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Title:

Youth - Development of an Environmental Communications Specialist

Agreement Number:

1000327

Agreement Value:

$120,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 5, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023

Description:

In this project, the firm’s goal to hire a Bachelor of Science (Ecology and Conservation Biology Co-op with a minor in Geography) graduate to become involved in several of SEM’s Species at Risk (SAR) initiatives, as the firm’s Environmental Communications Specialist. The intent is to educate the graduate in the techniques required to create documents related to Species at Risk, to understand and contribute to the Species at Risks programs, and to communicate the results of such work with these sensitive species through reports, social media, etc. Species at Risk programs are a significant component of SEM’s business and SEM will benefit from a bolstered capacity in these skills.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.

Location:

St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1B 4N2

Reference Number:

172-2022-2023-Q4-1000327

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

865823041

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

SEM

Recipient's Legal Name:

Sikumiut Environmental Management Limited

Federal Riding Name:

St. John's East

Federal Riding Number:

10006

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

541620