Social Policy Researcher

3 weeks ago

Burnaby, Canada BCIT Student Association Full time

**Title**: Social Policy Researcher - Canada Summer Jobs Program

**Reports to**: Executive Director
FT/PT: Full-time

**Permanent/Temporary**: Temporary, 8 weeks

**Wage**: $18.00/hour

**Start date**:June 26th2023
Work hours: Monday to Friday, 7 hours a day
- **Disclaimer**:_ _This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program which is a government funded program that offers paid summer employment for young Canadians to develop industry skills, knowledge, experience, and networking opportunities. Students are encouraged to apply. International students are not eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet the predetermined Government program eligibility before they apply._

**The following 3 requirements must be met to be eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs position**:

- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee

Protection Act.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. International students

**Who We Are.**

The Student Association of BCIT is a non-profit student services and advocacy organization at the second largest post-secondary institution in British Columbia. The SA supports and enhances the quality of student life for over 48,000 full-time and part-time students across five campuses. Students lead our organization and drive our strategy. Everything that we do is about increasing the value of the student experience.

**The Position.**

The Social Policy Researcher is responsible for supporting the development of the Student Association’s policy advocacy by contributing to the review and analysis of available literature and studies on education policy. In the role, the Researcher will develop valuable critical thinking and communication skills, while participating in efforts to generate increased awareness and understanding of relevant policies among colleagues and internal stakeholders.

**More specifically, your key duties and responsibilities will be the following**:
**Public Policy Research**
- Assist external advocacy staff in researching and analyzing public policy matters affecting post-secondary education in BC
- Research historic studies and statistical data in relational to student outcomes
- Consolidate and analyze comparative data on other student associations’ structure and decision-making process

**Research Presentation and Communication**
- Work with the others to prepare briefing materials for incoming BCITSA Executives
- Research and summarize the structure of the Association, the state of education policy, and the organizing framework for post-secondary institutions
- Assist with drafting correspondence and presentations concerning education policy

**Operational Duties**
- Understand and follow all Association policies and procedures
- Assist in reviewing and consolidating policies, procedures, and processes applicable to the external advocacy work of the Student Association and its Executives

**Relationship Building, Networking and Communication**
- Cultivate authentic relationships with all staff, as well as key internal and external stakeholders such as BCIT officials, TransLink, and various public sector actors
- Work to compile applicable contact lists and resources to assist the Association in developing and maintaining various external relationships

**Other Related Duties**
- Assist other staff with duties, especially when busy
- Other related duties as required

**BCITSA Agent**
- Maintain a professional and friendly demeanor when interacting with any internal or external stakeholders
- Understand and promote our mission and values naturally and know our basic history

**Supplementary Information**
- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions as required
- Must be able to focus on a digital computer display for long periods of time

**In addition, you must have**:

- Research and analysis skills
- Project management skills
- Multi-tasking skills

**What You Get in Return.**

We are a fun, dynamic team who are focused on putting forward their best. We focus on collaboration and creating meaningful relationships. Our staff receive discounted parking, 40% off food items, and 25% off store items.

**How to Apply**
- BCITSA respectfully acknowledges that the land on which BCIT’s main campuses are located is the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the shared traditional territories of the Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and xʷ məθkʷəyə̓ m (Musqueam) First Nations._

**Salary**: $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (

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