes of air, climate, energy, water or wilderness conservation? Would $30,000 help you towards achieving your project goals?

Apply today to Alberta Ecotrust Foundation’s Major Project grant program! Click here for more info.

Alberta Ecotrust supports grassroots organizations working on meaningful projects that seek to improve Alberta’s environment. Applying organizations must be based in Alberta. See our website for addition eligibility requirements. We fund operational costs!

Alberta Ecotrust offers the following grants:

Major Grants
Receive funding up to $30,000 for projects that will lead to meaningful change. These grants are for projects or programs with a broad scope or work towards long-term change. Visit our website for all the guidelines and forms. Deadline to submit a Letter of Intent to apply is February 15, 2012. Only successful applicants for our Letter of Intent process will be invited to submit full proposals.

Community Grants
Smaller, grassroots, community-based environmental projects are encouraged to apply for up to $7500 through our Community Grants program. The deadline to submit a Community Grant is April 17, 2012. Visit our website for more information, the guidelines and forms.

Did you Know?
We also provide applicants with a half-hour of coaching FOR FREE on developing your proposal or project. However, to receive the coaching you must contact us prior to February 10 if you plan to submit a Letter of Intent. Please contact us prior to April 10 for Community Grant coaching.

We're Hiring!

Posted October 11, 2011 by LSC

Office Administrator

Land Stewardship Centre (LSC) has a challenging and rewarding part-time opportunity for a detail oriented and well-organized individual as the organization’s Office Administrator.
LSC is an independent, not-for-profit organization that brings people and organizations together to work on common priorities for achieving sustainability on the landscape.

LSC helps people and organizations become better stewards by improving their understanding of healthy ecosystems, supporting community stewardship initiatives and strengthening policies that affect resource and land use.

Located in Edmonton, the Office Administrator will be responsible for:

Processing incoming and outgoing correspondence, general mail and courier requirements;
Assisting with bookkeeping and accounting including invoicing, coding and processing accounts receivable and payable;
Making weekly bank deposits;
Assisting in maintaining financial records consistent with organizational policy and procedures;
Maintaining project and general filing system, and electronic databases;
Tracking office supply inventory and placing supply orders;
Providing logistical support for workshops, conference calls and meetings, including making reservations and travel arrangements for staff;
Providing support for Board of Directors meetings;
Coordinating office maintenance contracts;
Other related duties as required.

LSC is looking for a motivated, professional individual who has:

Strong organizational and efficiency skills;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, Simply Accounting and excellent computer skills;
Familiar with basic finance and administration;
Well-developed organizational and time management skills;
Ability to multitask and meet changing deadlines;
Must be self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision.

The position is part-time (up to 20 hours per week, Monday – Friday). LSC supports and encourages flexible schedules and time management in all its positions. Expected start date is November 21, 2011.

Previous experience is preferred. Those interested in being considered for this position should send a covering letter, resume and salary expectations to:

Land Stewardship Centre
17503 – 45 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6M 2N3
Email: info@landstewardship.org
No phone inquiries please.

LSC welcomes diversity and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The deadline for applications is October 31, 2011.

Have your Say on Advice for Southern Alberta Regional Plan

Posted May 10, 2011 by LSC

The Government of Alberta has posted an online workbook available at www.landuse.alberta.ca for you to share your feedback on the South Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council’s (RAC’s) advice on developing a regional plan for southern Alberta. We encourage you to participate in phase 2 of the regional planning process. The workbook will be available until December 19, 2011 at 4:30 p.m.

Please keep in mind as you fill out the workbook that you’re commenting on the RAC‘s advice, not a government document. This is an important building block in the development of the regional plan – your input during all three phases of the consultation process and the RAC‘s advice will influence the development of the final plan.

But this isn’t the only way you can share your thoughts – stakeholder sessions will be held this fall in the South Saskatchewan Region so you can speak directly with government staff. Once the dates are set, we’ll let you know via email, advertisements and through our website when the sessions will be held.

We hope to see you there, and in the meantime, please have your say and fill out the workbook.

For more information contact:

Dave Bartesko
Senior Consultation Manager
Land Use Secretariat
Phone: 780–422-4871

20th Annual Emeral Awards Call for Nominations

Posted February 17, 2011 by LSC

The Emerald Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Albertans committed to
protecting, preserving, enhancing and sustaining our environment.

The Alberta Emerald Foundation is thrilled to be hosting the 20th Annual Emerald Awards in June 2011. Nominations for the 20th Annual Emerald Awards are now open! Again this year, there are ten categories:

Individual Commitment
Government Institution
Youth
Education: School or Classroom
Education: Non-Formal
Business
Community Group
Nonprofit Association
Emerald Challenge – Alberta’s Oilsands
Emerald Certified Shared Footprints Award

Nominate yourself or someone you know and be a part of the 20th Annual Emerald Awards. Nominations close at 4 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2011.

The 20th annual Emerald Awards will take place on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in Edmonton.

For more information or to nominate your Environmental Idol, please visit our website

2010 Rs of Excellence Awards Call for Nominations

Posted July 12, 2010 by LSC

The RCA is seeking nominations for its 2010 Rs of Excellence Awards.

If you know a person, program or organization that has made an outstanding contribution towards waste reduction, please let us know.

Application is simple! Submit a brief description of the nominee’s achievements and why you think they deserve an award. Considered criteria include:

Environmental impacts (i.e. quantified reductions in waste)
Innovation and progressiveness
Leadership
History and track record
Overall environmental commitment

Please include contact information for the nominee as well as yourself. Also, please include two letters of support with your nomination.

You can use the electronic submission form or fax your nomination to 1–403-843–4156.

2010 Applications will be accepted until Friday, August 13, 2010. Awards will be presented at the RCA’s Waste Reduction Conference Building Tomorrow, October 13–15, 2010.

Senate Finance Commitee Protects the Environment

Posted July 12, 2010 by LSC

MEDIA ADVISORY

Edmonton, AB, 9 July 2010 – In the past few months, the Environmental Law Centre (ELC) has been actively involved in campaigning against amendments that could render the environmental assessment process ineffectual, needlessly exposing the environment, the Canadian public, and future generations to unknown and potentially irreversible risks by providing the Minister of Environment with discretion to reduce the scope of activities for which an assessment is conducted.

On July 8th, the Senate Finance Committee voted to delete amendments related to environmental assessments from the government’s budget bill. The Environmental Law Centre (ELC) is pleased with the Senate Finance Committee’s decision.

“The Senate Finance Committee members have taken a stand for due process.” says Laura Bowman, Staff Counsel with the ELC. “Now any proposed amendments can be subject to consultation through the House review later this year: a more open and accessible process.”

The amended budget will be subject to a further vote by the full Senate on Monday. “We hope that the Senate will respect the Finance Committee’s decision” says Laura Bowman, “Restoring the amendments would undermine the full review and put environmental groups at a serious disadvantage in seeking environmental protection for Canadians.”

Contact: Adam Driedzic, Staff Counsel, Environmental Law Centre, 1–800-661–4238 or adriedzic@elc.ab.ca.

Environmental Law Centre