Strategy and Research Assistant- Canada Summer Jobs - Toronto, Canada - YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA of Greater Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

5 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Hourly Rate:
$ Check out the YMCA's total compensation package

Location:
Hybrid with 1 day/week at 90 Eglington Avenue East, Toronto

Work Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Employment Type:
Contract Part Time Hourly ( Upto 16 weeks)

Number of Vacancies: 02

Anticipated Start Date:
June 03, 2024

Deadline to Apply:
May 24, 2024 by 5pm

Be the Spark Join our dynamic team of Strategy and Research, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work

The Strategy & Research Assistant will provide support to the strategic planning team working on the developing the YMCA of Greater Toronto's next five-year strategic plan.

The focus will be on supporting the development of the strategic framework and advancing the Association's work in key areas across the GTA.

The position will involve reviewing documents and internal data, conducting background research, writing reports and coordinating and participating in engagement meetings.

In this role, you will:

Conduct primary research, write briefing notes and provide administrative support to the strategic planning team.
Support the development and implementation of the YMCA of Greater Toronto's next fiveyear strategic year plan.
Support meetings, workshop and data collection with members, volunteer and program team by organizing logistics, prepare materials and document results.
Summarize research and evaluation findings, help make them actionable for the YMCA and prepare compelling presentations, dashboards and data visualizations to share them with management.
Collaborate with stakeholders across different departments within the YMCA of Greater Toronto to gather feedback on strategic initiatives and assist in the refinement and optimization of the organization's strategic plan
Perform other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

Commitment to the YMCA's Mission, Vision and Values
Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Canada Summer Jobs Requirements**:

Must be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada

You bring:

Postsecondary education at the late undergraduate or preferably graduate level, in business administration, public administration, or social sciences or equivalent experience.
Knowledge or previous experience with organizational strategy, community engagement, social innovation, process improvement or design thinking is an asset
Previous quantitative and qualitative research experience is an asset
Ability to organize and synthesize information from multiple sources
Welldeveloped interpersonal, and relationship building skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization, time management and multitasking skills
Dependable, detailoriented and thorough
Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and nonvisible dimensions of diversity
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.

We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work.

We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors.

Learn more in our strategic plan, _Ignite the Light_,_ which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check.

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