Research Assistant - Student Opportunity

FROM : HumanResource Services OfficerSUBJECT : SummerStudent OpportunityResearch Assistant Student May 2024 to August 16, 2024 One (1) position The Simcoe County District School Board isseeking qualified applicants for the position of Research Assistant Student forSummer 2024 in the SCDSB’s Research and Decision Support Services department.

Reporting to the Manager of Research and Decision Support, the successfulcandidate will work on various research projects requiring primarilyqualitative data analysis and research skills.

This position will work on-siteat the Education Centre.Location : EducationCentre Midhurst,OntarioRate : Summerstudent, year 1 $17.

43 / hour Summer student, year2 $17.97 / hour Summer student, year3 $18.50 / hour Summer student, year4 $19.04 / hourStart Date : May2024Qualifications : Required : University or College student, with experienceand / or training in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, editingand report writing.

Ability to work independently and follow directions. Detail oriented with strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

Extensive computerexperience and a working knowledge ofPowerBI, Microsoft Excel, spreadsheet applicationsand willingness to learn new applications.

Preferred : Anunderstanding of qualitative data analysis and the ability to organize, merge andsummarize large quantities of data or text.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for thisposition through the Apply to Education (ATE) web-site at www.applytoeducation.

com. Applicants are required to submit a resumedetailing education, experience, and qualifications; documentation confirmingcertifications;

and written permission to contact two professional references on or before 12 : 00 p.m. May 6, 2024 . Cover letters may be addressed to LisaNewton, Manager of Research and Decision Support.

To view the posting on the ATE web-site, select Search Jobs , select Support Applicants , then use the search section to lookfor positions with the Simcoe County District School Board.

• Toapply for the posting : 1. Sign into your ApplyToEducation Support (ECE, EA / TA, Clerical,Custodian, etc. or Management and Professionals) applicant account;
• 2. Select Search Jobs from the Job Postings section;3. Enter the ATE Job Code # in the Keywords field;4. Click the SEARCH button atthe bottom of the page;

5. Select the position of interest and click the APPLY button on the job description page. All fees for the applicationprocess are covered by the Simcoe County District School Board.

Application packageswill no longer be accepted in hard copy, by e-mail or by fax. Shouldapplicants require assistance in registering for ATE, the ATE Help Desk may becontacted at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.

Guided by theprinciples of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe CountyDistrict School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable andinclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needsfor students and staff.

The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate,short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and arecommitted to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, andequitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful.

In support ofour strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverseidentities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples,visible minorities, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assistthe board in reflecting the community we serve.

Our equitable hiring initiativeis consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that ourhiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by theprohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professionalreferences, including their current and most recent supervisor.

New hiresto the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit aVulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior tobeginning employment.

All new employees will be required to complete mandatorytraining modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment.

Allapplicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only thosewho have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

April 22, 2024 ST-2 ATE # - 3730748