University of Wollongong Medical School

 Lyndal Parker-Newlyn, Associate Professor of Medical Education, Academic Leader, Admissions and Selection Head for the Graduate School of Medicine at University of Wollongong, will be holding interviews in Vancouver and is also happy to meet with interested students.  Students can make an appointment to meet with Lyndal by contacting Sarah Nightengale at AustraLearn at studyabroad@australearncanada.org or by phoning toll-free 1 888 637 4412.

The appointment schedule for both locations is as follows:
Toronto

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen Street West, Toronto
Phone: (416) 361 1000
Meet in Lobby

Appointments available on an hourly basis.

Saturday, 19th April                          10am – 5pm
Sunday, 20th April                            
Information Session –
Oxford Room,
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel,
123 Queen Street West
1pm – 2pm

Monday, 21st April                            1pm – 5pm
Wednesday, 23rd April                   10am – 3pm

Vancouver

Metropolitan Hotel
645 Howe Street, Vancouver
Phone: (604) 687-1122
Meet in Lobby

Appointments available on an hourly basis

Saturday, 26th April                          10am – 4pm
Monday, 28th April                            10am – 5pm
Tuesday, 29th April                            10am – 5pm

This is a great opportunity for students who are considering medical school options to meet directly with an Australian medical school. 

Spring/Summer Employment Fair - Great Hall Catering

Great Hall Catering, Somerville House (on campus) is having a job fair Monday, April 7th from 9:00am - 2:00pm in Michael's Garden, room 3320.  They are looking for catering service staff and bartenders.
Visit www.greathallcatering.ca for more information.
See the poster for more information: Download spring_08_copy.jpg

Pacific Island Jobs

We are pleased to inform you of a new jobs and volunteering website – Pacific Island Jobs (PIJ) www.pacificislandjobs.com

Each year, more and more graduates take the plunge and work internationally. Working with people in different social, political and economic systems can have numerous benefits not least the development of independence, adaptability and cultural awareness. Taking the initiative and having the dedication to pursue employment abroad can further add to graduate credentials.

Finding a job in another country is not easy however. PIJ has been established to provide a 'one stop shop' for those wanting to work or volunteer in the Pacific. PIJ provides information on paid and volunteering opportunities for the whole of the Pacific region, from Australia in the west to French Polynesia in the east.  It also provides useful information on each Pacific country, to help job seekers decide which country(s) they would most like to live and work.

Sustainable development is a key objective of PIJ and all vacancies advertised on the site focus on the environment and social change.

E: info@pacificislandjobs.com
W: www.pacificislandjobs.com

Pacific Island Jobs - for the people, for the environment, for the future of the Pacific.

School of Public Health in the University of Alabama Summer Internship

The School of Public Health in the University of Alabama at Birmingham is
offering a summer research internship for students interested in studying
neighborhood poverty and its impact on adolescent behavior. Students who
participate in the internship, which is in its 11th year, will conduct a survey
of adolescents living in public housing and other very low-income neighborhoods
in Mobile and Prichard, Alabama. This longitudinal survey, which has been
administered annually since 1998 and has been funded by the National Institute
for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), the National Institute for Drug
Abuse (NIDA), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), addresses
challenges that young people face as they grow up in impoverished
neighborhoods, including violence, alcohol and drug use, sexual behavior, the
development of self-esteem and a sense of the future, and family dynamics.
Interns will also have an opportunity to participate in other studies involving
the same population.

They are soliciting applications from students who would like to
participate in this unique learning experience.  Interns, who may be
either undergraduate or graduate students, will be required to live
in Mobile between May 19, 2008 and August 1, 2008. The first week,
they will receive rigorous training for the project, including
recruiting research participants, interviewing, and the general
conduct of field research. Following training, they will go out in the
field; their work will involve door-to-door recruitment of survey
participants (to obtain parental permission and informed consent and
to schedule a survey time), documentation of the recruitment efforts,
and data collection (through administration of the survey in both
group and individual settings).  Each student who participates will
receive a stipend ($7.50 per hour) to cover living expenses. We are
happy to work with students desiring course credit, although this
should be arranged through their home universities. International
students must contact the International Student Offices at their own
university and at the University of Alabama at Birmingham to determine
whether they are eligible to participate, and to arrange all of the
paperwork for them to be paid. General work hours are between 9:00 AM
and 6:00 PM, with some limited weekend work required. They will accept
20-30 student interns into the program.

In the past, they have accepted students from a variety of social
science and related disciplines, including Public Health, Psychology,
Sociology, Social Work, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Human
Development, African American Studies, Women's Studies, Education, and
Biology. All interns will have access to the data for academic
purposes. Three students have completed master's theses using these
data, and others are using the data for doctoral dissertations.

Internship applicants should have good communication skills, be
able to work well in a team setting, and be sensitive to issues of
race and poverty. They will help interns find either commercial or
university (dormitory) housing.

Their preference is for students who can spend the entire summer
in Mobile. However, during past years they have accommodated some
students who have not been able to join until June, and they will
conduct a second training session beginning June 4, 2008. Also, they
understand that many students have prior commitments and will have to
be gone for a week or two during the summer; they can accommodate this
as well.

For more information, please contact John Bolland (contact information is
listed below). Interested students should send a note indicating their interest
and a resume (with names of and contact information for three references). The
will begin screening applicants on March 17 2008, although they will continue
accepting applications until all positions are filled (typically at least the
middle of April).

John M. Bolland
Department of Health Behavior
School of Public Health
University of Alabama at Birmingham
RPHB 227
1530 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-0022
(205) 975-7149
bollandj@uab.edu

USArts International Training and Internship Program

USArts International Training and Internship Program places international and United States students and post-graduates with arts and culture-related organizations to complete valuable on-the-job training and internship placements in the United States. USArts sponsors international interns and trainees for the J1 Intern and Trainee visa and monitors both American and international interns and trainees throughout their training placements. We accept applicants from a wide variety of performing and visual arts as well as business management fields.

Visit http://www.usartstraining.org/ for more information!

W. Garfield Weston Artist in Residence Program at the Delta Waterfowl and Wetlands Research Station

What: Paid (approx CAN$ 1500/month) fellowship for a Canadian artist to create art inspired by the natural world. A small budget will also be available to the student to purchase needed art materials.

When: Anytime from late April through mid-August, 2008, depending on the chosen applicant’s schedule. (Applications due March 23, 2008.)

Where: The Delta Waterfowl Research Station on famous Delta Marsh at the southern shore of Lake Manitoba, 100 km west of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Living Situation: The artist will have his/her own cottage at the Station on the shore of Lake Manitoba. The cottage will provide the artist with rustic, safe, and comfortable living conditions. It has a furnished kitchen and bathroom, but no on-site laundry. Depending on weather conditions, the artist may need to put up with occasional outbreaks of bothersome insects outdoors. A bike and a personal vehicle, though not necessary, are assets in getting around the station and into town.

Delta Station, including the artist’s cottage, is located on the vast Delta Marsh complex on the south shore of Lake Manitoba. The artist will have the use of a canoe to paddle these waters, which attract a wide variety of wildlife, especially birds during the spring and fall migrations. The land around the station is characterized by open, flat, farmland, and provides myriad opportunities for landscape painting. Delta Beach and the University of Manitoba Field Station are also nearby.

MORE INFORMATION AT: http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/research/art/application.php

US Commercial Service Internship Opportunity

PROGRAM: International Business
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Consulate General
U.S.Commercial Service
480 University Avenue, Suite 602
Toronto, ON  M5G 1V2
Tel: 416/595-5412 ext. 224 .. Fax: 416/595-5419
Contact: Pixie Irving, Internship Program Manager
Email: pixie.irving@mail.doc.gov

THREE TO SIX MONTHS VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE IN TORONTO,OTTAWA,MONTREAL,VANCOUVER AND CALGARY!
Internships (3 – 6 months):  Open throughout the Year
Application Deadlines: APPLY NOW to take advantage of these opportunities!
Interview Dates: Interviews will be held upon review of applications
Number of Positions Available: Open

Please refer to the following information regarding our Internship Program.
I) SUMMARY
II) BENEFITS OF INTERNSHIP

APPLICATION PACKAGE

I) SUMMARY
The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce offers unique Internship Program opportunities which are open throughout this year at our five offices across Canada (in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Montreal and Vancouver), starting as early as March 3rd through to December 19th, 2008! Internships can be arranged for a minimum of three months to a maximum of six months depending upon availability.
Interns will gain valuable experience in a progressive work environment and quickly become familiar with the dynamic field of international trade. Positions are voluntary (i.e. financial remuneration is not offered). It is a forty hour workweek. To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution at the time of application,
or as recent graduates who are seeking business experience prior to gaining permanent employment. Program is open only to American and Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents/Landed Immigrants in
Canada. Each intern will receive a letter of referral based upon performance at completion of the program.

II) BENEFITS OF INTERNSHIP

Experience professional development
Enhance business communication skills - verbal & written
Develop confidence and progress in a dynamic environment
Utilize market research skills
Increase professional contacts through networking with Canadian and U.S.business representatives
Enhance resume and open doors to future career positions
Gain valuable on-the-job experience
Interns have achieved successful careers with numerous professional organizations

POSITION DESCRIPTION 
Interns receive on-the-job training, working on a variety of projects relating to U.S./Canada trade development: recruiting and promoting U.S. exhibitor companies for trade events; assisting with logistical preparations for U.S. Department of Commerce trade delegations and trade missions being hosted in Canada; scheduling one-on-one appointments with U.S. and Canadian firms; participating in trade outreach webinars and seminars; drafting replies to correspondence on related projects; and conducting market research and preparing reports. Interns’ work assignments shall be in the public interest and, to the maximum extent possible, provide an appropriate and rewarding educational experience.

IV) APPLICATION PACKAGE
Must include a cover letter, resume and writing sample.

1. Cover Letter should include the following elements:
Why you want to be an intern, what you have to offer and what you hope to learn from the internship. Please confirm the cities which appeal to you, i.e.,
Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa,Vancouver,Montreal;
your dates of availability;
and if you require help finding inexpensive lodgings in these cities. 

2. Resume should include the following elements:
Future goals, computer skills, past experience, including academic accomplishments.

3. Writing Sample should include the following elements:
Displays your market research skills and your caliber of writing style. It can be a recent report that you have already written. Short business and market research papers are preferred. Do not submit group work projects.
Please email package and follow-up with:
Pixie Irving, Internship Program Manager: pixie.irving@mail.doc.gov

Kirkley Internship

Michael Kirkley Medical Marketing Summer Internship - 3 months work term during the summer of 2008 (see more info on Career Central job opportunities) Deadline for application-Jan 22/08.

Sheldon Chumir Internship in Ethics in Leadership

Applications are invited from senior students or graduates in programs in any field relevant to ethics in leadership for an Internship with the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership. A completed or nearly completed Master's degree will be an asset. Interns work with the Foundation on research, program development and implementation, publications and community outreach.

 

The Foundation seeks Interns who display a deep understanding of ethics in leadership and public life together with imagination and creativity of thought, demonstrated experience in working with the community, strong organizational skills, superior writing skills and a personal commitment to the Foundation's mission.

 

The stipend for the nine-month period is $34,100 plus an allowance for professional development expenses not to exceed $3,000. In certain circumstances, and by mutual agreement, the Internship period can be extended by up to three months.

For more information and to apply, please visit www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca

Recruitment for the 2008 Summer Parliamentary Guides

Are you Canadian, bilingual and a university student?

If yes, apply to  join our team of Parliamentary Guides who…

• Welcome visitors to the Centre Block and answer their questions;
• Interpret Canada's political history and legislative process, the art and architecture of the Parliament buildings, the Peace Tower, the Memorial Chamber and much more;
• Adapt the content of the tour to the needs of groups, which may include international visitors, dignitaries or school children.

As a Parliamentary Guide, you can hone your speaking abilities, perfect your official second language and form special friendships with people from coast to coast!

APPLICATION DATE: FRIDAY JANUARY 11, 2008

For more information and to apply online see:
http://www.parl.gc.ca/guides