Employment Opportunities
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Departmental Positions
Faculty, Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Maker/Demonstrator Postings ‑ Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences:
Teaching Assistant, ERTH 3140: Structural Geology (Winter 2025)
DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
POSTING DATE: December 10, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 17, 2024
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
POSITION(S): The following Teaching Assistant position is available for the Winter 2025 term:
Course |
Course name |
Position |
Number of positions |
| ERTH 3140 | Structural Geology |
65hr TA |
1 |
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant assists the instructor in the presentation and delivery of labs. Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor. TAs report directly to the instructor.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Applicants must be senior undergraduate, or graduate students at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to:
Alexandra Arnott
Department of Earth and Environmental Science
Alexandra.Arnott@dal.ca
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the class and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit
Teaching Assistant, ENVS/ERTH/BIOL 4850 GIS Research Project (Winter 2025)
65-hr TEACHING ASSISTANT
ENVS/ERTH/BIOL 4850 GIS Research Project
Winter 2025
POSTING DATE: November 28, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 6, 2024
POSITION: Teaching Assistant, 1 x 65-hour position
DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
JOB DESCRIPTION: 4850 is a winter term upper year GIS project-based course taken primarily by students completing the undergraduate GIS certificate.
The TA will:
- Assist with demonstrating tools and techniques in ArcGIS to the class (ArcMap and ArcGIS PRO) via online platforms (BB Collaborate, MS Teams, or other)
- Provide student support for research project work
- Hold virtual office hours
- Help trouble-shoot technical issues with remote platforms (RLab / VLab) and software (ArcGIS PRO)
- Mark assignments and provide feedback in collaboration with the course instructor
- Assist with updating assignments and datasets as required
- Assist with marking research reports and presentations in collaboration with the course instructor
The position requires availability during lab sessions.
REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate will have a minimum BSc (MSc preferred) with strong experience in GIS analysis and applications of spatial data, preferably in a research setting. The ability to communicate effectively, to support students, and provide constructive feedback are important assets for this role.
Applications must include a cover letter stating their experience with any/all of the above course topics and a current resumé or curriculum vitae. For more information, and to apply for the position please contact:
Alexandra Arnott
Department of Earth and Environmental Science
Alexandra.Arnott@dal.ca
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the class and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit
Teaching Assistant, ERTH 3205: Paleobiology (Winter 2025)
TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, NS B3H 3E2
DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
POSTING DATE: December 17, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 23, 2024
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
POSITION(S): The following Marker/Demonstrator position is available for the Winter 2025 term:
Course |
Course name |
Position |
Number of positions |
ERTH 3205 |
Paleobiology |
65hr TA |
1 |
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant assists the instructor in the presentation and delivery of labs. Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor. TAs report directly to the instructor.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Applicants must be senior undergraduate, or graduate students at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Prospective TAs should have an interest in paleobiology and experience with quantitative data analysis using Excel and R.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to:
Owen Sherwood
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Owen.Sherwood@dal.ca
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the class and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six h a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit
Marker/Demonstrator, ERTH 2380 : Geochemistry (Winter 2025)
Marker/Demonstrator Posting Winter 2025
DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
POSTING DATE: November 25, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 5, 2024
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
POSITION(S): The following Marker/Demonstrator position is available for the Winter 2025 term:
Course |
Course name |
Position |
Number of positions |
ERTH 2380 |
Geochemistry |
40hr MD |
1 |
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Marker/Demonstrator will be responsible for assisting the primary instructor with demonstrating and marking labs. The Marker/Demonstrator reports directly to the instructor.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Applicants must be senior undergraduate, or graduate students at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by the application deadline to:
Alexandra Arnott
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the class and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit
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CEN launches eco jobs, events and volunteering web service
The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) is excited to announce the launch of three new services, in partnership with Planetfriendly and GoodWork
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To post an event or opportunity, just use the . RCEN member organisations receive a 10% discount when posting job opportunities.
An invitation from GoodWork
GoodWork is Canada's gateway to employment and involvement in environment, conservation and sustainability. This is your invitation to be a part of Canada's growing eco-community — or to tap into the diversity of skills and experience the community has to offer.
Individuals: View employment, internship and volunteer listings from across Canada, or subscribe to our national or regional lists by visiting the .
Organizations & green initiatives: Through GoodWork you can reach 5,000 green-minded Canadians from all walks of life. Posting with GoodWork also increases awareness of your organization and its work -- and can bring
in new members, participants and collaborators.
To learn more, see or contact us for more information.
Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
Don't miss your opportunity to gain valuable work experience with a number of federal organizations.
is the primary vehicle through which federal organizations recruit students. This program, established in 1990, provides some 9,000 students a year with temporary jobs in different federal organizations.
The prime objective of FSWEP is to provide full-time students with work experience related to their Field of Study and to provide them with learning opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities
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