[van-announce] Fw: CCPA job posting: BC Resource Policy Analyst

[Paul Browning]

FW: CCPA job posting: BC Resource Policy Analyst
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From: Brandy Zimmerman 
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Subject: FW: CCPA job posting: BC Resource Policy Analyst


Please forward widely.

From: Seth Klein <seth at bcpolicyalternatives.org>

Hello CCPA-BC Members and Friends,

A new CCPA-BC job posting follows below. Please feel free to circulate to anyone you think might make a good fit.

Thanks,
Seth
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Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - BC Office 

New JOB POSTING 
(May13, 2004. Please post and circulate.)

Resource & Environmental Policy Analyst 

The Vancouver office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives -- one of the country's leading progressive research institutes -- is seeking to hire a researcher to staff its Resource Economics Desk.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday, June 2, 2004, 4:00 pm.
Starting date: Summer 2004
Duration: This is a 1-year term position, with strong potential to become a permanent position (pending successful fundraising). It can be 0.8 or full-time, depending on the wishes of the successful candidate. 
Salary Range: $45,000 - $60,000 FTE (5-year grid, starting salary will depend on experience.). The CCPA is a unionized workplace and provides a generous benefits package. 

Position Summary:

The Resource Policy Analyst undertakes a range of short- and long-term research projects related to BC's various resource sectors. These projects address how to increase value-added investment in the province, how to enhance social and environmental sustainability, and how to reconcile the "jobs vs. environment" debate.  The position requires a strong background in both resource and economic policy generally, and in the political-economy of BC specifically. Duties consist of a combination of research and writing, policy analysis, fundraising & grant writing, and media/public speaking work.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

The position requires a strong background in both economics and resource policy (forestry, energy & mining, fisheries), and demonstrated research experience. The successful candidate must have a strong graduate level academic background in a relevant field of study, and a solid understanding of labour, environmental and First Nations issues. Other skills include:

·     Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking experience, and the ability to write for both popular and academic audiences. Experience giving media interviews is an asset;

·     Successful fundraising and grant-writing experience; 

·     Strong computer skills, including experience with statistical and spreadsheet software;

·     A demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, in an environment that is frequently pressured.

Experience working with a progressive non-profit organization is an asset. The successful candidate should share a commitment to social justice and the CCPA's Statement of Purpose.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include:

·     Researching and writing policy briefs, research papers, and studies;

·     Writing articles and opinion pieces for newspapers, the CCPA Monitor, and other publications;

·     Monitoring and analyzing provincial public policy with respect to resource and environmental policy (forestry, mining,, fisheries, agriculture, energy and water);

·     Developing research proposals and writing grants (the position will have to raise most of its own funds from various foundation, NGO, and government sources);

·     Providing information and comment to media (including frequent press, radio and TV interviews);

·     Giving public presentations.

We are looking for a dedicated individual eager to work with a dynamic and successful research institute. The person hired for the position should feel comfortable in a small office environment. 

The Centre is committed to employment equity, and welcomes applications from women, racial minorities, and other traditionally under-represented groups.

To Apply:

Send a cover letter and resume with references and telephone numbers, no later than 4:00 PM, Wednesday, June 2, to:

Seth Klein, Director
CCPA-BC
1400-207 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
Fax: (604) 801-5122
PLEASE DO NOT SEND RESUMES BY EMAIL (and no phone calls please)
 
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

About the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives:

The CCPA is an independent, non-partisan research institute committed to social and economic justice. Supported by its more than 10,000 members, the CCPA has a national office in Ottawa and provincial offices in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia.

The BC Office was established in 1997. It has become a much-needed source of analysis and commentary on key provincial issues, as well as a contributor to the organization's national research work. 

The CCPA produces studies, reports, briefs, commentary and other publications on a wide range of issues such as:  BC's economy, taxes and public services, health care policy, public and post-secondary education, resource and environmental policy, poverty and welfare issues, privatization, deregulation, globalization and trade, and more.

For more information about the CCPA, visit our webpage at www.policyalternatives.ca

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Seth Klein                    
Director, BC Office
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
seth at bcpolicyalternatives.org        
tel. (604) 801-5121            1400 - 207 West Hastings St.
fax. (604) 801-5122            Vancouver, BC  V6B 1H7
CCPA webpage: http://www.policyalternatives.ca

The CCPA is a non-partisan, non-profit research institute dedicated to
producing and promoting progressive economic and social policy research 
of importance to Canadians and British Columbians. 
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