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Position: Research Assistant
Type: age 30 & under / summer 
Organization: Sustainable Brant/Better Brant

Location: between Brantford & Hamilton on the rail trail 
Housing: option of on-site rental accommodation

Eligibility: Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee, 30 years or younger
Term: 2 months, with possibility for ongoing work

Do you have training in land use planning and protecting natural areas, water and farmland?

Are you interested in research best practices to protect farmland, water and natural areas?

Have you worked on waste reduction issues?

We...

• promote best practices for sustainable land use planning and protection of the local environment with a focus on Brant County,
• Research ecological and sustainability issues (including waste reduction with a focus on food rescue and redistribution, reduction of exposure to toxins (e.g. pesticides, toxic emissions)
• Work to protect farmland, natural heritage and water and prevent sprawl,
• Support inclusive, transparent governance at the municipal, provincial and federal level by fostering community education and engagement, and
• Foster inclusive rural communities with a special focus on migrant farm workers

Job Description:

You would be involved in helping with some of the following issues:

Research into:

• Provincial and municipal land use policies,
• The protection of farmland, natural heritage, built heritage and water,
• Ecologically sustainable land use planning and the prevention of sprawl
• conservation practices for farmers and landowners
• Reducing waste, including repair centres, food rescue and redistribution
• Fostering inclusive rural communities (with a special focus on migrant farm workers)

Networking with:

• environmental experts (e.g. environmental planners, birders, foresters, biologists).

Application Details:

• must be between 18 & 30 years old and legally allowed to work in Canada (a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have been granted refugee status),
• include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and any relevant experience, and
• provide two work references.

We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment and strive to create an inclusive and positive work-environment for all. We encourage applications from folks who are under-represented in rural-Canadian agriculture — Indigenous, Black, and people of colour, LGBTQ2S+, as well as those with disabilities.

• Term: 2 months with possibility of ongoing work
• Start Date: Early May or early July
• Eligibility: Must be between 18 & 30 years old.
• Pay: $22/hour, 35 hours/week
• Schedule: flexible Monday-Friday, occasional evening, or weekend

Assets:

• experience researching and writing,
• land use planning courses (Provincial and municipal land use policies, farmland protection, community engagement, inclusive rural community),
• knowledge of land use issues in Brant,
• WordPress, Canva, Mailchimp, Cakemail, GIS
• driver’s license, and

• Bonus: Spanish and ESL training/experience

Ability to commute or relocate before starting work (required).

To Apply:

Send relevant cover letter & resume to:
info@betterbrant.ca

Questions: Text 226-802-2801

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