Special Program

Name: Youth ECO Internships

Requirements: The Youth Eco Internship Program places people aged 15 to 30 from diverse backgrounds into paid internship opportunities within the non-profit and community services sector in Canada with a focus on the environment, community and women\'s services. These positions, offered in a wide range of organizations, will help young Canadians learn the skills required to gain and sustain future employment within the sector. This project is a collaboration between the YMCA and YWCA Canada, with funding provided by the Government of Canada\'s Economic Action Plan. This program provides opportunities to youth aged 15 to 30 across Canada and is available to non-graduates, high school graduates and post-secondary graduates. The Youth Eco Internship Program values diversity and encourages applicants from aboriginal, visible minority, disabled, immigrant, refugee and Francophone communities. You must be: Between the ages of 15 and 30 Unemployed A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a person to whom refugee protection has been granted under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Legally entitled to work in Canada Legally entitled to work in your province or territory Where applicable, you may also need: A parent or guardian\'s signed consent to participate To complete a police records check Internships are offered in various lengths, ranging from 3 to 12 months.

Terms: This is a temporary, full time job, which requires working days.

Salary: will be reement per hour for a 35 hour week.

Education: The applicant should have completed college or technical training, completed university.

Work Setting: Non-governmental organization

Area of Scientific Specialization: Environmental

Specific Skills: Conduct research

Additional Skills: Perform administrative tasks, Use computer applications

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information: Willing to travel

Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning

Other Information: This position is being offered through YWCA Canada with funding from the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. We encourage applications from youth who face barriers to employment.

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Order Number: 4911217

Post date: 2010-03-12