Rail Connects is a diverse coalition of individuals, community organizations, businesses, and public and private interests, aligned in our mission to transform the way people move across Nova Scotia.
With a lens of environmental stewardship and on-the-ground community input, we seek to raise the public’s awareness of transit alternatives and engage communities in shaping a light rail rapid transit system that connects people from all corners of Nova Scotia. A high quality, province-wide system will promote sustainable transportation, enhance public health and quality of life, stimulate economic growth, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide choice in terms of how people move and where they choose to live, supporting housing affordability.
By 2031, we envision a province where more than half of all residents don’t require or desire a personal vehicle to get around. Urgent investment to transition from car dependency to an efficient and equitable light rail transit system is vital for Nova Scotia's prosperous future. Join our team as we tackle big 2024 strategic goals!
Specifically, we are looking for support,
- Assist in the strategic planning to inform and inspire Nova Scotians of a different future of transportation
- Create and sustain for time of position a social media presence for Rail Connects across at least 2 platforms.
- Assist with editing speeches and statement to be presented at high stakeholder events
- Conducting a journalistic study on all level government spending on roads, EVs and transit etc
- A historic investigation of what travel in Nova Scotia used to be like. Have you heard of the Day Train that used to run Bedford to Halifax! Open to 8 week placement if works with student schedule.
Open to full remote working, presence in Halifax is not needed, but we do have in person meetings once a month.
The team at rail connects will provide learning experiences for you across the fields of construction, law, engineering, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and more. The most important skills are creativity, communication, and independence.
- Experience with social media platforms
- Independent and resourceful thinker
- Skills in investigation with strong ethical reporting skills
- Good listener and facilitator in public engagement sessions
Considered an asset,
- Previous volunteer or life experience with public transit (i.e. did you live previously in Toronto and take the GO daily, we would love to have your insights on the team!)
- Experience working with Mi'Kmaq communities
- Experience with public speaker
***NSCC Students Please Note: All work placements must be pre-approved by your faculty and workexperience@nscc.ca in order to receive credit towards your NSCC Credential. Please check in with your faculty before accepting any job offer***
Rail Connects, Nova Scotia Alliance (Non-Profit) 2100-1801 Hollis Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3N4
Ryley Urban railconnects@gmail.com Preferred Contact: Email
