Program Opportunities

Fall 2017 International Service Learning Placements

Looking for a way to get some experience and learn how to apply your knowledge beyond the classroom? The International Service Learning program has course-based and co-curricular experiences which can help you do just that!

See more information, check out all of the programs and apply at www.orice.ubc.ca

Fall Placements (Sept-Dec 2017, three month placement)

Community-Level Environmental Impact Assessment: Costa Rica Open to all UBC students from any faculty with an interest in environmental conservation and restoration. Suggested disciplines include, but are not limited to; economics, geography, environmental science, and sociology.

Students will be partnered with Quelonios del Caribe, an environmentally focused community based organization located in the community of Pacuare. Students will be working with local farmers in the area to assess current land use, as well as collect information from farmers and community members on environmental impact concerns. Further project areas will involve designing a strategic plan to implement environmentally conscious farming practices in Pacuare. The aim of this internship is to provide assistance to Quelonios del Caribe while learning about environmental conservation, social change, and community development in Costa Rica.

Sea Turtle Conservation: Costa Rica Open to all UBC students with an interest in environmental conservation and restoration. Suggested disciplines include, but are not limited to; Biology, Environmental Science, Land and Food Systems, and Forestry.

Our community partner is Quelonios del Caribe, a local NGO located in the community of Pacuare, on a sandy coastline which has a unique set of agriculture conditions. UBC students will assist with the basic technical training of volunteers with Quelonios, specifically in sea turtle conservation. Further tasks include, but are not limited to; beach surveillance of turtle nests and nest data collection, aiding in the relocation of nests, reparation of defenses, changing sand, and caring for hatchlings. The aim of this internship is to provide assistance to Quelonios del Caribe while learning about environmental conservation, social change, and community development in Costa Rica.

Clean Community Water Systems- Analysis and Implementation: Costa Rica  Open to all UBC students. A background in engineering, environmental or health sciences encouraged.

Our community partner is Quelonios del Caribe, a local NGO located in the community of Pacuare, on a sandy coastline which has a unique set of agriculture conditions. UBC students on this placement will do an assessment of the community water system in Pacuare, concentrating on the location of water, the system of purification, as well as the availability of access. Further tasks include, but are not limited to; designing a plan to implement healthier drinking water collection systems, as well as designing a plan to improve wastewater management.

Applications processed in the order received until program is full.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

Email: ubc.isl@ubc.ca with any questions.

Employment Opportunities

Professor, RIME Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) , Montréal QC

RIME UQAT-Polytechnique presently has a position available for a professor.  They are seeking either a young promising or experienced researcher.  It is not mandatory that the candidate be bilingual at first, but must be willing to invest efforts in the first two years to become operational in the French language.

For further information and how to apply, please contact Bruno Bussière, Directeur Scientifique at Bruno.Bussiere@uqat.ca