Social Researcher

JOB POSTING

Social Researcher

(Full-time Contract from May 22, 2023 to June 14, 2023)

Please Note: CCS has submitted a funding proposal for summer student hiring. We are currently recruiting to build our applicant pool for positions we intend to hire.Our ability to hire for this position is conditional upon our securing approval for the funding. Shortlisted candidates with be contacted in April/May for interviews.

Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) is a national non-profit organization, based in the Greater Toronto Area. CCS aims to empower immigrants and refugees of all religions, ethnicities, countries of origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation to develop the skills and acquire the necessary knowledge to settle, integrate and succeed in Canada.

CCS believes in the power of diversity and inclusion to foster change, nurture progress and move society forward. Newcomers need linguistically-appropriate assistance and culturally-sensitive support and CCS delivers programs and services in thirty languages to address these gaps, assisting clients to confidently navigate the labour market, school and health care systems.

Are you a passionate student, committed to making a difference in your community, seeking a summer job experience where you don’t just "do a job"? You can make a difference and elevate your resume, all while working in a great work environment where your contribution is valued and respected!

Build your resume and work where your work makes a difference every single day!

We are currently accepting applications for summer students interested in working as a Social Researcher.

What you’ll get to do:

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  Collecting data on newcomer integration and needs analysis in relation to settlement services
• Interpreting settlement data, analyzing results using statistical techniques
• Developing and implementing data analyses, data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Acquiring data from primary or secondary data sources and maintaining databases
• Promptly reporting, presenting relevant internal and external stakeholders

What you need to know/have:

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  Post-secondary education preferred; preference is given to candidates in the following fields: Community and Social Services, Social Work, Computer Science or similar
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Experience with various data management systems
• Strong computer skills in MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Location: Scarborough

Hours: 35 per week

Compensation: $15.50 per hour

How to apply: Please refer to the CCS job portal on https://ccs.sutihr.com/jobs requisition code SS-2023-8 no later than April 22, 2023.

“Vaccination remains the most effective tool to reduce the risk of COVID 19. CCS is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our employees in the workplace, and therefore CCS requires all employees to provide proof of vaccination OR to submit to regular, frequent antigen testing at the expense of the employee.’’

CCS welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

CCS is an equal opportunity employer. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.