Canada Summer Jobs - Community Research Coordinator (Kitchener)

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Full Time Community Research Coordinator, Temporary Contract (8 weeks)
Kitchener, Ontario
$18.00/hr
Contract Dates: Summer 2024
All positions subject to approval by Service Canada – Canada Summer Jobs
Position Description: Reporting to the Fundraising and Community Coordinator, as the Research Coordinator, you will be doing research and developing profiles on five new cities Indwell is considering for potential expansion of supportive housing within the next three-five years.
About Indwell: Founded in 1974, we are a Christian charity that continues to thrive and grow exponentially as we serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness through our vision of HOPE and HOMES for All. We are the fastest growing developer in Ontario creating affordable high quality efficient housing communities coupled with supportive programs to over 1200 tenants to meet their needs of health, wellness, and belonging. To learn more, go to: indwell.ca/our-model
Hours of Work: Full time, 35 hours per week. This position is a temporary contract, ending after 8 weeks. *Position length and hours subject to approval by Service Canada.
Location:  Kitchener office and remote work.
What You Will Be Doing:

• Develop simple up to date comprehensive profiles of each region, including political leaders, municipal leaders, other housing and social service providers, and other pertinent information
• Liaising with community partners (non-profit, charitable organizations) who are providing supportive housing for the purpose to collect, organize and analyze the data they provided
• Understanding and documenting the municipal decision-making process in the allocation of funding for affordable and supportive housing, especially in 2 tier municipalities
• Gathering the statements that mayor, councillors, provincial and federal government representatives have conveyed about supportive and affordable housing, etc.
• Other duties as required

What You Will Bring:

• Minimum high school diploma, currently completing post-secondary education
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• A warm, sensitive, and caring approach
• Ability to work independently, be flexible, organized, responsible, and take initiative
• Be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships and have a genuine interest in supporting people living with mental illness

Remuneration: $18/hr; hours and position length subject to approval of Service Canada – Canada Summer Jobs.
Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility Requirements:

• Be between the ages of 18-30 at start of employment
• Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Be in possession of a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Be available to work for the duration of the contract
• For more information, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/screening-eligibility.html

We’re seeking to create a diverse work culture with qualified individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. Our employment, supports and services are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. And we especially invite applications from Black, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities and intersectionalities. Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith.
Inspired to JOIN OUR TEAM, we invite you…
To APPLY: Please forward your cover letter and resume to our website:  www.indwell.ca/careers. We thank all for your interest; however, only those applicants that are being considered will be notified.
Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Indwell in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
Accommodation will be provided to applicants who make their needs known in advance for the duration of the hiring process as required under Indwell’s Employment policy.