Short Term International Volunteer Advisor Opportunities
Albania

Since 1990, CDC Development Solutions (CDS) has worked to link small and medium-sized enterprises in emerging economies with US companies and organizations through volunteer consulting assignments.

Currently, CDS seeks business experts with a minimum of ten (10) years experience for 3-4 week volunteer assignments in the follow areas:

1. Productivity experts in garments and footwear production for operations management (i.e. line balancing, inventory and total quality control, etc.)
2. HR specialists in reviewing and developing HR policies and procedures, remuneration incentive schemes in manufacturing companies, employee recruitment and retention improvements in basic manufacturing companies.
3. Experts in developing sales and marketing tool kits for garment and footwear companies to increase sales.
4. Food processing experts with expertise in marketing, production and sales.
5. Experts in hotel management, tourism, and sales.

Ideally, volunteers will be experts in the above areas. Knowledge of the European textile and apparel industry is a plus as well as language skills in Italian.

The World Green Building Council and York University have partnered to create the International Green Building Internship Program for eligible undergraduate and graduate level students registered at Ontario Universities and Colleges. This Internship Program presents a truly unique career opportunity for students who are looking to gain hands-on skills and experience in the field of green building.

Internship placements are three months in length and begin in May 2010. There are 15 placement opportunities available for qualified students this year in the following countries: Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Jordan, New Zealand, Romania, Spain, and Vietnam. Internship responsibilities vary depending on the needs of the host organization and may include assisting with educational programs, rating tool development, membership management, research, logistical support for events and workshops, administrative support, etc.

Students who are accepted into the program will receive a $3000 stipend and will also be eligible to receive a mobilization award to help offset air travel costs.

Led by Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA), the M2P Program is an Ontario bridge training program that opens the door to employment opportunities for 40 internationally trained environmental professionals. Application Dates: Monday, August 31 to Monday, October 5, 2009. Find out more at www.trca.on.ca/m2p or download the overview.

IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY
Full-time 3 month internship position with Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, Richmond Hill, Ontario

Research Analyst, Internship:
Reporting to both senior analysts and the Director of Research, interns analyze the policies public corporations have in place to reduce the risk of infringing international social, environmental, and governance standards. Analysis is also conducted to assess corporations’ track records in these areas. Using a wide-range of tools, the analyst will analyze corporations drawn from a broad global investment universe under the guidance of senior analysts using Innovest’s proprietary methodology. The analyst will prepare company profiles and assist with a variety of consulting projects, as needed.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please send your resume to Nick Brown, at nbrown@innovestgroup.com.

About Innovest:

Innovest Strategic Value Advisors is an international investment research and advisory firm specializing in the analysis of ‘non-traditional’ drivers of risk and shareholder value.

Full job description here

The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, on behalf of the Ontario Invasive Plant Council (OIPC ) is currently searching for a hard working motivated individual to lead the coordination of the activities of the OIPC. This position will require knowledge and understanding of invasive plant species’ biology, impacts, prevention, control and management. Candidates will require excellent organizational, communications and interpersonal skills to work with a wide range of individuals from government, First Nations, non-governmental organizations, industry, and academic institutions. The coordinator will work with the public, volunteers and community groups to educate and engage their participation and involvement in outreach, monitoring, control and prevention activities. The coordinator will be responsible for providing support to the OIPC including coordinating executive and committee meetings as well as the annual general meeting. The coordinator will also be responsible for managing projects from start to finish, budget management, developing funding proposals, project implementation, and final reporting.

The Ontario Invasive Plant Council (OIPC) is a coalition of non-governmental organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, First Nations, and industry working together to address the threat of invasive plants in Ontario.

For more information on the OIPC please visit; http://www.stewardshipcentre.on.ca/stewardshipCanada/home/si.asp?s=scnON&l=en&dc=5114

Dawn Bazely