OPPORTUNITY: Part-time Secretariat for the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program – Marine Plan

Hi Canadian APECSers,

Here is a great part time job opportunity passed for someone to get involved in the Canadian CBMP program.

On behalf of the CBMP team,
Jenn

Requirement:  Secretariat Support for Canada's Participation in the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP) – Marine Plan

 

Background

Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector (EOSS), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) leads Canada's participation in the Arctic Council's Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP) – Marine Plan.  DFO has led Canada's involvement in the CBMP-Marine Plan since 2008 when plan development first started.  It was completed, approved by Arctic Council Senior Arctic Officials, and endorsed by Arctic Council Ministers in 2011.  Implementation has been underway for about 1.5 years.

 

DFO-EOSS currently co-chairs the CBMP-Marine Steering Group (together with Greenland), participates in several related CBMP-Marine Expert Networks, and leads a National Network of Canadian experts in biodiversity.  

 

 

Requirement

DFO-EOSS urgently requires secretariat support for its involvement in these groups (development of agendas, correspondence, managing documents, meeting notes, developing drafts of materials and presentations, etc.).  This position may also require digitization of legacy data. 

 

The position would start April 1^st, 2013, or as soon thereafter as practicable, and end March 31^st, 2014.  The position would be part-time, approximately two days per week, depending on salary level.  Preferably, the scientist would be work onsite, but this is not essential.

 

The work demands the services of a scientist with the appropriate background, education, and experience with Arctic marine biodiversity both within Canada and at a circumpolar level.  This person should have experience working with scientists and northerners involved with Arctic marine biodiversity domestically and internationally.  Strong synthesis and writing skills are required. The individual should also be very familiar with existing Arctic marine biodiversity programs, projects and datasets in Canada and/or abroad.  It would be an advantage if the scientist also had database development and digitization experience.

 

 

For further information and to submit your cv, please contact:

Dr. Jill Watkins, Senior Scientific Advisor

Oceanography and Climate Branch

Ecosystems and Oceans Science

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

200 Kent Street, room 12S022

Ottawa, ON  K1A 0E6

Email:  Jill.Watkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Phone:  (613) 991-1313

 

Deadline:  Monday, March 18^th, 2013

 

Martha T. Muse Prize for Science and Policy in Antarctica

Hi Everyone,

Do you work in the Antarctic?  Or know someone who has been doing great work in the region?

If so please consider nominating them for the Marth T Muse Award!

The "Martha T. Muse Prize for Science and Policy in Antarctica" is a US$
100,000 unrestricted award presented to an individual in the fields of Antarctic
science or policy who has demonstrated potential for sustained and significant
contributions that will enhance the understanding and/or preservation of
Antarctica. The Prize is inspired by Martha T. Muse's passion for Antarctica
and is intended to be a legacy of the International Polar Year 2007-2008.

On behalf of SCAR,
Jenn

APECS Canada members attending the ASSW meeting

Hi everyone,

As the ASSW in Poland approaches we are trying to organize some events
(including some with the CPC) and would like to know who from APECS
Canada will be there.

http://www.assw2013.us.edu.pl/

Will you be attending ASSW this year?  Let us know so we can make sure
that you are included in special events!

Jennifer

Western Canadian Arctic Abstract Deadline is March 1

Hi everyone,

APECS Canada is going to organize an Western Canadian Arctic webinar in April 19 2013. We are still looking for participants to present an online presentation of 10-15 minutes + questions. If interested, please send  a short description (250 words) to chavarie@ualberta.ca before March 1 2013. 

cheers

Louise Chavarie

Eastern Canadian Arctic Abstract Deadline is March 1

Hi everyone,

APECS Canada is going to organize an Eastern Canadian Arctic webinar in April 5 2013. We are still looking for participants to present an online presentation of 10-15 minutes + questions. If interested, please send  a short description (250 words) to chavarie@ualberta.ca before March 1 2013. 

cheers

Louise Chavarie

WCS Canada Job posting

Arctic Program Research Associate

Job Description:  Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Canada is seeking one (1) dynamic, early-career scientist to join a team of wildlife conservation practitioners pursuing the objectives of a long-term Arctic conservation program. This is a full-time position of 2.5 years with potential to extend and with an anticipated starting date of 1 July, 2013 (negotiable).

For more information:
http://www.wcscanada.org/AboutUs/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx

Western Arctic research online poster-call for abstracts

Hi everyone,

APECS Canada is going to organize a Western  Canadian Arctic webinar in April 19 2013. We are looking for participants to present an online poster of 10-15 minutes + questions. If interested, -please send  a short description of research/poster (250 words) to chavarie@ualberta.ca. 

cheers

Louise