Program & Research Assistant - Guelph, Canada - The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington

Description

Program & Research Assistant (Two Positions Available)

MISSION STATEMENT

We are passionately committed to enhancing the well-being of children and youth by connecting them to experiences and supports that contribute to their sense of belonging and help them to reach their full potential.

SUMMARY OF ROLE
The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington is looking for two individuals to support the Program Management team with projects and research to improve the impact of the Foundation's core services focusing primarily on
food security,
mental health, education and belonging (including
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)

Tasks and Responsibilities include:

• Support strategic and program plans with a focus on enhancing and deepening impacts for clients.
• Research for program assessment and implementation purposes regarding mental health, educational supports, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Collect and analyze community data including, but not limited to mental health, food (in)security, education, and belonging.
• Research and support the development of funding sources, partnerships, and grants for programs, as well as initiatives that support equity and diversity and improve accessibility.
• Research and support creation of Feedback-Impact Plan to ensure qualitative and quantitative data is collected including collecting identitybased data, creating accessible feedback tools (i.e., surveys), and tracking/organizing data and impact reports.
• Organize programrelated research, statistics, success stories and program feedback for future use in communications and evaluation.
• Research of postsecondary navigation and mentoring services for students to access scholarships and bursaries.
• Review, edit, and create program SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), as needed.
• Review and interpret provincial and municipal legislation to ensure inclusion and accessibility standards are being met. Ensure compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), including training and evaluating practices.
• Evaluate and report on the progress of employment equity and diversity, and review of

Decent Work practices and culture.


ELIGIBILITY
This position is funded by
Canada Summer Jobs.

All applicants must meet the following criteria:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of the employment;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the _Immigration and Refugee Protection Act _*;
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
- *International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents._


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Education and/or experience in research and policy development, specifically in the social service sector.
• Experience in the field of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is an asset. Commitment to EDI is a requirement.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong technological skills including MS Office Programs (i.e., Word, SharePoint, Excel).
• Keen attention to detail.
• A desire to learn and grow.

ENVIRONMENT AND POSITION DETAILS

• This position will be working primarily at the Children's Foundation office, however there is the option for a hybrid remote/inperson work environment. We will supply equipment.
• 35 hours per week for 8 weeks
• Anticipated Start date: Monday, July 10, 202
• Hourly wage: $19.95 [CFGW is a Liveable Wage Employer]

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All private information received in relation to an accommodation request will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with those involved in the recruitment process.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
We encourage all interested applicants to apply, even if they do not have every single qualification listed. We consider a combination of factors in the hiring process.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. We adhere to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required.

Land Acknowledgment

The Children's Foundation recognizes the unique status of Indigenous peoples as original inhabitants of the land in which we live and work and understand that our relationship must be rooted in an approach that recognizes this and the impact of colonialism.

Our office space is located on the traditional lands of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinabewaki, Attiwonderonk, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation peoples, under Treaty 3.

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