Spring Internship - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Community Housing

Toronto Community Housing

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job #:

7578

Division:

Operations

Vacancy Type:

Seasonal/Casual

Affiliation:

Non-Union:
Management & Exempt

Contract Length:

Approximately 3 Months

Grade:

Intern
- # of Vacancies:

15

Salary/Hourly:

37,945.05

Work Details (Days/hours):

36.25 hours per week

Posted Date:

2/13/23

Existing or New:

Existing

Deadline to Apply:

2/27/23

Make a difference
Do you want all persons in Toronto to have the opportunity to thrive? If working in a collaborative environment and feeling like you contribute to the greater good is where you see yourself, you may want to consider working with Toronto Community Housing

Toronto Community Housing's Youth/Second Career Internship Program was created to test experiences, to allow Interns to meet professionals in different fields, and develop experience for adults seeking entry into a new career avenue.

Internships and training opportunities provided by Toronto Community Housing will enable Interns to develop skills and interests through meaningful opportunities that may lead to careers providing financial stability and ongoing professional development.

Please click the link and review "TCHC Spring Internship - Unit Descriptions" to get a better understanding of each unit.

The Centre for the Advancement of Black People 931 Yong Street
Strategic Planning and Stakeholder Relations 931 Yong Street
Strategic Communications 931 Yong Street
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 931 Yong Street
Talent Acquisition 931 Yong Street
Learning and Organizational Development 931 Yong Street
Construction and Preservation (Architectural Special Programs) 35 Carl Hall Road
Planned Project Services 35 Carl Hall Road
Strategic Procurement 35 Carl Hall Road
Safer Communities (Violence Reduction Program Wilson Avenue
Community Safety and Support West Region 495 Wilson Avenue
Community Safety and Support East Region Victoria Park Avenue
Revitalization and Renewal Communities 37 Varna Drive (Lawrence Heights)

What you'll do

Liaise with other divisions within the organization and potentially external partners helping to coordinate data management, administration, outreach/community materials, events, and local initiatives
Support the planning and coordination of events, implementation and promotion of programs or initiatives, trainings or meetings
Develop and distribute promotional materials
Liaise with relevant business units, community partners, agencies, stakeholders or clients of assigned business unit
Support teams to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs or projects
Collect and complete administrative forms, reports, evaluation tools and statistical information, as necessary
Perform administrative duties including data entry, creating correspondence, taking notes, etc. as required
Conduct outreach activities to establish contact with tenants or stakeholders for relevant business unit activities
Complete progress reports biweekly and a final report at the end of the work term
Other related duties as assigned

What you'll need

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) or College, University degree (within the last year)
Demonstrated knowledge, experience and/or academic background in working with TCH tenants
Experience with program planning, implementation, evaluation and /or project management
Strong interpersonal skills
Be proactive and ready to lead initiatives where requested
Show a demonstrated commitment or interest in social housing, or effecting positive change in TCHC's communities across the city
Strong written, verbal communication and organizational skills
Independent research skills
Developed understanding of local and provincial housing policies considered an asset
Strong organizational and strategic thinking skills
Capable of taking responsibility and showing initiative in a fastpaced environment
Strong presentation skills
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

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