Programs and Data Assistant

Job title: Programs and Data Assistant

Job description: Location: head office is located in Toronto, however we are happy to accept applicants from anywhere in Canada
Eligibility: 30 or younger

Reports to: Director, Systems & Impact
Status: 5 month contract ending March 31, 2022
Compensation: $20 hourly
Closing date: November 8, 2021
Start date: Immediate

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Systems & Impact, the Programs and Data Assistant will play a critical role in EcoSchools Canada’s programming and development activities, program evaluation, and performance and quality improvement. The Programs and Data Assistant will support certification program development, online application support and customer service, data collection, analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate is a data-driven and design-oriented systems thinker with a focus in environmental education.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributing to STEM-related resource creation and implementation
• Supporting program data analysis and reporting
• Supporting the administration of the online application platform, including responding to support requests and providing excellent customer service
• Administrative support of programs, projects, and partnerships
• Conducting a review of resources and making recommendations for updates and improvement
• Supporting the development of program policies and standard operating procedures
• Supporting with data collection and research tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Eligibility

• Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the contract
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in social sciences, sciences, environmental studies, business, computing, mathematics, engineering or related field (can be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program)
• 1-2 years of related experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods, program monitoring, and evaluation
• Demonstrated understanding and interest in environmental issues and/or environmental education
• Proficiency in GSuite (docs, sheets, mail, calendar)
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Excellent writing, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Resourcefulness, initiative, and flexibility to function collaboratively and independently as part of a hybrid/remote team
• Bilingual (French and English) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Background on EcoSchools Canada

Since 2005, EcoSchools Canada’s award-winning certification framework has provided independent reporting and recognition for schools and outdoor and environmental education centres. Reaching about 1 million students annually, we are the largest bilingual, voluntary environmental certification program for K-12 schools in Canada. We support engagement across all levels of the education sector – from students and teachers to trustees and parents – through training workshops and webinars, annual conferences, educational resources, and national campaigns. For more details visit:

EcoSchools Canada is the National Operator of the international , overseen by the (FEE). FEE is endorsed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. As a member of FEE, EcoSchools Canada is part of a community of 70 other national EcoSchools programs around the globe.

To apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume in a single PDF to jobs @ ecoschools.ca by 11:59pm on November 8, 2021. Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls please.

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EcoSchools is committed to recruiting, nominating and supporting skilled candidates that reflect the diversity of our program participants. EcoSchools strongly encourages applications from women, persons of colour, persons with disabilities and members of Indigenous, LGBTQ, cultural, religious, and linguistic communities.

Company: EcoSchools Canada

Expected salary: $20 per hour

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Thu, 28 Oct 2021 06:37:25 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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