The Gung Ho Employment Co-operative is seeking a dynamic entrepreneurial person who is interested in a six month community development project. This position is provided through the Canadian CED Network's CreateAction program, funded by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.
The person must meet the following criteria.
- Be under 30 years of age.
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Be a graduate of a post secondary institution AND be out of school
- Be unemployed or underemployed AND not be receiving EI benefits.
- Have not previously participated in a Career Focus (Government of Canada - Youth Employment Strategy).
This project will focus on developing a food packaging and delivery cooperative within a building in a marginalized area of Halifax.
If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter and resume to: norman.greenberg@cdha.nshealth.ca
Only interviewees will be contacted.
Start date is as soon as possible - although the deadline for submissions is listed as October 12, 2010 this placement is slated to be filled as soon as possible.