STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COUNCIL FOR ANGLOPHONE MAGDALEN ISLANDERS (CAMI)

 

 

CAMI is currently seeking applications for a Camp Coordinator (1) to work on Entry Island. This position will be for a period of 8 weeks with a salary of id="mce_marker"0.00 / hour at 35 hours each week.  Students studying in an institution that is located more than 125 kms away from the area of work are eligible to receive funding to cover the costs of one round trip from the area of study to the workplace.   This position is anticipated to begin on June 25^th, 2012 and will end on August 17^th, 2012.  Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, have been a full time student in 2011-2012 and plan to be a full-time student again in September 2012.  Applicants MUST also apply for this position online at www.youngcanadaworks.ca  Please don’t hesitate to contact the CAMI office for assistance in applying online.

  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The student will act as Camp Coordinator where he / she will be required to coordinate and animate a summer day camp for the children on Entry Island

• Planning and organizing the camp and its activities
• Preparing and distributing schedules weekly to the children
• Contact various businesses and organizations to book for special event activities
• Mobilize and secure commitment from community volunteers (supervision & transportation)
• Organize travel plans for special outings
• Pick up supplies as required each week
• Head of camp animation 
• Reporting to the Executive Director each week (camp progress)
• Preparing a wrap up report at the end of the camp (Mini-evaluation) on the satisfaction of the children, parents, etc...
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be very responsible and dependable
• Outgoing, patient and kind
• Organized but able to multi task
• Possess excellent English language skills and fluency in the French language
• Able to work under minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

 

Applications must be forwarded to the CAMI Office at the following address on or before Friday March 30th at 12:00 noon:  787 chemin Principal, Grosse Ile, PQ., G4T 6B5 Tel.: (418)-985-2116, EXT. #1  Fax: (418)985-2113 E-mail: Cette adresse email est protégée contre les robots des spammeurs, vous devez activer Javascript pour la voir.   Questions regarding this position may be directed to Helena Burke, Executive Director at the aforementioned coordinates. 

Call for Professional Services

5-30 Health and Wellness Challenge

ACTI-MENU’s 5-30 Health and Wellness Challenge promotes healthy eating habits and physical activity into one’s daily life. The challenge entails eating 5 fruits/vegetables and exercising for 30 minutes each day.  The challenge begins on March 1st and ends on April 11th 2012.  The “Les Iles en Forme et en Sante” Project will be promoting the Challenge within the English-speaking community through the coordination and delivery of various events and activities aimed at promoting healthy active living among community members.

The Project is currently seeking applications for a 5/30 Health Challenge Animator to coordinate and animate a 6 week Health Challenge within the English-speaking community of the Magdalen Islands.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and organize the Health Challenge activities in collaboration with the community partners (CAMI, the Municipality of Grosse Ile, the Community Learning Centre, the community of Entry Island and any others deemed necessary)
  
  
• Organize and deliver a publicity campaign within the community
  
  
• Recruit teams to participate in the 6 week Challenge
  
  
• Animate Challenge activities
  
  
• Track participation in all Challenge activities and tally team points weekly
  
  
• Produce a final report (Evaluation and report on activities)
  
  
• Other tasks related to the development and delivery of the program
  
  

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills, able to multi-task and willing to learn new skills
  
  
• The candidate must be self motivated and able to work independently but also capable of working with others
  
  
• Strong English language skills, both oral and written.  Able to communicate minimally in the French language
  
  
• Familiarity with recent computer programs
  
  
• Availability to work flexible hours, weekends, etc…and travel to central Islands when required
  
  

Terms of Contract:

Contract will be non-insurable for a period of 9 weeks at 15 hours per week, id=mce_marker5 per hour beginning on February 20^th, 2012 and ending on April 20^th, 2012

The contracted professional must have access to his / her own computer

Those interested are asked to please supply a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications must be received at the address below before noon on Wednesday, February 15^th, 2012.

CAMI

787 Principal Road

Grosse Ile, Qc

G4T 6B5

E-mail: Cette adresse email est protégée contre les robots des spammeurs, vous devez activer Javascript pour la voir.

Tel.: (418) 985-2116 EXT. #1   Fax: (418) 985-2113

For further information regarding this contract, please contact Helena Burke at the CAMI office or Nancy Clark at the Grosse Ile School (418) 985-2885.

BURSARY OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS STUDYING WITHIN THE HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES SECTOR

CAMI IN COLLABORATION WITH MCGILL UNIVERSITY IS LAUNCHING A CALL FOR BURSARY APPLICATIONS

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2011-2012 – JANUARY 30^TH, 2012

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2012-2013 – JUNE 18^TH, 2012Created by the McGill University Training and Retention of Health Professionals Project, the McGill Retention Bursary Program’s Category 1 Bursary is intended to provide financial incentive to students from selected Quebec regions with English and French language skills pursuing full-time studies in the area of health and social services in a government recognized educational institution located outside their region. Students who are awarded bursaries must commit to returning to a Quebec region following the successful completion of their studies to work for a minimum of one year in a public health and social services institution or related organization.
Students wishing to apply for the Bursary Program must submit their application forms to the contact person at the participating community network in their region. 
Contacts for the Magdalen Islands’ Region: 

Helena Burke                                                                           
Executive Director                                                                                                                                                                          

Tel.:  (418) 985-2116 EXT. #1                                                            

Fax:  (418) 985-2113                                                                             

Cell:  (418) 937-6794                                                                             

E-mail:  Cette adresse email est protégée contre les robots des spammeurs, vous devez activer Javascript pour la voir.
                                                                   
                         OR

Vanessa Goodwin
Mcgill Coordinator
CAMI
Tel:418 985 - 2116 EXT.#2
E-mail: Cette adresse email est protégée contre les robots des spammeurs, vous devez activer Javascript pour la voir.

For more information or to receive a copy of the application guidelines and application form, please contact the CAMI Office 

BURSARY OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of the Category 1 Bursary is to address the need for bilingual professionals in health and social services in selected Quebec regions by encouraging students to pursue studies in health and social service disciplines in government recognized educational institutions located outside their region and to return to their region to work and serve their communities.

BURSARY AMOUNTS:
The Category 1 Bursary amounts are fixed based on the student’s level of study: 

• University: Up to $10,000 per year per student registered for full-time studies during 2011 - 2012, 2012 - 2013 academic years. 
• Cégep / college: Up to $5,000 per year per student registered for full-time studies during 2011 - 2012, 2012 - 2013 academic years. 
• Secondary school vocational training: Up to $5,000 per year per student registered for full-time studies during 2011 - 2012, 2012 - 2013 academic years. 
PERIOD COVERED:
The Bursary Program covers the 2011 - 2012 and 2012 - 2013 academic years. The funding is non-retroactive to previous years.

BURSARY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
The Category 1 Bursary is open to students from selected Quebec regions 

• Are Canadian citizens who have resided in a selected Quebec region for at least 2 years (24 months); 

• Are permanent residents who have resided in a selected Quebec region for at least 2 years (24 months); 

• Have the English and French language skills to provide health and social services in a health and social services institution; 

. Are pursuing studies in a government recognized educational institution located outside their region; 

• Are currently accepted into or pursuing full-time studies (the educational institution that the students are attending considers them as such) in a government recognized health and social services program that permits the students to work professionally in Quebec upon completion of studies 

• Are registered full-time for a minimum of 1 full academic year during the 2011 - 2012 and 2012 - 2013 academic years; 

Please note that the Bursary Program is not applicable to students: 

- Registered in independent or non-degree programs; 

- Registered in distance and on-line training programs. 

• Are committed, following completion of studies, to return to a selected Quebec region to work in the field of health and social services in a public health and social services institution or related organization for a minimum of one year; 
• Agree to a follow-up evaluation by the McGill Project upon completion of studies in the event that such an evaluation program is implemented.

The community network (CAMI) is responsible for ensuring that the students meet the Eligibility Criteria.

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Volunteer Newsletter 2012 

Newsletter from Jan-May, 2012 

The Grosse-Ile 5/30 Family Health and Wellness Challenge

Eat better, get more active and win a prize!

2 free activities per week for your family

Possible activities over the next 6 weeks:

• Family swim activities
• Skiing / snowshoeing day
• Family skating day
• Family broomball game
• Family volleyball
• Family dodge ball game
• Walking rally
• Healthy Cooking contest
• Game show style game (Family Feud or a Supermarket Sweep promoting healthy living)
• Workshops / information sessions with the health nurse and / or CSSS Nutritionist
• Intergenerational Hockey Game

Families that participate in the FREE activities will be scored on a point system!!

The family with the most points at the end of the 6 weeks will win a Prize!!

For those interested please register online before March 1^st at

 HealthChallenge.ca

Once registered, forward registration from your e-mail to: Cette adresse email est protégée contre les robots des spammeurs, vous devez activer Javascript pour la voir.

Teams must be 2-5 people and not necessarily immediate family. Once your registration is received, you will be sent via e-mail a schedule, challenge rules and prize information.

For more information, contact CAMI: 985-2116

The 5-30 Health and Wellness Challenge promotes healthy eating habits and physical activity into one’s daily life. The challenge entails eating 5 fruits/vegetables and exercising for 30 minutes each day.  The challenge begins on March 1st and ends on April 11th 2012.