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Description

The Carrot River Valley Watershed Association (CRVWA) is currently accepting applications for a four month paid internship opportunity for an Agri-Environmental Intern at our office in Melfort, Sk. To qualify for this position, applicants must:
- Be 30 years old or younger and unemployed or underemployed;
- Have graduated from a university, college or CEGEP;
- Not have participated in any other Youth Employment Strategy Programs (specifically Career Focus); and
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
The Agri-Environmental Intern will work with CRVWA staff, board members, member municipalities, agricultural producers and GIS software to identify target areas within the Carrot River Watershed where the implementation of selected Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) by agricultural producers can create environmental benefits to the overall watershed, as well as the producers' operation.  The Agri-Environmental Intern will also develop communication and education materials, including newsletter articles, workshops, brochures, and flyers.  The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, awareness of agri-environmental issues, and familiarity with GIS software and mapping.
This position is four months, beginning on September 1, 2016 and ending on December 31, 2016.  This opportunity has been made possible by a grant from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative.  The Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative is a part of the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy (YES), to incent employment opportunities and attract youth to green jobs within the agriculture and agri-food sector.