Research Trainee

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

**Job ID**: 44898

**Job Category**:Policy, Planning & Research

**Division & Section**:Economic Development & Culture, EDC Museum & Heritage Services

**Work Location**:Metro Hall, 55 John Street

**Job Type & Duration**:Full-time, Temporary Vacancy, 4 Months

**Hourly Rate**:$20.17 - $22.10

**Shift Information**: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week

**Affiliation**: L79 Full-time

**Number of Positions Open**: 1

**Posting Period**: 03-Apr-2024 to 17-Apr-2024

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Assists with assembling and compiling information/survey packages.
- Collects data by distributing questionnaires, visiting sites, going door to door, asking participants/groups for information/opinions etc.
- Travels to various locations and/or attends special events to provide support/on-site assistance and distribute information.
- Assists with packing, loading, lifting, moving, delivering and unpacking supplies, displays etc.
- Documents findings. Inputs/retrieves/updates/maintains data.
- Assists with organizing and presenting data collected.
- Assists with compiling and consolidation of data for others to analyze/process.
- Assists others with drafting documents, bulletins etc. and data analysis.
- Assists in maintaining data/statistics.
- Assists with various office functions.
- Answers calls, provides general information, takes messages and directs inquiries to appropriate staff to answer questions/handle requests

**Key Qualifications**:

- Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of a post-secondary degree or diploma program in data management, information studies, museum management or arts administration and/or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook).
- Experience conducting research and analysis.

**You must also have**:

- Previous experience working in a gallery or museum environment would be an asset.
- Knowledge of data systems or databases would be an asset.
- Strong problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work in a demanding environment with many competing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as cooperatively as a member.

**Note**:The applicant pool from this job posting may be used for similar summer job opportunities in various divisions.

**Equity, Diversity and Inclusion**

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