Refugee 613 Research Support Officer

1 week ago

Ottawa, Canada Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization Full time
  • Position: Refugee 613 Research Support Officer
  • Term: Summer 2023, June 12, 2023 - August 4, 2023 (8 weeks, Full Time - 35 hrs/week)
  • Reports to: Community Coordinator, Refugee 613

Are you between 15 and 30 years of age with experience in undertaking qualitative research projects? Are you passionate about using your writing, analytical and data-gathering skills to make a difference for immigrants in Ottawa? Refugee 613 needs you this summer

About OCISO

OCISO supports immigrants through the journey of making Canada their home by providing creative and responsive programs that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, by building community through mutual respect and partnerships, and by fostering healthy and inclusive spaces for open dialogue and healing.

About Refugee 613

Refugee 613 is a communications organization created by a network of service providers, refugee sponsors and community volunteers. We provide our partners and the public with information, connection and inspiration to improve the welcome and integration of refugees. As part of our commitment to actively work to dismantle systemic racism, we strive to ensure equity and inclusion are embedded in our internal practices and services. Our small, energetic and diverse team highly values life experience, curiosity and creativity. We work hard, laugh a lot and care deeply about what we do.

Position Summary

This position is funded by the federal Canada Summer Jobs program to provide employment experience to youth between the age of 15 and 30 years old. The Research Support Officer will support Refugee 613’s community outreach work by working closely with the local Community Outreach Coordinator to undertake a special project to map Ottawa’s newcomer communities and diverse language groups. This includes assisting the Refugee 613 team in developing a plan for assessing information and service needs and identifying existing community supports and their unique eligibility criteria

Main Responsibilities:
  • Assist in developing and implementing a project plan for compiling data for a comprehensive mapping of immigrant communities in Ottawa, with an emphasis on communities with refugee and/or racialized populations
  • Conduct a literature review and engage stakeholders and community leaders to compile data on community sizes, languages, leadership, contact information, etc.
  • Support Refugee 613 team to develop an outreach plan to identify information assets and challenges of refugee communities
  • Assist in preparation of reports, briefings and infographics to share learning with Refugee 613 team, community members and stakeholders
  • Administrative tasks as required, including meeting coordination, ad hoc project-specific research etc.
  • Perform other related duties as may be assigned
  • Demonstrate a commitment to OCISO’s culture of respect approach

Mandatory Terms (set by funder):

  • Age between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
  • Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act [S.C. 2001. c. 27]
  • Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations

Please note: International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

Qualifications:
  • Studies or training in social policy, human geography, communications, law or related fields
  • Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in collecting, organizing, and manipulating qualitative data
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with marginalized populations
  • Highly motivated, creative and organized
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written knowledge of English and French required; proficiency in other languages considered an asset
  • Ability to work with a small, mission-driven team in a sensitive, respectful manner
  • Experience in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task and work independently
  • Proficiency with the full MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, as well as Google Suite and Mail Chimp

Languages required for this job:

English and French

Salary: $15.50/hour

How to Apply:

NOTE: Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered

Please send the following documents to Halimah Shaw, Chief Human Resources & Operations Officer: hr@ociso.org, by May 25, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. (EST) Rolling interviews will be conducted.

  • A cover letter, with the following file name: NAME_ReaserchSupportOfficer_CoverLetter
  • A resume with the following file name: NAME_ ReaserchSupportOfficer_Resume
  • Please include in your application a cover letter summarizing in less than 250 words how you meet the qualifications listed above. Do not just list your work history in your cover letter. Instead, show us that you have the research and outreach skills we are looking for

We encourage applications from qualified people of all backgrounds, especially women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.

OCISO is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, OCISO will endeavor to provide accommodation to people with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the HR Administrator upon scheduling your interview.

Please note, after the hiring process is complete and before joining, OCISO requires successful candidates to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination document as a condition of employment, subject to an Ontario Human Rights Code exemption.

Thank you for your interest in joining OCISO. We appreciate all applications.Due to the volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those selected for further consideration process upon request.

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