Co-op Placement – Funding Policy

Organization Background :

For more than 100 years, AdvantAge Ontario has been the voice of not-for-profit seniors’ care in Ontario. We represent more than 500 providers of long-term care, seniors’ housing, supportive housing and community service agencies, including 98 per cent of all municipal long-term care homes and 83 per cent of all not-for-profit long-term care homes.

We are focused on the important work that members do and on giving them the supports and resources they need, including advocacy, education, communications, and member programs and services.

Statement of Values

• Inclusion and diversity We strive to provide a workplace that recognizes diversity and is safe and inclusive.
• Respect We show respect by demonstrating trust and integrity in all interactions.
• Empathy We are empathetic and kind to our members, colleagues and ourselves.
• Fairness We are fair and equitable in all we do.
• Passion We have a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Placement Format :

Fully remote / virtual

Model of Supervision

One-to-one weekly supervision. (Student has one field instructor who they receive field instruction from remotely throughout the duration of the placement.)

Department / Program :

Funding Policy and Capital Development Department

Population(s) :

Employees, seniors, members

Field Placement Details

Understanding not-for-profit advocacy for seniors, policies affecting seniors' care, housing, etc. The placement will support the Funding and Capital Development Team through research, analysis, and advocacy related to issues affecting our members.

This placement is dependent on funding through the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) and, as such , students must meet the following requirements :

a) The applicant must be attending full time school and between the ages of 15 to 30 years.

b) The student must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and

c) Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulation.

Tasks & Activities :

• Advocacy Support
• Administrative tasks
• Client support
• Committee work
• Community development
• Information giving
• Internet / web use
• Virtual meeting facilitation
• Observing others' practice
• Participation in staff / team meetings
• Policy analysis and development
• Power Point Presentations Development
• Data / Information collection using internet
• Research and Basic Data Analysis

Requirements :

• Computer - Student must have exclusive access to a computer (i.e., not shared with others)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Must have microphone and webcam for online meetings.
• Reliable Internet Access
• Cell phone / Land line (asset)
• Student must have a private room for conducting meetings, data collection and / or other confidential tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and demands.
• Self-starter with motivation to complete tasks per established goals and standards.
• Superior organizational skills - the ability to work well under pressure and multi-task on numerous projects, often with competing levels of priority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytics and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Research skills
• Data analysis skills
• Policy analysis and document writing experience
• Experience with writing minutes or notes and summarizing information sheets

Student Assets and Requirements

Completion of public policy, administrative and research courses is an asset.

Hours : 7 hours per day - 8 : 30 am to 4 : 30 pm. Can also offer flexible hours.