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Employment Opportunities

Project Manager-Toronto EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: Project Manager Organization: Grasshopper Solar Location: Toronto, Ontario Established turnkey solar power provider seeks experienced, qualified Project Manager with exceptional skills and the ability to contribute high quality work, meet critical timelines and problem solve with integrity and efficiency. Qualifications: • Knowledge of OPA FIT Program details and procedures • Extensive understanding of PV technology and industry • Strong project management experience • Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills • Excellent communication, collaborative and customer service skills • Ability to manage a small team of support members • Working knowledge of building code requirements, zoning and permitting • Engineering degree or Engineering Technologist diploma from accredited academic institution • Expertise in AutoCAD software • Knowledge of RETScreen and other modeling software • Proficiency in Microso Grasshopper Solar careers@grasshoppersolar.com

Are you aware of Scientific Research & Experimental Tax Credits? All Canadian Businesses involved in research and development or improvements in technology, are eligible for income tax credits under the SR&ED program. It is the largest source of federal government support for unique innovations. The SR&ED program could save your business many thousands of dollars depending on the scope of the project you undertake. Even if the project is unsuccessful businesses can still qualify for the tax credit. In recent years 75% of successful claimants have been small businesses. There is the common perception this only applies to high-tech & scientific industries. There are a wide variety of industries such as agriculture, medicine, manufacturing, engineering and many others that are eligible for support. Let Peter j Aspley & Associates assess your projects eligibility for the program based on advancement of technology or innovative processes. Call (613) 384-7533 or (613) 539-8133 for more information or email paspleyconsulting@bell.net Peter J. Aspley & Assoc.

Gordon M. McAlary P.Eng. Professional Services Available: Alternative Energy Engineer Gordon M. McAlary P.Eng. Cell: 613-583-4673 Email: gmcalary@kos.net website: www.gmmcalary.ca Gordon M. McAlary P.Eng. gmcalary@kos.net

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Items For Sale

The SWITCH Association Plan The SWITCH Association Plan is a benefits plan developed by SWITCH member Betty-Anne Howard and her team at Making Dreams A Reality Financial Services. The Association Plan is optional for SWITCH members businesses, and can be customized for each company, http://makingdreamsareality.ca/switch-association-plan/ Betty-Anne Howard bettyanne@teamipg.com

Clean Air Lawn Care In 2011 Nature's Way Landscaping will be offering "Clean Air Lawn Care". Our maintenance equipment will be comprised of cordless electrical versions that will be charged at our Gananoque office PV system and on our Trailer mounted PV system - along with our very successful Organic lawn care operations we now have the ability to really offer our customers a chance to reduce their Carbon footprint. We will also be selling Cordless equipment at our Gananoque store The Sustainable Garden starting in late April / early May 2011. Please visit our web site www.sustainablegarden.ca for developments Nature's Way Landscaping www.sustainablegarden.ca

Registration for our 2011 summer CSA is now open Looking for local, certified organic vegetables & herbs? Register for Patchwork Gardens CSA (weekly food basket) right now and get connected with the people that grow your food! Becoming a member of Patchwork Gardens CSA connects you directly with the people who grow your food. Along with your weekly basket of organic veggies, recipes, prepared food, and cooking suggestions, you will have the opportunity to come out to the farm garden for informative tours, workshops, as well as many occasions to take part in your food production by participating in one of our many CSA days. During these days you work alongside Patchwork Gardens’ farmers, learning about organic food and developing skills and knowledge to be put to work in your own kitchen, conversations and gardens. For details and to download the registration form, visit www.patchworkgardens.ca. Patchwork Gardens CSA - Community Supported Agriculture www.patchworkgardens.ca

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Training and Education

Sunflower Farm Workshop The Living Sustainably and Independently, Ready for Rough Times, Hands-On, Solar-Powered, All You Can Grow Workshop at Sunflower Farm, Tamworth Cam Mather, author of "Thriving During Challenging Times" is offering an all-day workshop and tour of his off-grid home. With the realities of the ongoing financial crisis, climate change, resource depletion and peak oil, this workshop will provide you with a strategy for personal solutions including; • How to power and heat your home • How to grow and store more of your own food • How to change your relationship with money to deal with uncertain times Cost of this workshop is $100 per person and is limited to 12 participants. This fee includes lunch and refreshments. For more information please visit; http://www.cammather.com/off-grid-retreat/upcoming-workshops-at-sunflower-farm The Living Sustainably and Independently Workshop www.cammather.com

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