I am thrilled to say we are looking for Employee #1- starting immediately!! We have received support from the UN to spearhead an awesome project into the viability of Wood Chip Compost Heating and Hot water systems!!
WHAAAT? Yes! And we are seeking the adventurous soul who wants to come help us prove that, and to roll up their sleeves for tons of other things on the job list too- Please contact us ASAP if this catches your imagination!
We are located about 30 minutes south of Bancroft Ontario Canada
Candidates for the job must be Cnd citizens or landed immigrants, legal to work in Canada and between 15-30yrs old on their first day of work. (Their criteria, not mine! Sorry! I don't share that ageist mindstate!) It's 30 hrs a week until Jan 31 2023 with potential to extend if we can figure out a viable business model.
starrylakeinfo at Gmail.com is where to find us! Pics are on FB at Starry Lake Dark Sky Oasis or vitalarts.ca
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Starry Lake – is Looking for EMPLOYEE #1 !
Starry Lake is a newly forming 200 acre, family owned nature retreat, near Coe Hill, about 30 minutes south of Bancroft Ontario. The property is amazing with forest, gardens, trails, streams, rivers and a private lake.
The great news is: We are looking for EMPLOYEE #1 to join us for the next 6 months with possibility to extend.
This first team member should be enthusiastic, willing, and ready to jump into all and everything that needs to get done, from the mundane to the super inspiring. It’s a hands-on, sleeves rolled up kind of role- and will involve a wide variety of tasks from maintenance of the property and buildings to really cool and innovative research and eco-development projects.
Reclaiming and Wisely Managing the Forest
One of the main jobs for 2022 will be to claim back trails and paths that have been lost under mountains of slash from previous logging, improving diversity and helping the forest to regrow in a healthy way.
The Passive Energy Mulch Project – Hot Decay
The dry slash on the forest floor is not only a forest fire hazard impeding movement and new growth, but it is also a source of inspiration and opportunity. It is a little-known fact that a properly established wood chip compost pile generates heat up to 70-80C which can be captured for home heating and hot water generation.
You will be a main player in the research, design and planning and creation of Wood Chip Compost Heating and Hot water systems. This might be the coolest (or hottest) project you have never heard of. But it is true; and it can be done. This fascinating closed loop system will generate passive heat while also solving a forest fire hazard and generating quality compost that can ameliorate the soil. It will clear the forest trails while also advancing the research into the viability of using composting wood chips as a heat and hot water source on a larger scale for industrial and broader residential applications. And You could be part of that fabulous discovery.
Invasive Species Management
We have discovered some invasive species which need to be monitored and addressed carefully. Part of this new role will include research into invasives and proper management of invasives.
DRONE Learning and Mapping Should you have experience and interest in drone operation and mapping, another aspect of this job could include creation of drone aerial photographs and video to assist with understanding the natural environment, and behaviour of wildlife for research and educational purposes.
ASTRONOMY at Starry Lake. The Starry Lake property is located in one of the last remaining darkest sky zones in the world. If you have an interest in astronomy and astrophotography there are plenty of opportunities to assist in the creation for programs for astronomical education, including educating the local population of the importance of dark sky to all natural creatures.
Sustainable Architecture and Land Development
Should you have skills and interest construction, architecture and land development there is also plenty of opportunity to engage in developing the property to include more innovative, inspiring accommodations and buildings.
General Maintenance In addition, this job will include maintaining the grounds, expanding the gardens, cleaning, painting and generally making this magic place shine. A can-do willing attitude is a must.
About YOU
We are thrilled to have some support from funders interested in promoting new green jobs for youth. Candidates must be between 15 and 30yrs old on their first day of work, and be Canadian citizens, landed immigrants or refugees, legally allowed to work in Canada.
This is a full time job 30 hrs a week, until the end of January 2023, when we will assess future viability of the position.
The job is an in-person, on-site post, in Coe Hill Ontario.
Wonderful experience great to have:
Experience in Construction, Working in a forest, Clearing trails, Composting, Wood chipping, Cleaning, Painting, Gardening, Knowledge about plants and all things permaculture !
So many awesome projects await!
We welcome your application and look forward to meeting you!
To apply, please send a note about what inspires you to
Starrylakeinfo@gmail.com Please share with us what your passions are!
