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Research Support Assistant, Quality Management and Evaluation – May 10, 2022
Contract Type: Short term summer contract (full-time, 8 weeks – Canada Summer Jobs Initiative)
Rate of Pay $16/hour Posting Date
Deadline Date: 18 May 2022, 5:00pm
MANDATORY DATES:
Interviews will be scheduled on one of the following dates: May 25, May 26, May 27
Start Date: 6 June 2022
Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services is a Community Health Centre that aims to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable immigrants, refugees, and their communities. We do this by facilitating access to services and addressing systemic inequities. The Centre envisions a future in which diverse individuals, families and communities can achieve health with dignity.
NOTE: To be eligible to apply for this position you must:
Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent residents or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Initiative. As such, applicants must meet the requirements indicated above; and applications from individuals who reflect the broad diversity of communities we work with, including those from newcomer, racialized and LGBTQ+ communities, is highly encouraged. **********************************************************************************************
NOTE: All staff are expected to work on-site maintaining COVID-19 safety protocols and may be required to travel to and work at other sites as required. Complete Vaccination is mandatory.
All positions contribute to our COVID-19 response efforts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support literature reviews and environmental scans for evidence- informed program planning and evaluation activities particularly for our annual evaluation projects
Support quantitative data analysis and perform descriptive and inferential analysis, triangulate with qualitative data
Support development of knowledge mobilization products to report on findings, e.g. written reports, posters, and infographics
Support the design communication tools for maximizing efficiency of planning and evaluation
Support other planning, development, and implementation of evaluation activities, as needed
Other duties, relevant to the position, as assigned
Work evenings and weekends as required
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
An interest in working in community-based organizations
An understanding social determinants of health and issues faced by vulnerable communities
Familiar with Taylor Massey neighbourhood, including Crescent Town, Teesdale and Oakridge neighbourhoods (east end);and Syme-Woolner, Weston and Mount-Dennis neighbourhoods (west end)
Commitment to work from an integrated anti-oppression framework Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to plan and organize activities and to take initiative and work independently
Computer proficiency, including MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, etc.), internet, etc.
A second language is an asset
Skills and experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis is an asset.
Knowledge and/or experience with program evaluation is an asset.
Punctual, reliable, proactive communicator
Salary: $16 per hour
Hours: 35 per week Location: 340 College St., Ste. 500
Bargaining Unit: This position excluded from the bargaining unit. Application Method Please send a resume and short cover letter to: Email: jobs@accessalliance.ca, No phone calls please. Subject: Research Support Assistant, Quality Management and Evaluation Deadline: 18 May 2022, 5:00pm
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will receive acknowledgement. Please note that a criminal background check (Vulnerable sector) will be conducted for this position.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Access Alliance encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.
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