Student Research Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

4 months contract (May - August)

As a student in the Social and Community Services Division, you will support the research team by providing technical, analytical, and data services essential for the division's research, evaluation, and planning activities. Your responsibilities will include collaborating closely with both internal and external community stakeholders on various research, data, or evaluation projects. This role will involve working alongside a Project Co-Ordinator focusing on community development initiatives or alongside a Policy Development Supervisor (PDS) focusing on data / research / policy development.

You will engage in a range of tasks that may include surveys and focus groups, performing statistical analysis, data mining, developing web-based applications, and preparing internal reports. Tasks will include comprehensive data gathering and analysis, including the preparation, evaluation, assessment, interpretation, and presentation of statistical, demographic, and other relevant data.

Your contribution will enhance the division's capabilities in quantitative and qualitative data analysis for social planning purposes. This will be achieved by developing research / evaluation frameworks, as well as devising methods and technologies for efficient data gathering, management, analysis, reporting, and dissemination. Your goals and outcomes for the co-op opportunity will be customized to address your professional growth alongside the division’s business requirements and deliverables.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not listed in order of priority)

1. Work with the research or strategic relationship teams to support activities related to analysis, research, data and reports in support of policy development and strategic directions.

2. Work with the team to ensure that requirements are met with regards to identifying local data needs, training, access and availability. Examples include facilitating the local Community Data Program (CDP) through the Simcoe County Data Consortium, developing population measures through tools like the Early Development Instrument (EDI), coordinating the local Homeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS) and training, and / or other program measures for program planning purposes.

3. Assist in the facilitation and administration of program research / evaluation initiatives headed up by the Social and Community Services Division. (Examples include maintaining detailed database information and retention of statistical information for the purpose of program and evaluation analysis, reporting, and presentation).

4. Support the coordination of meetings and trainings with member stakeholders and networks in order to respond to their need for data and analysis. Examples include HIFIS, the Simcoe County Data Consortium, the EDI, and others as required.

5. Provide support to staff in the recording, monitoring and reporting of data for programs and services, and establish, maintain and produce databases / spreadsheets.

6. Provide literature and jurisdictional reviews, synthesis and analysis of research and data reports, interpretation of legislation, explanation of complex research and data issues and terminology, and provide evidence-informed decision-making support for social planning initiatives.

7. Work with internal and external community stakeholders to identify, develop and implement data processes and methodology to support research and evaluation projects.

8. Is accountable for maintaining quality, accuracy and integrity of research methodology when providing analysis and reporting and informing internal and external stakeholders regarding research best practices.

9. Comply with Provincial and County of Simcoe occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.

10. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

11. Perform other duties as assigned.

CORPORATE COMPETENCIES

Has knowledge of and demonstrated ability in our corporate competencies :

• Acts with the Customer in Mind
• Ensures Accountability
• Continuously Seeks to Improve Work Processes
• Collaborates
• Communicates with Impact
• Is Resilient

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION

We are seeking a co-op student who is currently in their third year or at a later stage in a university degree program, or a student who is enrolled in a post-graduate program.

Technical Skills :

Communication Skills :

EFFORT

WORKING CONDITIONS

Salary Grade Union Non Union

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act (2001) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

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