East Metro Youth Services, an accredited Children’s Mental Health Centre in East Toronto, is inviting applications for the position Afghan Outreach Worker. Services will be delivered in Scarborough. This position is part of an exciting and innovative collaboration between service providers, including organizations serving the Afghan community, and the Psychology Foundation of Canada that have come together as Diversity in Action Scarborough (DIAS).
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
No phone calls please. Only successful candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply to:
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Postdoctoral Fellowship
Recent events in Europe including the riots in Paris, the protests and arson that followed the death of Theo Van Gogh in the Netherlands and the public unrest following the publication of cartoons of Mohammed in Denmark are related to processes and experiences of exclusion. Exclusion exists when participation in economic, social, political, and cultural realms is limited or devalued. By focussing on exclusion, attention shifts to rights, redistribution, and questions about processes that influence individual opportunities to shape the nature and structure of society. A
focus on Canadian Trends in Social Exclusion will constitute a powerful
starting point for building substantial knowledge on the following
themes: Potential Project The proposed postdoctoral fellowship would explore the extent, nature and causes of the current exclusion of newcomers to Canada. The proposed research should consider the challenges that economic and political changes pose for social inclusion and exclusion of newcomers. The research should also take into account the new geography of immigrant settlement in Canada. Our approach is inherently multidisciplinary since the study of exclusion necessarily involves multiple and diverse disciplinary perspectives so we encourage proposals from sociology, political science, geography, history and other disciplines. To understand trends in social exclusion, we propose that the postdoctoral fellow explore:
· the
extent and nature of contemporary trends in social exclusion by
compiling media references, reports from government and nongovernmental
agencies, and scholarly articles concerning topics such as : · contemporary theoretical and empirical understanding of the economic exclusion of Canadian immigrants and its implications for social, cultural, and political inclusion, particularly for racialised minorities, women, and youth. In addition to
conducting his or her own research, the postdoctoral fellow will be
responsible for: Familiarity with, and ability to work with statistical data would be an asset. This postdoctoral fellowship is funded jointly by the Ontario Ministry of Research & Innovation and York University. Salary per annum will be $50,000 plus benefits, and duration will be two years. The successful applicant is expected to complete his/her Ph.D. no later than six months after beginning the fellowship. Applicant must spend 1% of her/his time mentoring undergraduates at York. Applicants should submit a letter describing their relevant research, experiences and interests, a curriculum vitae, pertinent reprints, and arrange to have three letters of reference addressed to Dr. Valerie Preston, Dr. Robert Latham, and Dr. Leah Vosko, and sent c/o Dr. Leah Vosko, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3; phone: (416) 736-2100 x 33157 , fax: (416) 650-3876, E mail: lvosko@yorku.ca York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at: http://www.yorku.ca/acadjobs/index.htm, or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. Priority is given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents in Canada. Deadline: Applications must be received by September 29, 2008. Interviews will be conducted in early October. It is expected that the successful applicant will begin postdoctoral research at York by December 31, 2008.
Application deadline: October 15, 2008
People for Education is a community
group of parents working to support public education in Ontario’s
English, French and Catholic schools. We are a registered charity. We
began in 1996 and work in three main areas: Conducting research,
communicating with the public, and providing resources/support for
parents across Ontario.
STUDENT ANALYST
The purpose of this research project is to ensure that immigrant labour market institutions (including immigrant service agencies, advocacy groups, employer associations, regulators, governments and labour unions) are working with the best information available on the characteristics of immigrant populations, labour market processes, and human resource management practices. The project will provide customized data retrieval and analysis to meet the needs of institutions and provide them with training in the interpretation and use of such data. Duties Skills They must be at ease analyzing and interpreting descriptive statistics. Working knowledge of statistical software such as SPSS, SAS or Stata is preferred. Familiarity with Statistics Canada data sources will also be an asset. Candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, be fast learners, detail-oriented and have strong analytical skills. A high level of integrity is required as student analysts must adhere to confidentiality guidelines when using statistical databases. Preference will be given to students in sociology, immigration studies, human resources management, industrial relations, economics, geography, or a related social science field. These are part-time positions starting in September 2008, 10 hours per week during the Fall, Winter and Summer semesters. Review of applications will begin on August 11 th, 2008. No application received after September 5th, 2008 at 5 p.m. will be considered.Applicants should send a cover letter,
curriculum vitae and the names of two referees to:
Terms of Reference for Research Contract – PhD student The funder of the research is the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC; see www.sshrc.ca for more info); the grant is a ‘SSHRC Cluster Grant’. The grant is hosted by the Centre for Refugee Studies (CRS) at York University and is national and international in scope.
Proposed Report/Paper[1] Background and assumptions: One aim of our larger research project is to build a “network of networks”: the Canadian Refugee Research Network (CRRN), which will produce, share and consolidate knowledge across space, as well as globalize knowledge production. The assumption of this assignment is that the CRRN is ‘a next step’ in enabling researchers who are working on refugee and forced migration research in academic institutions, governments, I/NGOs, refugee camps, etc in the development and sustenance of global knowledge production. We also expect that the evaluation framework will demonstrate the strengths and weaknesses of the CRRN. The task: The report will examine the direction and value of the development of the Network.
Specifically, it will: Other research duties as required.
Proposed Remuneration:
Qualifications Please send written applications, including a CV and writing sample to: Michele Millard, Coordinator, Centre for Refugee Studies, 321 York Lanes, York University. Please do not e-mail or fax your application. Deadline for Application Submissions: June 18, 2008
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Intellectual property is an issue for discussion. A co-authored
publication may also come directly from the work. We seek the
maximum impact of all ‘knowledge’ produced, including this, and are
open to co-authoring publications based on this research being of
interest to you. SSHRC would be acknowledged in all pubs.
Terms of Reference for Research
Contract– PhD student The funder of the research is the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC; see www.sshrc.ca for more info); the grant is a ‘SSHRC Cluster Grant’. The grant is hosted by the Centre for Refugee Studies (CRS) at York University and is national and international in scope.
Proposed Report/Paper[1] Background and assumptions: One aim of our larger research project is to build a “network of networks”: the Canadian Refugee Research Network (CRRN), which will produce, share and consolidate knowledge across space, as well as globalize knowledge production. The assumption of this assignment is that a CRRN virtual research community will enable researchers who are working on refugee and forced migration research in academic institutions, governments, I/NGOs, refugee camps, etc in the development and sustenance of global knowledge production towards improvement in the well-being of refugees and forced migrants. We envisage the development of a virtual research community that includes global online connections and communications and a virtual library with materials from the South and North and fully accessible to the South and North. The task: The report/discussion paper will propose ways of virtually communicating within and among groups of researchers, research centres, students, practitioners, policy makers and refugees world-wide.
Specifically, it will:
Additional requirements: Other research duties as required.
Proposed Remuneration Qualifications ►
Required: York University PhD student in a social science related
discipline; excellent written and communication skills; internet and
computer literate; knowledge of refugee/forced migration issues Please send written applications, including a CV and writing sample to: Michele Millard, Coordinator, Centre for Refugee Studies, 321 York Lanes, York University. Please do not e-mail or fax your application. Deadline for Application Submissions: June 18, 2008
[1]
Intellectual property is an issue for discussion. A co-authored
publication may also come directly from the work. We seek the
maximum impact of all ‘knowledge’ produced, including this, and are
open to co-authoring publications based on this research being of
interest to you. SSHRC would be acknowledged in all pubs.
Department / Location: The Atlantic Metropolis Centre is a consortium of academic researchers, government representatives, and non-governmental organizations dedicated to pursuing policy-relevant research related to immigration, population migrations, and cultural diversity. It pursues research agendas distinctive to the Atlantic Region, as well as research programs addressing the national policy priorities of the National Metropolis Project. Working under the supervision of the Directors, the Coordinator and Communications Officer will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Atlantic Metropolis Centre. Responsibilities and Tasks Include (but are not limited
to): Qualifications and Competencies Salary range: $40,000 to $45,000 per annum. Please apply by e-mail citing “Job Opening” in the subject line and send your cover letter and résumé. You may also mail or fax your application to the following coordinates. Lachlan Barber The competition closes on June 20th, 2008. Posted on November 8, 2007 Research and Policy Analyst
(Part Time) Position Description: Specific duties include: Qualification and experience
should include: Please send your application, stating your salary requirements, via fax or mail by 4:00 pm November 28th, 2007 to: Search Committee No telephone inquiries, please Posted on June 7, 2007
Department / Location: Atlantic Metropolis Centre/ Halifax, Moncton Under the supervision of the Projects Coordinator, the Webmaster will be responsible for maintaining the Atlantic Metropolis Centre website. The successful applicant will have a background in computer science, experience in website maintenance and design and a strong work ethic.
Responsibilities and Tasks Include (but are
not limited to): Requirements: Please apply by e-mail citing “Webmaster” (e-mail attachments must be in Microsoft Word), in the subject line or apply by mail including your cover letter and résumé:
Lachlan Barber, Projects Coordinator and Communications Officer Competition Closes: June 25, 2007 Submissions must be received by e-mail, delivery or fax by 4:00 pm, June 25. The Atlantic Metropolis Centre thanks all applicants for applying. Only successful applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Tenure-Track Faculty Position (Rank Open) Graduate Program in Immigration and Settlement Studies Ryerson University
Ryerson University is known for innovative programs built on the integration of theoretical and applied learning. More than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs are distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum and strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, research and creative activities. Ryerson is also a leader in adult learning, with the largest university-based continuing education school in Canada.
This role, effective August 1, 2007, will see the successful candidate teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, supervising students, and maintaining an active research agenda. We seek an individual with expertise in any specialized field of Immigration and Settlement Studies derived from the humanities or social sciences. Fields of particular interest would include: Economics of Migration, Diaspora and Transnationalism, Immigrant Service Provision, Comparative Immigration Policy, Theories of Migration and Settlement, and Religion and Migration. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to teaching, research and service in a collegial, student-centred program. Applicants should have: a PhD; demonstrated teaching and research abilities; a publication record of note or promise; and an interest in contributing to the graduate program, the university and the broader community. Experience teaching graduate courses and supervising graduate students is an asset. This position is based in Ryerson’s Faculty of Arts, and will include cross-appointment to a discipline-based academic department. Candidates should send a letter of application, a recent curriculum vitae and copies of teaching evaluations, and arrange for three letters of reference to be forwarded, by October 31, 2006, to:
Dr. Myer Siemiatycki Please note that faxed and e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Ryerson University has an employment equity program and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. Members of designated groups are encouraged to self-identify. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Research Analyst
Qualifications: Salary Range: $ 18 per hour.
Please forward your résumé to: Closing Date: August 19, 2006
The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) is a community-based, charitable organization, providing support, HIV prevention and education services for people living with and at risk of HIV/AIDS. ACT offers a dynamic work environment for individuals with a strong affiliation to the fight against AIDS. Research Coordinator – African and Caribbean Gay and Bisexual Men ACT is seeking a Research Coordinator to implement a study on relationships, community, sexual behaviour and HIV prevention among African and Caribbean gay and bisexual men in Toronto, and other men from those communities who have sex with men. The research team is drawn from five research and community-based institutions in Toronto, including the African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario (ACCHO). The Research Coordinator will work with the research team to:
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies: understanding of, and ability to work with, African and Caribbean communities in Toronto; familiarity with networks of African and Caribbean gay and bisexual men in Toronto; knowledge of issues related to HIV prevention; understanding of systemic issues affecting African and Caribbean peoples in Canada; ability to implement research projects; experience managing and analyzing qualitative and/or quantitative data; experience with common office computer applications; experience with project management; experience working with volunteers; ability to work independently in a team environment; excellent written and oral communication skills. This is 2-year contract, full time (37.5 hours weekly), commencing in May 2006. The salary range for this position is $38,800 – $44,800 annually. Applications for this position are due April 21, 2006 by 5:00pm. The AIDS Committee of Toronto is committed to employment equity initiatives. We encourage women and members of minority groups, including people living with HIV/AIDS and other disabilities, to apply and self-identify. For more information about ACT, including the full job description, visit us online at www.actoronto.org. Apply with covering letter and current resume citing “African-Caribbean Study Coordinator” to: Careers, AIDS Committee of Toronto, 399 Church St., 4th floor; Toronto, ON M5B 2J6; (fax: 416-340-8224; email: careers@actoronto.org with “African-Caribbean Study Coordinator” in the subject line). Posted on September 24, 2004
Salary Range: $50,000.00 – $58,000/annual plus 4%This is a one year contract with the possibility of renewal
Position Description: The New Canadian Children and Youth Study (NCCYS) is a multi-year investigation of the health, mental health and development of almost 5,000 immigrant and refugee children living in 6 cities across Canada. Toronto is one of the 6 study sites and 8 different immigrant or refugee groups in Toronto are participating in the study. About 1500 children and their families make up the Toronto component. Interviews with children and their parents take place every two years. The first wave of interviewing has now been almost completed.
Reporting to the Toronto Principal Study
Investigator, the incumbent will be responsible for supervising the
work of the interviewers in order to ensure that the questionnaire
data they have gathered is complete and accurate, will supervise the
data entry process, will work with the PI and other study
investigators to plan data analyses, will work with the national data
coordinator to ensure that data are complete and that they are
forwarded to the central data repository in a timely fashion, will
conduct and/or supervise required data analyses, will participate in
the preparation of reports, and will work with interviewers and with
community advisory councils to maintain contact with study
participants and with the immigrant and refugee communities, will
participate in planning the next round of interviews and will be
responsible for implementing interviewing plans.
Please forward your resume to:
Dr. Morton Beiser Department of Psychiatry Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement – Toronto 246 Bloor Street – 7th Floor Toronto, Ontario M5S 1V4 Fax: (416) 971-3094 Email: mail@mortonbeiser.com Posting Date: September 22, 2004 Closing Date: October 15, 2004 by 5pm
Research Assistants Required for Immigration Project SSHRC funded project seeks research assistants. Sociology professors Patricia Landolt and Luin Goldring of University of Toronto and York University respectively, and Early Childhood Education Professor Judith Bernhard of Ryerson University are interested in forming a small team of dedicated, mature student researchers who are able to make a long-term commitment to ongoing academic research on the topic of Latin American immigrants in Canada. For more information go to: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~landolt Posted on Nov. 5, 2002
Multilingual
Community Interpreter Services (MCIS)/
Graduate
as a Certified Professional Interpreter Opportunity for higher income MCIS and Riverdale
Interpreters are community-based businesses providing high quality
multi-lingual interpretation and translation services to various
non-English speaking communities in Greater Toronto area. Languages
needed are: Albanian, Amharic, Cambodian, Czech, Finnish, French,
German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
Portuguese, Punjabi, Pashtu, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Tigrigna,
Turkish, Twi, Ukrainian and Vietnamese. The trained interpreters will
be paid an hourly rate to provide quality interpretation on an on call
basis. Macaulay Child Development Centre Background We provide an umbrella of services that share a common commitment to prevention, early intervention and integration of children with special needs. Our agency offers child care programs and early intervention and prevention services. Macaulay has a long history of collaboration and leadership within our community. We play an active role in community planning and innovative service development through interagency collaborations. At Macaulay we believe that partnerships and teamwork are essential to our work. We believe that establishing a culture of collaboration within our organization will promote a sense of partnership, facilitate the sharing of resources, both human and capital and provide opportunities for professional development. Equally as important, we believe that establishing an organizational culture of collaboration will improve our capacity to provide programs that are responsive to the needs in the community and flexible enough to facilitate and promote families’ participation. Consultant As part of its commitment to excellence in practice, the Macaulay Board of Directors has identified collaboration as one of six strategic priorities. Our goals for this priority area are:
To help us meet the above goals, Macaulay is seeking a consultant to conduct a literature review that will survey organizational development and community service literature in order to: identify key elements of successful models of collaboration at the organizational and program level; and to recommend specific strategies for promoting a culture of collaboration. Time Frame Qualifications The consultant will have a relevant Degree in Social Sciences. The consultant will have previous experience in conducting a literature review and will be familiar with organizational development, collaboration, in a non-profit community service agency. The consultant will be able to work effectively and independently in the field. Excellent written communications skills are required.Budget $2,000 - $3,000 Please submit a written proposal outlining your expertise, proposed approach, breakdown of costs and ability to conduct such a project to the address below by June 28, 2002. Please submit samples of your written work with your proposal. Marsha Barrett Macaulay is committed to service and employment equity. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (REVISED) Interviewers (Part time, four positions) New Canadian Children and Youth Study (NCCYS), Culture, Community and Health Studies, University of Toronto/CAMH
New Canadian Children and Youth
Study (NCCYS), Culture, Community and Health Studies, University of Toronto/CAMH
Salary: $14.02 plus 20% in lieu of benefits. C/o Dr. Abebe Worku EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (REVISED) Research Assistant (interviewers) New Canadian Children and Youth
Study (NCCYS), Culture, Community and Health Studies Program- CAMH, together with the Joint Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement (CERIS) and other Metropolis research centers across Canada, is conducting a longitudinal national research survey on the adaptation and well-being of approximately 4,000 immigrant and refugee children living in six major Canadian cities: Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. The national study sample will include pre-school children aged 4 to 6, and pre-adolescent youth aged 11 to 13 from more than 17 communities - Afghan, Mainland Chinese, Hong Kong Chinese, El Salvadorian, Ethiopian, Filipino, Haitian, Indian, Iranian, Jamaican, Kurdish, Lebanese, Polish, Serbian, Somali Tamil Sri Lankan and Vietnamese. The NCCYS Toronto Site study sample will include eight immigrant/refugee communities, one of which is the Filipino community. Position Description: Interviewers are needed to conduct face-to-face interviews with immigrant/refugee families. Interviewers will be responsible for introducing the project within the community, making appointments with respondents, interviewing and recording responses. Some travel to different organizations of the community may also be required in order to recruit participants. Requirements:
Salary : $14.02 per hourWork hours: an average of 12 hours a week, that is, 3 completed interviews per week. Duration: Five months with the possibility of renewal. Closing date: May 10, 2002. Selected candidates will be required to attend two full days of paid training. Please, forward your resume along with a covering letter highlighting your eligibility based on the above requirements to the attention of C/o Dr. Abebe Worku EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (REVISED) Research Assistant (interviewers) New Canadian Children and Youth
Study (NCCYS), Culture, Community and Health Studies Program- CAMH, together with the Joint Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement (CERIS) and other Metropolis research centers across Canada, is conducting a longitudinal national research survey on the adaptation and well-being of approximately 4,000 immigrant and refugee children living in six major Canadian cities: Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. The national study sample will include pre-school children aged 4 to 6, and pre-adolescent youth aged 11 to 13 from more than 17 communities - Afghan, Mainland Chinese, Hong Kong Chinese, El Salvadorian, Ethiopian, Filipino, Haitian, Indian, Iranian, Jamaican, Kurdish, Lebanese, Polish, Serbian, Somali Tamil Sri Lankan and Vietnamese. The NCCYS Toronto Site study sample will include eight immigrant/refugee communities, one of which is the Ethiopian community. Position Description: Interviewers are needed to conduct face-to-face interviews with immigrant/refugee families. Interviewers will be responsible for introducing the project within the community, making appointments with respondents, interviewing and recording responses. Some travel to different organizations of the community may also be required in order to recruit participants. Requirements:
Salary: $14.02 per hour
Closing date: May 10, 2002.: May 10, 2002. Selected candidates will be required to attend two full days of paid training. Please, forward your resume along with a covering letter highlighting your eligibility based on the above requirements to the attention of C/o Dr. Abebe Worku EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (REVISED) Research Assistant (Interviewers) New Canadian Children and Youth Study (NCCYS), Culture, Community and Health Studies, University of Toronto/CAMH Research Assistant (Interviewers)
Culture, Community and Health Studies Program-
CAMH, together with the Joint Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and
Settlement (CERIS) and other Metropolis research centers across Canada, is conducting a
longitudinal national research survey on the adaptation and well-being of approximately
4,000 immigrant and refugee children living in six major Canadian cities: Toronto,
Montreal, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. The national study sample will
include pre-school children aged 4 to 6, and pre-adolescent youth aged 11 to 13 from more
than 17 communities - Afghan, Mainland Chinese, Hong Kong Chinese, El Salvadorian,
Ethiopian, Filipino, Haitian, Indian, Iranian, Jamaican, Kurdish, Lebanese, Polish,
Serbian, Somali Tamil Sri Lankan and Vietnamese. The NCCYS Toronto Site study sample will
include eight immigrant/refugee communities, two of which are Chinese communities from
Mainland China and Hong Kong.
Requirements::
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