Job Description

350 King Street East, Suite 104, Hamilton On L8N 3Y3   Phone 905-522-1148   Fax 905-522-9124

POST-SECONDARY RESEARCH ASSISTANT – Remote Position

(Youth Summer Job)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Post-Secondary Research Assistant is a youth summer position funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program. The position focuses on research and dissemination of community trends. The candidates must meet the eligibility requirements as set out by the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, including being between the ages of 15 and 30.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyse data from various datasets using Excel.
• Use data visualizationtools to create charts and infographics.
• Prepare reports based on research findings.
• Working with community partners to collaborate on sourcing additional datasets.
• Key informant interviews to deepen quantitative analysis with qualitative data.
• Write blog posts to provide insights and analysis of the data trends.
• Assist with the dissemination of reports on website and in social media.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education (completed or currently enrolled) from any of the programsareas of social sciences, urban planning or public health, or equivalent work and life experience.
• Experience in descriptive data analysis and Microsoft Excel functions including formulas and cha
• Understanding of social justice issues including inequality, discrimination and inclusion.
• Website and social mediaexperience.
• Excellent writing skills and communication skills to work with partners and colleagues.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

CANADA SUMMER JOBS INITIATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Job Type: Summer Position, Full-Time (30 hours per week)

Contract Duration: June to August (9 weeks)

Salary: $16.45 per hour

ABOUT US

The Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton (SPRC) is a small-sized, non-profit, registered charitable organization that conducts community-based research and community development. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for all citizens in Hamilton through research, community development, community engagement, and system and service planning. Our vision is to create a community that provides a socially, physically, and economically supportive environment and supports public participation and community integration to preserve and enhance the health and well-being of our population. We offer career and development opportunities and an environmentally-friendly workplace culture.

Please forward your cover letter and resume, saved as an MS Word document, before Wednesday, June 10 at 4:00 pm to:

Subject: Research Assistant

Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton, 350 King Street East, Suite 104, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Y3

Fax (905) 522 – 9124 / Email: jobs@sprc.hamilton.on.ca

Applicants will undergo a skills testing exercise. We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The SPRC is an equal opportunity employer: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender persons and persons with a physical disability are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or interview process should advise the above contact so arrangements can be made.