The Canadian Community Economic Development (CED) Network is a practitioner-based, membership-driven organization. Its mission is to help CED organizations across Canada strengthen their communities and find solutions to local problems. The Network is recruiting a dynamic, outgoing professionals to support social enterprise research and development based at our regional office in Toronto, Ontario.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Supported by Canadian CED Network staff in Ontario, the Social Enterprise Research Officer will be responsible for conducting the Ontario-wide social enterprise survey and co-writing the resulting report. Specifically:
- Email the survey to social enterprise managers encouraging online completion
- Conduct phone interviews with social enterprise managers across Ontario
- Track all responses and the percentage of respondents in each sector
- Interpret output data and draft analysis for the report
- Coordinate the work of part-time research assistants
QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-secondary education in a related field of study
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and French
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel
- Experience working in non-profits or community-based organisations
- Experience working in an office environment
- Knowledge of community economic development theory and practice
- Adaptable to a new fast-paced work environment
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills
- Positive attitude
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
WORKING CONDITIONS
- 18 week contract from May 4 to September 4 2015
- $18.00/ hr plus statutory benefits, vacation and additional leave according to CCEDNet's personnel policy.
- Position based in Toronto
- Requires extensive computer use
- 35 hours per week - involves overtime at peak periods
WHY IS CCEDNET A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?
- We are part of an international movement to build economic systems that create opportunity for all and foster inclusive, sustainable communities
- High expectations for quality of work
- A relaxed atmosphere and interactions between coworkers
- Flexibility to get done what has to be done
- Sustainability ethic
- Diversity of staff members creates an environment to share and learn from each other
- Supportive and competent management
- Progressive organization with forward looking values
- Flexibility and support from supervisors
HOW TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume to info at ccednet-rcdec.ca by April 20.
CCEDNet is an equal opportunity employer and strives for a fair, cooperative, respectful and safe environment that protects and promotes the human rights and affirms the dignity of all persons. CCEDNet is committed to the principle of equal access to employment and term-specific contractual opportunities and welcomes submissions from diverse backgrounds.
We appreciate all applications. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
