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CoopZone On-line Training Program! -2012-2013

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:30:43 -0600

Start: Sep 7 2012 - 9:00am

End: Apr 30 2013 - 9:00am

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

Description:

The CoopZone Developers' Network Co-operative is pleased to announce the 2012-13 information for its multi-level on-line training program on co-operative development beginning each September. The first level, called the Foundations Program lasts for one year (September - April). The second level, or the Advanced Program, lasts for two years and both years will be offered starting in September. In addition, we are developing a new, basic introductory course on co-operative development. This course will be appropriate for people interested in understanding the basic co-op development process but who will not be active developers. Each level is designed to take a few hours per week. For more information, please read the attached brochure, which provides a high-level summary of the program, and practical information about it (application deadline, tuition, etc.). Funding to create the developer training curriculum has been provided by the Co-operative Development Initiative, Innovative Co-operative Projects program. CoopZone expresses its sincere appreciation for its important contributions! If you would like to see last year's version of the course outlines, etc. (not yet available for this year), please see: http://www.coopzone.coop/en/node/3705.

Web site:

Location:
On-line

Business Manager - Casa Housing Services

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:10:47 -0600

Casa Housing Services Inc. is looking for a Business Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing cooperative housing property management, coordination & bookkeeping business.

Lead Evaluator - CCA Women's Mentorship Program Evaluation

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:30:13 -0600

The Canadian Co-operative Association is seeking a qualified consultant to undertake an evaluation of CCA's Women's Mentorship Program.

Where: Home based with travel to Ottawa and one trip overseas

SEED Winnipeg - Business Counsellor

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:56:30 -0600

SEED Winnipeg is looking to find a Business Counsellor. For more information on the position, download the attachment below.

RESEAU: Conseiller(ere) en gestion et développement coopératif

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:45:50 -0600

Le Réseau de la coopération du travail du Québec est à la recherche d’un(e) conseiller (ère) en gestion et développement coopératif pour travailler auprès de coopératives gérées par les salariés.

Programme Coordinator at SEED Winnipeg

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:28:42 -0600

Program Coordinator – Manitoba Micro Loan Program for Skilled Immigrants

Supporting Employment and Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. (SEED) is a community economic
development organization. We operate programs that help low-income individuals and groups start or expand

Operations Manager of the Intercontinental Network for the Promotion of the Social and

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:26:36 -0600

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Board of Directors and the Executive Coordinator, between

meetings of the Board, the role of the Operations Manager is to coordinate the various

activities identified in the RIPESS work plan, to ensure fluid communications in three

CCA Manager of Government Relations (Bilingual)

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:02:29 -0700

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

(BILINGUAL) MANAGER OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Manager of Government Relations is responsible for managing an effective federal government relations program on behalf of CCA and its members. The Manager of Government Relations is also responsible for relationship building with federal government and media.

Moncton 2012 - Managing the Co-operative Difference (Conference)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:16:32 -0700

Start: Feb 29 2012 - 9:00am

End: Mar 2 2012 - 4:00pm

Timezone: Canada/Atlantic

Description:

How will major changes in Canadian and global economic structures impact management practices in co-operatives? Recognizing that the capacity to adapt to these changes will significantly impact the market position of co-operatives, how can co-operatives best take advantage of their distinctive qualities as co-operatives? The conference theme builds on those two central questions.

Web site:
http://www.umoncton.ca/umcm-ccpagc/node/13

Location:
Moncton, NB - Delta Beauséjour Conference Center

Union Cab Business Manager (Madison, WI)

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:18:36 -0700

Union Cab is a worker-owned cooperative founded in 1979. We have 240 members, and are located in Madison, Wisconsin. We are looking for a Business Manager to fill the following job description:

Funeral Co-operative of Ottawa Looking for Director

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:09:29 -0700

The Funeral Co-operative of Ottawa is part of a movement aimed at changing the cost of funerals in Canada. It is a community initiative providing members with compassionate, high quality funeral arrangements on a not-for-profit basis. It is owned and managed on the co-operative principle of one member, one vote.

The newly formed Funeral Co-operative Ottawa is presently in the development stage. In preparation for a July 3rd opening, we are seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would like to work for a Co-operative and under the direction of a volunteer Board of Directors. The position will include management and licensed Funeral Director responsibilities. The salary is competitive.

CoopZone Winter 2012 Newletter

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:38:42 -0700

Check out news from the ICA conference, an update from the online CoopZone training courses, CoopZone conference workshop summaries, CDI conference videos and more!

2012 the International Year of Co-operatives - Events

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:03:56 -0700

The United Nations has proclaimed 2012 the International Year of Co-operatives (IYC). In Canada, national IYC efforts are being led in partnership by the Canadian Co-operative Association, the Conseil canadien de la coopération et de la mutualité and the Government of Canada. Look around this site: www.canada2012.coop to find out more!

Centre of Excellence in Accounting and Reporting for Co-operatives December 2011 Newsletter

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:56:36 -0700

Brief Description:

Please see newsletter attached below.

Micro-enterprise program design in Sri Lanka

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:22:23 -0700

WHERE: Sri Lanka
WHEN: as early as March 2012, approx. one month
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please send a detailed letter of interest and copy of your resume to Sarah Feldberg, Volunteer Coordinator at sarah.feldberg@coopscanada.coop by January 17, 2011. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

*This is a voluntary assignment. All related costs including domestic airfare, ground transport, and a meal/incidental allowance will be covered by CCA. Limited remuneration may be available based on relevant experience. For more information contact Volunteer Co-ordinator, Sarah Feldberg.