Research Assistant

**FROM**: Human

Resource Services Officer

**SUBJECT**: Summer

Student Opportunity

Research Assistant - Student

May 2024 to August 16, 2024

One (1) position

The Simcoe County District School Board is

seeking qualified applicants for the position of Research Assistant - Student for

Summer 2024 in the SCDSB’s Research and Decision Support Services department.

Reporting to the Manager of Research and Decision Support, the successful

qualitative data analysis and research skills. This position will work on-site

at the Education Centre.

**Location**: Education

Centre

Midhurst,

Ontario

**Rate**: Summer

student, year 1 $17.43

/ hour

Summer student, year

2 $17.97 / hour

Summer student, year

3 $18.50 / hour

Summer student, year

4 $19.04 / hour

**Start Date**: May

2024

**Qualifications**:
**Required**: University or College student, with experience

and/ or training in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, editing

and report writing.

Ability to work independently and follow directions. Detail oriented with strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Extensive computer

experience and a working knowledge of

**Preferred**: An

understanding of qualitative data analysis and the ability to organize, merge and

summarize large quantities of data or text.

detailing education, experience, and qualifications; documentation confirming

certifications; and written permission to contact two professional references on or before 12:00 p.m. May 6, 2024. Cover letters may be addressed to Lisa

Newton, Manager of Research and Decision Support.

To view the posting on the ATE web-site, select

“Search Jobs”, select “Support Applicants”, then use the search section to look

for positions with the Simcoe County District School Board. To

1. Sign into your ApplyToEducation Support (ECE, EA/TA, Clerical,

Custodian, etc. or Management and Professionals) applicant account;
2. Select Search Jobs from the Job Postings section;
3. Enter the ATE Job Code # in the Keywords field;
4. Click the [SEARCH] button at

the bottom of the page;
5. Select the position of interest and click the [APPLY] button on the job description page.

process are covered by the Simcoe County District School Board.**

Application packages

applicants require assistance in registering for ATE, the ATE Help Desk may be

contacted at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.

Guided by the

principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County

District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and

inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs

for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate,

short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are

committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and

equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of

our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse

identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples,

visible minorities, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist

the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative

is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our

prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional

references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires

to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to

beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory

training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All

applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those

who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

April 22, 2024 ST-2 ATE # - 3730748