Help Wanted / Le Babillard de l’assistance recherchée

Please see the job posting attached. The deadline is August 28, 2011.

Please see the job posting attached below. The deadline is August 28, 2011.

The Master of Management in Co-operatives and Credit Unions (MMCCU) at Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS is recruiting a program manager.

This is a full-time position, based in Halifax. The job requires considerable travel in Canada, the US, Europe and other destinations. The initial appointment will be from 3-5 years and renewable based on performance of the incumbent.

Bilingual ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Administrative Assistant will play a key role in helping ensure effective records management and program accountability, while assisting in the education and capacity building components of the program. This position is also key in supporting the administrative systems of program.

 JOB POSTING

CDI PROGRAM OFFICER POSITION

POSITION- BASED IN OTTAWA

Credit union auditors: do you want to make a real difference this summer?
 
WHERE: Freetown, Sierra Leone, Africa
WHEN: Anticipated start date: July 12, 2011, two - three weeks
APPLICATION PROCESS:  Please send a letter of interest and copy of your resume to Sarah Feldberg, Volunteer Coordinator at sarah.feldberg@coopscanada.coop by June 29, 2011.
 
*This is a voluntary assignment. All related costs including domestic and international airfare, ground transport, visa, travel insurance, out of country accommodation, and a meal/incidental allowance will be covered by CCA.  For more information contact Volunteer Co-ordinator, Sarah Feldberg.

La Siembra, creator of the Camino brand of fair trade and organic food products, is currently looking for an experienced sales analyst to join its Sales and Distribution Team. Reporting to the Sales and Distribution Manager, the Sales Analyst works as the beating heart of the team. Key to the Sales Analyst’s success is the ability to effectively respond to information needs of the members of the Sales and Distribution team as well as the ability to pro-actively create information that accelerates growth of Camino products in existing and new markets, distribution channels and product categories. Deadline June 22, 2011.

WHERE: AFRICA (Ghana, Uganda, Malawi)
WHEN: Two years, 3 weeks each year, end of January early February 2012 & 2013
CONTRIBUTION: $2,000 each year, to the Co-operative Development Foundation (CDF), raised or donated before departure
APPLICATION PROCESS:  Visit our website for an application.  Deadline: May 27, 2011  
 
*This is a voluntary assignment. Domestic and international airfare, ground transport, visa, travel insurance, out of country accommodation, and a meal/incidental allowance will be covered by CCA.  For more information contact Volunteer Co-ordinator, Sarah.Feldberg@coopscanada.coop.  

The Canadian Co-operative Association is pleased to announce the beginning of recruitment for the 2011 International Youth Internship Program (IYIP). This is an excellent opportunity for new and recent graduates aged 19 to 30 who are interested in working overseas. This internship program is part of the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy, facilitated by CIDA's Youth Zone. Each intern receives a stipend to cover travel and living expenses for the six-month overseas placement. For more information on CCA's International Youth Internship Program, please visit our website http://www.coopscanada.coop/en/orphan/2011-2012-CCA-Internships for the specific positions available.

Opportunity – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Peace Energy – A Renewable Energy Cooperative (PEC) is an incorporated, for‐profit organization promoting the adoption and development of renewable energy resources in the BC and Alberta Peace Region. PEC is a development and investment cooperative.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will provide executive leadership to the board and membership of the cooperative, working in a fast growing and exciting industry within a challenging and interesting environment.

TITLE: PROGRAM OFFICER, MEMBER SERVICES and IYC 2012

SALARY: $45, 303- $47, 968 with full benefits package

TERM: 18-20 month full-time contract, until December 2012.

THE AGENCY FOR CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING

With its head office in Ottawa, the Agency for Co-operative Housing administers the operating agreements between Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and more than 500 housing co-operatives. Other offices are in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.

Student Opportunity - Short term Research Contract

Junior Researcher - Co-operative and Credit Union Database
The Canadian Co-operative Association is seeking a self-motivated junior researcher to update its database of "top 100" credit unions and "top 100" co-operatives in Canada. The successful applicant will be expected to work from home and can be located anywhere in Canada.

CCA is recruiting credit union professionals to volunteer for our
Credit Union Management Coaching Program. 
 
WHERE: MONGOLIA
WHEN: (approx) August 4 - 24, 2011
FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION: $2000
APPLICATION PROCESS:  Visit our website for an application.  Deadline: Feb 18, 2011.   
 
*This is a voluntary assignment. Domestic and international airfare, ground transport, visa, travel insurance, out of country accommodation, and a meal/incidental allowance will be covered by CCA.  For more information contact Volunteer Co-ordinator, Sarah.Feldberg@coopscanada.coop.  

CO-ORDINATOR, TECHNICAL SERVICES – OTTAWA

Full Time

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Services, the Co-ordinator, Technical Services provides technical and administrative support for all aspects of the Agency’s property inspections, rental market reports, building condition assessments and other technical reports. He/she helps the Manager implement and monitor workouts for co-operative in difficulty.

Reporting to the Manager, Operations, Ontario/ PEI Regional Service Centre, the Relationship Manager monitors the compliance of co-op housing clients with their operating agreements, while developing a productive working relationship with each one. He/she reviews the risk rating assigned to co-ops in order to help them to improve their results. When requested, he/she implements approved intervention protocols and monitors compliance with workout conditions. The relationship manager is a self-starter who works well both individually and with a team.

The successful candidate has

THE AGENCY FOR CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING

With its head office in Ottawa, the Agency for Co-operative Housing administers the operating agreements between Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and more than 500 housing co-operatives. Other offices are in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.
 

The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada is seeking to fill the part-time (28 hours/week) position of Program Manager, Education Services, during a maternity leave. The term will be effective March 1, 2011 to February 29, 2012.

Job Posting
UCS Co-op CEO

FINDING COOPERATIVE SOLUTIONS

Imagine. Imagine being a bridge between communities. Being an independent voice representing a sector. Being the link between hundreds of stakeholders and increasing their buying power. Being the leader for a roster of incredible consultants. Be this and so much more as the United Community Services Co-­-op's next...

The Rural and Co-operatives Secretariat of the Government of Canada is pleased to announce today the very first call for proposals under the Research and Knowledge Development (RKD) component of the Co-operative Development Initiative (CDI). RKD is the third and smallest component of the CDI  program, with a funding envelope of $ 800 000 (until March 31, 2013). It is managed by Rural and Co-operatives Secretariat.
 
The objective of RKD is to encourage research and dissemination projects that will advance the understanding of co-operatives’ contributions to addressing challenges in the following three program priority areas:
 
·                    Local community economic development
·                    Changing community demographics
·                    Low-carbon communities
 
Eligible recipients are co-operatives, not-for-profit organizations, universities and colleges, as well as individual researchers and co-operative developers who are working in collaboration with an established co-op sector or research entity.
 
The deadline for project submissions is December 20, 2010. 
 
Attached you will find the official call for proposals, the application form and program guide. We are also including a project evaluation form that will be used by the Rural and Co-operatives Secretariat to assess applications. 
 
We appreciate your assistance in ensuring that this information is brought to the attention of co-op researchers across Canada.
 
For more information, please contact:
 
Jean-Nicolas Roy
Program Officer
Rural and Co-operatives Secretariat
Phone: (613) 773-2898, E-mail:  jean-nicolas.roy@agr.gc.ca

The Data Commons Cooperative Project (http://dcp.usworker.coop) is the beneficiary of a $37,313 USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant, which is funding this coordinator position. The grant was obtained on behalf of the Data Commons by the Cooperative Development Institute (www.cdi.coop), a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in western Mass.

The Canadian Association for Studies in Co-operation (CASC) and theAssociation for Nonprofit and Social Economy Studies (ANSER) have issued their calls for papers to be presented at their conferences in June.

WHERE:   Kegalle*, Sri Lanka with frequent travel to Trincomalee, Colombo and Galle
LENGTH:  One (1) year
DEPART:  By December 1, 2010 (negotiable)
APPLICATION PROCESS:  Please send letter of intent and resumé to sarah.feldberg@coopscanada.coop by September 27, 2010.. 
 
This is a voluntary assignment. Domestic and international airfare, ground transport, visa, travel insurance, out of country accommodation, and a monthly meal/incidental allowance will be covered by CCA as per CCA guidelines. 
 
*The main campus is situated in a 50 acre former rubber estate in Paragammana, 4km away from Kegalle.  Kegalle is a town located about 75kms to the east of Colombo and 24km west of Kandy on the Colombo - Kandy main highway with good bus connections to Colombo as well as Kandy. Kegalle is a busy city with all facilities available.  Weekends and holidays will allow the successful candidate to travel and explore the country.

WHERE:   Nepal, stationed in Kathmandu with some local travel
LENGTH:  Six (6) weeks
DEPART:  November 1, 2010**
APPLICATION PROCESS:  Please send letter of intent and resumé to sarah.feldberg@coopscanada.coop by September 10, 2010. 
 
This is posted as a voluntary assignment but is open to professional consultants willing to donate part of their time. CCA covers travel, accommodation and daily expenses.  For a complete list of what CCA will cover, please contact Sarah Feldberg, Volunteer Co-ordinator.
 
**Flexible, looking to depart earliest November 1, 2010 latest January 1, 2011