The objective of this Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) is for econext to assess capabilities and interest from firms in the provision of graphic design services to create a series of infographics that demonstrate climate change / clean growth concepts in Newfoundland and Labrador.
These infographics will be used to educate stakeholders and inspire action towards mitigating the effects of climate change and growing the green economy.
econext is asking interested parties to consider the following factors with respect to one infographic in their response to this EOI:
Firms will be provided with all information required for the infographic;
Firms will be relied upon to provide guidance on how information should be presented in an infographic based on best practices and the target audience;
Infographics should be designed to be 8.5 x 11 in size (plus bleeding and crop markings) as to allow for printing;
Infographics should be delivered in PDF format (vector-based); and
Firms will provide the source design files for the infographic created.
econext will draw from the pool of designers submitting responses to this EOI for future work.
Reponses to this EOI should include the following information:
Cost per infographic designed and delivered;
Estimate of timeline associated with infographic delivery, assuming you have been provided with all required information; and
Examples of relevant design work.
The electronic copy of your submissions should be in a single PDF document and sent to Kieran Hanley at kieran@econext.ca. Questions from interested respondents can be sent to the same address. The deadline for EOI responses is March 22, 2023.
econext, in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and the Department of Industry, Energy, and Technology (IET), is continuing its work assisting firms from Atlantic Canada in the investigation and pursuit of international business opportunities in the Caribbean region, with particular focus on the Green and Blue Economies.
Registration will be closing March 24, 2023 for the Spring mission to the Caribbean region with an intent to focus travel primarily around the business week of May 15-19, 2023.
Each delegate firm/organization may select to receive support services in up to two markets.
What's Included
Participants in this trade mission will receive:
Matchmaking and Mission Support provided by Amber Mackereth Consulting
Hotel Block/Group Rate*
Airport Transfers In-Market
Networking Reception(s)*
Ground Transportation to Off-Site Meetings
In-market Debriefs/Troubleshooting Sessions*
Mission Follow-Up Services/After-Care
Travel Stipend: Delegates are responsible for their own travel costs. However, a travel subsidy from IET may be available for eligible NL participants.
*in anchor markets/markets with sufficient delegate presence
Interested in participating in the mission to do your own follow-up meetings? Consider registration as an Associate Delegate!
To register for the Spring mission, companies must meet the following criteria:
Clear financial standing with econext and its funding partners ACOA and IET
Completion of registration form and mission profile
Confirmed payment of registration fee – $600.00 + HST for Full Delegate | $200.00 + HST for Associate Delegate
Demonstrated export readiness/market research
Confirmation of flight itinerary by April 6, 2023.
It is highly recommended that firms considering this trade mission have completed preliminary market analysis/research.
FAQ
FAQ
What are the target markets for this mission?
Our missions are customizable! We believe that each delegate should select markets that make sense based on your own objectives and market research instead. Receptions, briefing sessions, etc. will take place in “anchor markets”, or markets seeing significant delegate presence.
What happens if public health guidance changes regarding non-essential travel?
Should econext decide that travel to the region is no longer advisable prior to the creation of mission meeting programs, the mission may be postponed.
If travel restrictions change after matchmaking has begun, the mission may pivot to a virtual format. It takes considerable time and effort to create and confirm tailored meeting programs, and delegates will be expected to devote similar attention and effort to the execution of a virtual program if need be.
Registration deadline for this mission is March 24, 2023, however early registration is encouraged!
*Please note that there are a limited number of spaces available for this opportunity and that meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee registration.*
If you have any questions about the econext Spring Mission, Please Contact Abbie at abbie@econext.ca.
Information on Grenfell’s Master of Arts in Environmental Policy (MAEP) internship requirements.
Students enrolled in both Grenfell’s 1-year Course-Based master’s program and 2-year Thesis-Based MAEP stream are required to complete a 12-week (at full time business hours) internship.
MAEP internships allow the host organization to benefit from the considerable policy research, report writing, and critical thinking capacity of a graduate student while providing interns with invaluable experience in a real-world work environment.
Placements can be completed remotely or on-site with the host organization and usually take place over the summer (beginning in late April or early May) but in rare instances, can occur at other times during the year.
Over the past number of years Grenfell’s students have completed placements in a wide variety of areas. Many of these internships take the form of policy analysis/comparison while others involve students conducting research in new areas of inquiry of interest to their host organization. All internship placements must have an Environmental Policy-related component. In some case we can help the host organization to articulate this environmental policy connection.
Grenfell’s students have completed internships with a variety of host organizations locally, nationally, and internationally. Past host organizations include Kruger/Corner Brook Pulp and Paper, Pennecon Construction, local NGOs, and municipal, provincial, and federal government departments (including Parks Canada, DFO, CFS, and NRCAN), and many others. The foci of these internships are also quite diverse and have covered topics such as moose management, environmental impact assessment, the ISO 14K system, mineral exploration, forest planning, corporate social responsibility, land reclamation, waste management, and Aboriginal engagement policy.
Some examples of recently completed internships include a placement with the Provincial Department of Fisheries and Land Resources. In this case the intern was tasked with identifying, reviewing, and evaluating the merits of big game hunting license allocation strategies in jurisdictions across Canada (a cross jurisdictional policy scan). This scan was used by the department in their review of NL’s license allocation process as it provided information on both the process and merits of other license allocation strategies used in other areas. Another one of Grenfell’s students worked with the Shorefast Foundation of Fogo Island. In this case the student conducted a review of the Foundation’s New Ocean Ethic and identified connections with relevant federal fisheries policies and how such polices might influence the implementation of the set of initiatives set out in the Ethic. More recently, one of Grenfell’s interns helped establish a more effective recycling and composting program for a local municipality while another student evaluated opportunities for, and the efficacy of, Indigenous engagement by a department of the Federal government.
It is important to note that in most cases the internships are fully or partially funded by the host organization. A fully funded 12-week internship at the regular graduate student rate of pay costs approximately $8,000. Grenfell’s Environmental Policy Institute can sometimes contribute some funds (in the past this funding has come in at about $1,200/student) to the internship to help offset some of the cost borne by the host organization. In some cases, we find a really good fit between a student’s interests and a host’s needs where pay is less relevant for the student – in this case the internship host often provides at least partial funding or in-kind support (e.g. accommodations or office space).
The Internship evaluation consists of two components: 1. on-site performance, which will be assessed by the Internship Officer using information gathered during the internship and input from the host organization at the end of the internship (in the form of a post-placement evaluation form completed by the host) and 2. an internship report which is to be completed by the student at the end of the internship.
For More Information
If you are interested in discussing internship placement opportunities with your office, please contact:
Stephen Decker, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Program Chair, Environment and Sustainability
Grenfell Campus, Memorial University
20 University Drive, Corner Brook, NL
CANADA A2H 5G4
Research Associate
UBC Centre for Environmental Assessment Research \ CEAR
The University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus
Kelowna, BC
Building on discussions held at the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Workshop in September, this white paper explores technical, economic, and policy considerations related to advancing the technology and its application in the Newfoundland and Labrador context.
This white paper is a product of The Net Zero Project. The Net Zero Project was formed by Energy NL, econext, and OilCo in early 2022 with a primary objective to ensure the long-term sustainable future of the Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore oil and gas industry by embracing and analyzing lower-emission pathways in line with broader provincial and national objectives of achieving net zero by 2050.
In April econext will elect its Board of Directors for 2023/24.
econext‘s Board of Directors provide direction and support to the organization’s staff in their work to accelerate clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador. There are a total of five (5) positions to be filled.
Interested individuals can contact econext’s CEO, Kieran Hanley, at kieran@econext.ca for more information about the nomination process. Nominees will be asked to provide (1) a photo, (2) a biography – 500 words or less, and (3) a statement as to their objectives for serving as a member of econext‘s Board of Directors – 250 words of less.
econext Directors must represent a voting member of the organization’s membership in good standing.
The deadline for nominations is March 28, 2023. Voting for director positions shall take place online March 31 – April 7, 2023.
Norwegian Offshore Wind is aiming to be the strongest supply chain for floating offshore wind worldwide. Atlantic Canada is home to a strong cluster of firms with environmental sensing, characterization, and monitoring SMEs and research institutions which have applicability in the offshore wind sector.
Join this webinar to understand supply chain strengths in both countries, to learn of the work of Norwegian Offshore Wind, and to get the latest news on advancements towards offshore wind in Canada.
As environmental professionals within a multidisciplinary global infrastructure company, we understand the connectivity in and among natural and man-made ecosystems. Our relationships with clients and communities, and the collaborations within our own organization, are all connected in much the same way. This perspective drives us to meet each challenge in the context of the big picture, and to deliver innovative Future Ready™ solutions informed by trends in climate, society, technology and resources.
WSP’s 14,000 environmental experts are passionate about delivering practical strategies to study, protect, enhance and restore the natural environment. We share resources and expertise globally and customize teams to address specific project needs at every stage of a project’s life cycle, from initial environmental impact assessment and socioeconomic studies through feasibility, construction, operation, project decommissioning and final reclamation.
We are at a special moment in Newfoundland and Labrador’s history. This province has before it the resources, expertise, and opportunities to make a global impact in the global fight against climate change.
We are at a special moment in Newfoundland and Labrador’s history. This province has before it the resources, expertise, and opportunities to make a global impact in the fight against climate change.
econext – an association of businesses working together to drive clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador – has a number of exciting projects and initiatives on the horizon to help the province take steps to realize those opportunities.
And we need your help!
From clean energy to clean technology, our work is going to require skills in project management, events coordination, community engagement, marketing and communications, and more. Our team needs to grow to meet the task at hand.
We are advertising for a number of open positions (see below), and anticipate more to come!
econext offers a hybrid working model to help its staff achieve the right work/life balance. When its staff are in the office, econext works out of a dynamic new co-working space in downtown St. John’s called NoPicnik. Here you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside not just the econext team, but a host of other businesses and organizations too!
Want to help build something special?
econext presents you with a unique opportunity to grow Newfoundland and Labrador’s green economy and make a lasting difference for our province.
Get on our radar by applying for one of the positions above!
Newfoundland and Labrador is well positioned to become a global leader in clean fuels production:
NL has some of the best onshore and offshore wind resources in North America
NL has an abundance of hydroelectricity (developed and undeveloped) for base load and backup
NL has significant available and accessible crown land and fresh water
NL has a series of established industrial-focused ice-free deep seaports with land access to support development
NL is the closest point in North America to Europe and is on major shipping routes
NL has a robust energy sector supply chain with specialized expertise in areas such as: engineering; fabrication; marine transportation; logistics; safety; environmental monitoring; etc.
NL has a workforce with transferable skills and experience in large scale construction and energy projects.
A land nomination process in the Fall of 2022 resulted in 31 submissions from prospective onshore wind development projects within the province, many of which were focused on hydrogen production. A competition is currently underway for access to crown land for development in Newfoundland and Labrador, with proposals due March 3, 2023. Meanwhile, a clean diesel facility is under construction and the province has underutilized biomass resources available for development.
With a bright future for clean fuels production ahead for Newfoundland and Labrador, it is an ideal time to explore opportunities associated with clean fuels production that will emerge (beyond production). econext intends on developing a series of specific recommendations for decision makers, and is asking its members to help inform a discussion paper.
What are the medium to long-term opportunities that Newfoundland and Labrador can seize that relate to its emerging clean fuels industries?
Given domestic access to locally produced clean fuels, production infrastructure, supply chains and workforce, what additional opportunities exist in the medium to long-term for the province to expand the economic opportunity? This could include secondary processing, adjacent industrial development, value chain expansion, decarbonization initiatives, research and development activities, etc.
Members interested in sharing their ideas can contact econext CEO Kieran Hanley at kieran@econext.ca. In the coming weeks econext will produce a draft discussion paper which it will share with its members for review and feedback.
econext is a not-for-profit association of businesses that accelerates clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador, working on behalf of over 200 members to envision, support, and drive environmentally sustainable economic development within the province. More information about econext can be found at https://econext.ca.
