Outreach Worker, Research Study Project – Applied Research and Innovation at Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

Job title: Outreach Worker, Research Study Project – Applied Research and Innovation at Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

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Find Your Spot at Humber
At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in polytechnic education. Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people. We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day.

If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest polytechnic College in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

Humber Applied Research & Innovation helps faculty and student research teams collaborate with industry and community partners in order to help solve specific problems. Whether it’s building a prototype, or coding a new business’s website, or discovering the most efficient method for a company to reach its clients – a team of student research assistants works with a faculty member and industry or community partners to create and innovate. Applied Research & Innovation works with faculty and students in all six of Humber’s faculties to provide opportunities for students to apply classroom skills towards measureable and practical outcomes.

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Job Details

Position Title: Outreach Worker – Research Study Project
Status: Part-time Contract
Hours: 7 hours/ week
Faculty/Department: Applied Research & Innovation
Campus/Location: Humber College Lakeshore Campus
Salary: Band 8 (Min $23.66 Max $36.41)

What you will do:

Role Profile
The Outreach workers will be responsible for assisting with confidential outreach and administrative activities for a research study on affordable housing in South Etobicoke, and supporting a wide range of research projects and initiatives. Outreach workers have previous professional experience in community development, outreach and research, and so will prove to be conscious of equity-based, community outreach best practices. Having insights and first-hand knowledge of what effective engagement is with marginalized groups is a qualification, how advocacy works on the ground, and how change is achieved through groups, beyond setbacks. You will be working on a research study out of Humber College, funded through the College and Community Innovation Program – College and Community Social Innovation Fund, by The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) with Humber College and the community partner, LAMP Community Health Centre. This is a three-year project, and there is the possibility of extension beyond the first year.

What you bring to the role:

Education:

• The successful candidate will have a 3-year degree in social service worker, community development, community services, or social services.

Experience:
The successful candidate will have 2 years of community outreach, community engagement and/or development work experience. In addition, the successful candidate will have:

• Experience working with marginalized and equity seeking groups;
• Experience or strong interest in working with residents of Toronto;
• Fluency in other languages is an asset (particularly Russian, Albanian, Polish, Ukrainian, Spanish);
• Experience working with people from various cultural, ethnic, socio-economic and developmental backgrounds;
• Experience in research processes an asset or willing to learn – such as data gathering; data coding & analysis.

Skills:

• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Problem Solving
• Organization

What’s In it for you?

• An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.
• Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks
• Highly supportive work culture

At Humber College we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber College. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Humber College is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Accommodation
Humber College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our HR Generalists will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement
At Humber College, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. Students and employees have the right to study, live and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance on concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion or the Office of Student Conduct at

Hours Per Week: 7
Position Type: Casual Part-Time Support
Minimum Salary: 23.66
Maximum Salary: 36.41
Work Locations: North Campus 205 Humber College Blvd. Etobicoke M9W 5L7
Job Family: Applied Technology
Deadline to Apply: November 23, 2021
Job Posting: 11/11/21
Department: Applied Research and Innovation

Company: Humber

Expected salary:

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Job date: Sat, 13 Nov 2021 08:37:28 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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