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Kevin O'Shea Newfoundland and Labrador Individual Member Kevin O'Shea is the Executive Director of the Public Legal Information Association of NL (PLIAN). Currently living in St. John's, NL, Kevin was called to the bar as a member of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2011. Up Learn More Up

Aliyanna Gordon Nova Scotia Individual Member Aliyanna Gordon is an Indigenous and second-generation immigrant student at Saint Mary’s University, pursuing Commerce with a passion for equity, law, and policy-making. A nationally recognized youth leader, she has facilitated workshops on social justice, anti-racism, and mental health through the Students Commission of Canada. Aliyanna brings experience in public speaking, mentorship, and youth empowerment to ACIC’s community. Up Learn More Up

Kaitlyn Keleher New Brunswick Individual Member Kaitlyn is a recent graduate of Mount Allison University, with a degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE). Kaitlyn has worked for the federal and provincial governments and remains committed to active global citizenship and the promotion of the Atlantic provinces. Kaitlyn seeks to continue her career in politics and justice, with a focus on international policy. Up Learn More Up

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Dalhousie University, Faculty of Agriculture International Office Nova Scotia Organizational Member Founded in 1905, Dalhousie's Agricultural Campus has come of age and stands at the threshold of a new era in agricultural education, training and research. The Faculty of Agriculture is a Canadian agricultural college and faculty of Dalhousie University located in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia and offers the only university level programs in agriculture in Atlantic Canada. Up Learn More Up

Eliza Knockwood Prince Edward Island Individual Member Eliza Knockwood is a Two Spirit Mi'kmaq filmmaker living and working out of Epekwitk (also known as Prince Edward Island, Canada). She started her career in the broadcast television industry at the young age of nineteen. Within a year she became the production coordinator on a television series and held that role for three years. In 2006 Eliza began her journey with documentary films and has directed several self-produced shots and community productions. In 2021 Eliza directed her first longer form project called The Ice Walk which was initially created in partnership with Bell Fibe TV1 and then repackaged into feature length film. She has just wrapped filming another short form series titled Gina'matimg - Time of Learning and is currently developing a feature documentary titled The Rite of Passage. Up Learn More Up

Peter Day Nova Scotia Individual Member Peter graduated from Dalhousie in 2013 with a degree in international development and has carried out his own development mandate in Jamaica through Global Affairs Canada's International Youth Internship Program. He currently serves as a executive assistant in the office of Darrell Samson, Member of Parliament for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook. Up Learn More Up

Professional Practice Workshop ACIC Professional Practice Workshop invites post-secondary students in social justice, community development, and international solidarity (or similar fields) to participate in a knowledge and skill development workshop on March, 16 2024. About Eligibility Criteria Application Process Important Dates About the Program Workshop Description: ACIC Professional Practice Workshop invites post-secondary students in social justice, community development, and international solidarity (or similar fields) to participate in a knowledge and skill development workshop on March, 16 2024. The workshop will bridge the gap between knowledge and action by engaging students to foster skills, access resources, and build their knowledge around professional practice, helping to build confidence to engage on these issues with their communities. In addition, students from New Brunswick, across disciplines, will come together for a day of co-learning and networking, including training and conversations related to personal profile building for employment, unique paths to employment, skills mapping, and more. Why get involved: Engage with peers and experienced professionals working in various non-profit fields Learn about careers, locally and internationally, that contribute to better communities Combine theory and action to strengthen your understanding of praxis in relation to global solidarity ACIC Professional Practice Workshop invites post-secondary students in social justice, community development, and international solidarity (or similar fields) to participate in a knowledge and skill development workshop on March, 16 2024. The workshop will bridge the gap between knowledge and action by engaging students to foster skills, access resources, and build their knowledge around professional practice, helping to build confidence to engage on these issues with their communities. In addition, students from New Brunswick, across disciplines, will come together for a day of co-learning and networking, including training and conversations related to personal profile building for employment, unique paths to employment, skills mapping, and more. Application Process Apply by March 15, 2024. Important Dates Apply by March 15, 2024 Workshop takes place on March 16, 2024 Eligibility Criteria To apply for this program, participants will: Be between the ages of 18-29 Be living in New Brunswick Application Details Apply by: March 15, 2024 Learn More

Norma MacIsaac Nova Scotia Individual Member Norma is a senior civil servant with the government of Nova Scotia. She has more than 25 years of experience in intergovernmental work at the federal, provincial and territorial level, as well as six years as the head of planning with the Commonwealth Secretariat in London, UK. Up Learn More Up

Internships Program Manager (12 Months), Full time (12 months) < Back Internships Program Manager (12 Months) Atlantic Council for International Cooperation Job Type Full time (12 months) Location Halifax, NS (Hybrid) Salary 65,000 About the Role The Program Manager will work closely with their colleague from the Marine Institute (and be a key member of a small staff team), be able to work independently on a variety of tasks, and to motivate others to participate. As a co-manager of the program, the successful candidate will have a track record of working in a collaborative environment and have direct experience implementing an internship or work placement program and have direct experience supporting youth. The Program Manager will: Co-manage the RYSING International Internship Program: including liaising with local and international hosting partners, recruitment, selection, pre-departure and re-integration program development and delivery, supervision and facilitation of logistics for interns in Canada and overseas (e.g. organize transportation, obtain visas and other immigration information, complete hiring paperwork, etc.) , and support for public engagement and innovative activities related to the internship program; Build and maintain strategic relationships with diverse communities, organizations and groups; Establish and foster relationships with intern families, communities, alumni and volunteers; Ensure due diligence and maintain risk management frameworks related to the health and safety of interns participating in programs; Work closely with the co-manager on financial management, reporting and monitoring of program budget; Complete program activities according to the intended outcomes, budget and timelines established; Prepare internal and external narrative reports for funders; Liaise with consultants, volunteers, short-term contract employees, as required; Develop and establish information and administrative systems. The Program Manager position is also responsible for: Actively participating in staff meetings and providing input towards the development of other organizational activities, operational practices and policies as required Providing general administrative support Representing ACIC and the Marine Institute at events or external meetings, when requested Responding to general telephone and email inquiries Other duties, as deemed necessary HIRING TIMELINE Application Deadline: rolling, until June 24th Interviews: June 25th and 26th Anticipated Start Date: July 13th In-Person Pre-Departure Training: July 26th - August 1st (in Antigonish, Nova Scotia) Requirements An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (international development, human resource management, project management, education, social work, etc.) or equivalent experience; Significant experience with program development and management, including demonstrated logistics management, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for results; A minimum of three to five years recent and related experience, preferably within international cooperation, not-for-profit or public engagement spheres Demonstrated competence in international project management Experience coordinating international youth programming, including proven ability to develop and facilitate training workshops; Experience with staff supervision; Knowledge or experience working with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and using results-based management processes; Strong financial management and report writing skills; Experience working in partnership or collaboration with multiple stakeholders; Demonstrable knowledge and sensitivity of the realities of diverse youth and communities, in particular youth participants who face barriers to employment and Indigenous youth, 2SLGBTQI+ youth and racialized youth; Understanding of the principles and practices of international development; Strong interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups; Commitment to open communication and collaboration in a team environment; Clear, engaging and effective written communications skills and an ability to adapt to various audiences; Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; Demonstrated good judgment and discretion, particularly when working with youth; Demonstrated ability to organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, monitor progress towards goals, and track information; Demonstrated initiative and creativity; Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Adobe, internet, e-mail); Ease in establishing effective communications, including in a cross-cultural and multilingual environment (tact, diplomacy, professionalism); Ability to handle stress and complexity; Ability to meet deadlines and objectives; Ability to work with minimal supervision and conduct independent research; Ability to establish collaborative, multi-stakeholder relations at various levels; Ability to travel in Canada and possibly internationally to perform short term missions; Able to work overtime to meet deadlines, when necessary; Ability to work as part of a remote team; Knowledge of a second, or additional languages, an asset; About the Organization Since 2002, the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) and the Marine Institute have offered internship positions through the International Youth Internship Program and the International Aboriginal Youth Internship Program. These internships provide youth with international development experience, skills, and knowledge to help better prepare them for future employment, while advancing Canadian development objectives. The current iteration of ACIC and the Marine Institute’s IYIP Program, called “Resilient Youth through Supported Inclusion toward Sustained Network Growth (RYSING), is currently in Year 2 of a five-year funding period (2024-2029) which will see 190 interns between the ages of 18 and 30 placed with international partners in 22 countries around the globe. Special priority is given to interns belonging to the following priority groups: Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, and to youth who have faced barriers to employment due to COVID. About RYSING: The Marine Institute and ACIC, along with MI partners and a consortium of ACIC members (all of whom have experience delivering transformative internship programs) collaboratively implement the RYSING International Internship Program. RYSING is currently in Year 2 of a five year funding period (and in Cohort 4 of seven anticipated cohorts). RYSING offers a variety of accessible, 16-week in-country career development placement opportunities. Knowledge transfer and skills training outcomes are based on reciprocal relationships between Canadian youth and local partner staff where each are considered stakeholders and agents of change. Internships incorporate virtual/hybrid pre-departure training and placement orientation, over a 6 week period. This allows for youth to begin engagement at a pace that fits within a part-time work schedule, and is adaptive to a variety of individual, community, and family circumstances. IYIP staff work with partners to meet individual interns' needs and address barriers to participation identified by youth during the recruitment phase, such as access to technology, peer support, and or appropriate spaces to engage in online work. Interns also take part in a 1-week intensive pre-departure training. This time will allow for building deeper connections, confidence and shared learning among peers, and give youth a sense of shared experience and strength. The connections youth gain as part of this type of group learning environment have shown to improve their well-being, commitment to program completion and continued engagement post-placement initiatives. Building on observed results from MI & ACIC Internships working with youth participants who face barriers to employment including Indigenous youth, 2SLGBTQI+ youth and racialized youth, ACIC and MI have gained significant insight into best practice for supporting equitable program access, as well as identifying and addressing systemic barriers to employment for youth post-placement. These lessons have informed our approach to prioritize pre-departure training and orientation topics, increase internship support systems while in-country - adapted to the specific needs of target groups, as well as a key program focus on mentorship, network growth and sustained engagement, training and career development support following in-country placement. To Apply Please submit your resume, cover letter, the names and contact information of three references and where you heard about the job posting, in ONE document, by e-mail to hiring@acic-caci.org by 4:00 pm AST on June 24, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please ensure that you indicate the position title in your subject line. Thank you for applying. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to arrange for an interview. Interviews will be conducted the week of June 25th, 2026. ACIC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring individuals who reflect the diversity of communities in Atlantic Canada. As such, we strongly encourage people with Indigenous ancestry and members of BIPOC communities to apply. Be sure to self-identify.

Keith Forsythe Nova Scotia Individual Member Keith Forsyth was a public Chartered Accountant for many years in Nova Scotia. Since then he has become a nomad traveling the world. He has spent over five years as an international volunteer in Africa, Southeast Asia and the Carribbean as well as spending over three years in the Canadian North. Up Learn More Up

Pure Gold Foundation New Brunswick Organizational Member Pure Gold Foundation works to empower and equip young people to develop positive values, have a growth mindset, and become well-grounded in their identity through transformative training. The organization envisions a future where young individuals confidently embrace their true potential, contributing positively to society while embracing their diverse backgrounds and identities. Up Learn More Up