Project - Repository of Completed IA Projects Feasibility Study
Proejct ID: 20
Summary of project:
We will study and report on the feasibility of developing a searchable repository of completed public impact assessments.
Project Supervisor: Martin Haefele
Project Details:
Martin Haefele
Manager, Whitehorse Designated Office
Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board
Suite 203 309 Strickland Street
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2J9
P: 867-456-3201
martin.haefele@yesab.ca
www.yesab.ca
Application closing date: 3 March
Section, committee, etc.: Publications Committee
Estimated time required to comoplete the project: 30-50 hours
Purpose/Background:
It would be useful for IAIA members to have access to a repository of completed IAs that they could use for learning and reference. This would be a large undertaking. We will explore the feasibility and utility of developing this repository.
Description of tasks:
Working with the Project Supervisor, put together an initial "Concept Note" for what this repository would comprise. This will include: identifying similar existing repositories; identifying whether the IAIA has attempted this previously; identifying the parameters that would need to be searchable (e.g., language, location, type of project it was conducted on, issues included in the IA); and writing up a brief description of what we think an IAIA repository could be and what the "value proposition" is.
Conduct research with a small number (10-12) IAIA members from different backgrounds to understand whether this concept has utility for members. Document the research findings.
Draw up a written summary describing the conclusion on whether or not to proceed with this project. If the recommendation is to proceed, develop a plan for how to proceed.
Please note that this project does not involve actually developing the repository“ it is a feasibility study only. Developing the repository would comprise a separate project.
Skills required by applicant:
- Familiarity with integrated assessments;
- Familiarity with the regulatory IA process;
- High skill level with Microsoft Word and Excel;
- Reliable access to a computer and the internet;
- High degree of skill in searching for information online;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Fluency in English;
- Strong writing skills.
Hard deadlines: None