Friday 29 April 2022

SFU - Science Rendezvous and International Astronomy Day

 



Science Rendezvous and International Astronomy Day

Friday May 6 & Saturday May 7, 2022 (see event listing for breakdown)

Attend Science Rendezvous and celebrate International Astronomy Day with SFU Science for an exciting and fun online science experience! Our day’s line-up includes:

1 )student spaceflight experiments that are going up to ISS

2) astronomy presentations

3) a magic chemistry show

4) a special Meet an SFU Scientist talk with an astrostatistician and  live streamed, front-row, remote access to our on-campus telescope

We will also offer in-person tours of the Trottier Observatory on our Burnaby campus (weather-permitting).

Explore all Science Rendezvous events and register here to receive Zoom invites:

https://www.sfu.ca/science/community/science-rendezvous-2022.html



Monday 25 April 2022

Volunteer Opportunites: SKILLS CANADA Nationals

 



 


Volunteers Wanted

2022 Skills Canada National Competition

Vancouver Convention Center

May 26 - 27, Vancouver, BC

 

Become a volunteer at the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC), the only national, multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in the country! Volunteers, through their generous donation of support and expertise, play a key role in making the Skills Canada National Competition a success!

To view the various volunteer opportunities for SCNC2022,
please CLICK HERE.

Once registered, a link will be sent to your email allowing you to view volunteer job descriptions and time slots.

Additional Information:

 

We recommend that volunteers register individually.

If someone is registering on behalf of a volunteer, you must complete their volunteer registration by entering their unique user name, password, and first and last name.

You may enter your own email address in the “Email” field in order to receive the confirmation emails. Once you receive their confirmation email, you will be directed to choose their shifts.

It becomes your responsibility to send to the volunteer the confirmation of the shifts that was booked for them.

Email volunteers@skillscanada.com

 www.skillscompetencescanada.com


 


Friday 22 April 2022

Paid Employment: Green Teams Canada

 



We are looking for:

Two Community Environmental Leaders for the Greater Victoria Green Team (GVGT); and

Two Community Environmental Leaders for the Lower Mainland Green Team (LMGT)

Locations: Greater Victoria and Lower Mainland (Work virtually from home and a variety of settings)

Term: Full-time starting between May 23-June 14 (start date & hrs in May-June may be set up to work around your availability; however, from July 4th it will be full-time) and ending Sept 3, 2022 and then part-time (approx. 16 hrs a week) until April 2, 2023

Compensation: $18/hour 

Deadline to apply: Friday, May 6 2022, 12pm. 

We are seeking four youth, aged 15-30, who are passionate about environment and community to co-lead the award-winning Greater Victoria Green Team (GVGT) and Lower Mainland Green Team (LMGT) and support the growth of Green Teams of Canada!

All candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements. They must be: 

  • Between the ages of 15-30 by the beginning of employment;
  • A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment; 
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada;
  • Available and willing to work weekends;
  • Willing to show COVID-19 Vaccination proof;
  • Willing to undergo a Criminal Record Check;
  • Able to lift tents, tools, tables, bags of supplies etc.

How to apply: 

Stage 1:

If you are applying for a position with the GVGT, in Greater Victoria, please fill out this form: Eligibility requirement questions (<–CLICK)

If you are applying for a position with the LMGT, in the Lower Mainland, please fill out this form: Eligibility Requirement questions (<–CLICK)

Please use the same address you use to email your cover letter and resume from

Forward a resume and one page cover letter in a single pdf file and name it: “your First Name, your Last Name” by May 6, 2022 at 12pm Pacific Standard Time via email to Amanda@GreenTeamsCanada.ca

In your cover letter do let us know what interests you most about this position, how you think it will benefit you and how you’ll help take GTC to the next level.

Stage 2: 

Candidates who will move onto the interview stage will be selected and emailed May 6-8th. Please have 3 references ready to forward to us if requested.  We expect interviews to take place virtually and/or in person between May 9-20th, with the successful applicants starting between May 23rd 2022 and June 14th 2022. 

We kindly ask that applications be sent by email only and that you do not phone. 

Only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted. 

For more info, please visit: https://www.greenteamscanada.ca

Work Experience/Volunteer Hours: CODE NINJAS Summer Camp Sensei with Potential Paid Positions - North Vancouver

 

Interested?  
Come to Room 203 before May 31, 2022

Camp schedule: 
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(604) 398-8237

General Information & Camp Details

Coding Camps For Kids in - North Vancouver (North Vancouver) | Code Ninjas




 CAMP  IGNITE

 YOUTH FIREFIGHTER MENTORSHIP
 PROGRAM FOR GRADE 11 & 12 GIRLS


AUGUST 4-7, 2022

This year we are planning a 3 night and 3 day event with overnight including afternoon arrival on August 4th, followed by three full days of firefighting activities at assorted locations in the lower mainland, ending on August 7th.

*subject to change based on Public Health directives


Camp Ignite participants will take part in:


• Basic Fundamentals of Fire Suppression
• Personal Safety Equipment
• Basics of Fire Ground Practices and Terminology
• Apparatus and Equipment Training
• CPR and Fire Extinguisher Training
• Fitness and Nutrition Classes


Information: 

https://campignite.com/


Application: Microsoft Word - ED789F469B86D61465CAE5F58B62F136.docx (wsimg.com)


To be considered for participation please complete  the Camp Ignite Aspiring Firefighter Application Form and email into info@campignite.com by June 1st, 2022.




Thursday 14 April 2022

TWO DAY HIGH SCHOOL CADET FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY FOR GRADE 11 AND 12 STUDENTS - MAY 7TH AND 8TH

                                                                           

                            

 Welcome Parents & Students,

 The District of North Vancouver Fire Rescue service in partnership with the District firefighters Charitable society, will be putting on a two day Cadet firefighter experience academy.

 Junior firefighter programs give young people the chance to learn about local fire, rescue, and emergency medical services response organizations in a safe, controlled, educational, and fun way while providing departments with an excellent recruitment mechanism. Reaching out to people when they are young has long-range effects, and encouraging youth to take part in the emergency services is extremely beneficial to local communities and departments. Benefits of junior firefighter programs include:

     Allowing youth to gain insight and interest in becoming long-term members of the emergency services

     Increasing awareness among youth about volunteering and supporting the fire and emergency services

     Leadership development for North Vancouver’s youth, who are tomorrow's leaders.

This program has been endorsed by the District of North Vancouver Municipality as well as the School District 44. It will be provided to the students at no cost and for all levels of skills and abilities.

All students attending must buy Kids Plus Accident Insurance (Value Pack), this can be facilitated through your guidance counsellor.

 A typical day will look like the following -

 Day 1

8AM                - Introduction, course outline, rules & expectations, outcomes.

8:30AM          - Assign groups, group naming. Gear fitting, donning & doffing, SCBA use.

9:30AM          - Walk through of skills & abilities. Team building exercises.

10:30AM        - Refreshment break

10:45AM        - First Aid course

12:00PM        - Visit halls for lunch

1:00PM          - Small groups for building search, ropes, hose management

3:00PM          - First Aid course

4:00PM          - Debrief, clean up

If interested come to Room 203 by April 22