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Title:

Youth - Wildlife and Plant Survey Technician

Agreement Number:

999367

Agreement Value:

$30,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 9, 2023 - Sep 15, 2023

Description:

This project will involve the firm hiring a recent graduate with a science degree in biology to be involved in several of SEM’s initiatives, including assisting with progression of work on American eel, boreal felt lichen, and little brown bat surveys. The goal of this internship is to train a young biologist in the techniques required to work with these sensitive species, within the guidelines established by provincial and federal authorities. Each of these initiatives involves the learning of specialized procedures 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-Q4-999367

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