About the AEN

The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) connects Albertans and environmental groups that are dedicated to preserving and protecting Alberta’s environment. As a non-profit and non-partisan organization, the AEN supports collaboration of the environmental community throughout the province.

Learn more about the Alberta Environmental Network.

Connecting Alberta’s environmental groups

We are a network of individuals and groups working together on shared concerns. AEN members include individuals and representatives from member groups that connect, collaborate and share information.

The AEN is a link between the environmental community and government, industry, the media and all Albertans. View our current member groups.

Join the network

Albertans and environmental groups are welcome to join the AEN as members – there are memberships for both individuals and groups. Members contribute to preserving and protecting Alberta’s environment by sharing information and collaborating on shared issues. Learn more about becoming a member of the AEN.

The AEN supports an inclusive and diverse environmental community for all Albertans. 

Action Alert: Proposed Establishment of Hunting Sandhill Cranes in Alberta

Alberta Wilderness Association
Deadline: 
18 Jan 2020 to 16 Feb 2020

From the AWA website:

The Canadian Wildlife Service is proposing to amend the Migratory Bird Regulations to include a Sandhill crane hunt within the province of Alberta. AWA does not support this proposed amendment as there is no definitive scientific evidence to demonstrate that this hunt would be sustainable, and not negatively impact the Sandhill crane population in the long-term. AWA has also expressed concern over the potential risk this hunt could have on Whooping cranes; the eastern flyway is used by both crane species, which could increase the risk of misidentification by hunters to Whooping cranes.

AWA’s letter to the Canadian Wildlife Service is posted here.

Take Action

Write the Canadian Wildlife Service at [email protected] to let them know what you think about the proposed amendments. The deadline for comments is Sunday, February 16, 2020. Read more about Action Alert: Proposed Establishment of Hunting Sandhill Cranes in Alberta

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Outdoor Recreation
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Briefs & submissions
News & Announcements
Alberta Wilderness Association

Action Alert: Tell the Government to REJECT Teck Frontier Mine

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

This month the Government of Canada will approve or reject the massive 290 sq-km Teck Frontier oil sands mine project in northern Alberta. This project is a serious danger to our boreal forest and poses risks that cannot be ignored. If approved, the mine will threaten Wood Buffalo National Park, key species at risk, and Canada’s ability to reach its climate commitments. Nature can’t afford to support this project. 

Read more about Action Alert: Tell the Government to REJECT Teck Frontier Mine

Source: CPAWS
Climate Change
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Business & the Environment
Energy
Oil Sands
Mining
News & Announcements
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Feb
03
2020

Job Opportunity: Director of Strategic Partnerships, Pembina Institute

Position: 
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Organization: 
Pembina Institute
Location: 
Calgary
Toronto
Vancouver

From the Pembina Institute website:

The Pembina Institute is seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships to lead our talented Strategic Partnerships fundraising team. Read more about Job Opportunity: Director of Strategic Partnerships, Pembina Institute

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Energy
Full-time
Permanent
Paid
Feb
03
2020

Job Opportunity: Wind Energy Subject Matter Experts, Iron & Earth

Position: 
Wind Energy Subject Matter Experts
Organization: 
Iron & Earth
Application Deadline: 
18 Feb 2020

Closing date: February 18, 2020
Job type: Contract
Start date: Early/Mid March 2020
Compensation: We are hiring two SME contractors:

  • Subject Matter Expert 1: $4,000, including GST (estimated 50 hours)
  • Subject Matter Expert 2: $2,000, including GST (estimated 25 hours)

Contract timeline: Primary work period between March and June 2020. Final deliverable due October 2020
Location: Remotely, location flexible 

INTRODUCTION

If you are excited about making a difference in the lives of fossil fuel sector workers, contributing to renewable energy opportunities for Indigenous communities, and helping transform the Canadian energy industry, don’t miss this exciting opportunity at Iron & Earth!

Iron & Earth is developing a 5-10 day wind training program, customized for upskilling fossil fuel industry and Indigenous workers into the renewables industry. The training programs will be entirely mobile, allowing us to bring the training to communities that need it the most and will include vital hands-on experience.

The Wind Energy Subject Matter Expert will work with a team of other subject matter experts, and Instructional Designer and a Graphic Designer to design and develop these three training programs.  Read more about Job Opportunity: Wind Energy Subject Matter Experts, Iron & Earth

Source: Iron & Earth
Business & the Environment
Energy
Conventional Oil & Gas
Oil Sands
Renewables & Alternatives
Labour & the Environment
Part-time
Contract
Paid
Feb
03
2020

Job Opportunity: Bookkeeper, Iron & Earth

Position: 
Bookkeeper
Organization: 
Iron & Earth
Application Deadline: 
23 Feb 2020
Location: 
Edmonton
Calgary
Victoria

Start date: March 4, 2020
Job type: Part-time contract
Contract timeline: 12 months
Compensation: $20-30/hr between 2-4 hrs/week (Approximately $3-6k compensation for the year-long contract - negotiable depending on experience and responsibility)

Canadian applicants preferred. International applicants considered.

INTRODUCTION

We are hiring a part-time bookkeeper with non-profit experience! By joining our team at Iron & Earth as our part-time bookkeeper, you’d be making a difference in the lives of fossil fuel sector workers, contributing to renewable energy opportunities for Indigenous communities, and helping transform the Canadian energy industry. We look forward to your application! Read more about Job Opportunity: Bookkeeper, Iron & Earth

Source: Iron & Earth
Business & the Environment
Energy
Conventional Oil & Gas
Oil Sands
Renewables & Alternatives
Labour & the Environment
Part-time
Contract
Paid
Feb
01
2020

Job Opportunity: NationBuilder Manager, Iron & Earth

Position: 
NationBuilder Manager
Organization: 
Iron & Earth
Application Deadline: 
23 Feb 2020
Location: 
Edmonton
Calgary
Victoria

Start date: March 4, 2020
Job type: Part-time contract
Contract timeline: 12 months
Compensation: $30 - 35/hr for 2-4 hrs/week (Approximately $5k compensation for the year-long contract - negotiable depending on experience and responsibility)

Canadian applicants preferred. International applicants considered. Read more about Job Opportunity: NationBuilder Manager, Iron & Earth

Source: Iron & Earth
Business & the Environment
Energy
Conventional Oil & Gas
Oil Sands
Renewables & Alternatives
Labour & the Environment
Part-time
Contract
Paid
Jan
24
2020

Y2Y Partner Grants Program

Organization: 
Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
Deadline: 
28 Feb 2020

From the Y2Y website:

Since 1998, Y2Y has invested in grassroots organizations through our annual Y2Y Partner Grants Program. 

These on-the-ground projects complement the efforts of Y2Y, and mobilize work that we wouldn’t be able to do on our own.

Read more about Y2Y Partner Grants Program>
Source: Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Wildlife Protection
Jan
21
2020

CPAWS SAB appoints Brad Clute as new Executive Director

CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter

Calgary – Brad Clute, a lifelong Albertan and nationally known environmental leader, has been appointed Executive Director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Southern Alberta Chapter, the Board of Directors announced today.

Clute joins CPAWS-SAB after a long and successful career with Mountain Equipment Coop and two decades of activity in the environmental community. He was Regional Community Investment Specialist, Western Canada, for MEC for seven years and most recently Regional Human Resources Business Manager. Read more about CPAWS SAB appoints Brad Clute as new Executive Director

Source: CPAWS Southern Alberta Chapter
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Biodiversity and Wildlife
Wilderness & Parks
Jan
21
2020

Young Edmonton Grants

Organization: 
Edmonton Community Foundation
Deadline: 
15 Feb 2020

Young Edmonton Grants (YEG) application now open!

Requests can be made for up to $3,000.

The YEG program supports activities that are initiated, led, and organized by young Edmonton and area residents. Ideas and projects of all kinds are supported. The most important consideration is that the applicant is an Edmonton and area resident between the ages of 13 and 24 and is instrumental in the project’s planning and execution. Read more about Young Edmonton Grants

Youth & the Environment

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