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SUMMER YOUTH JOBS
SOCIAL SURVEY RESEARCHER SUPERVISOR
Salary Rate: $20/hour
Anticipated Start Date: Monday, June 5, 2023
Locations: various locations within the Junction neighbourhood, e.g. Jane Dundas Public Library, Annette Street Public Library, Annette Village Farmers Market, Junction Farmers Market Baird Park, Malta Park
Deadline to apply: 19-05-2023
Please apply be submitting your resume to junctionra@gmail.com
Engage in a unique summer work opportunity, designing and implementing a survey questionnaire and observational survey in support of the JRA’s ‘Design Your Mainstreet’ (DYMS) initiative, followed by the production of a summary report analyzing feedback, and its conclusions. The DYMS project aims to capture the Junction community’s vision of their neighbourhood, starting with a survey to collect input from all members.
In this role, you will:
Undertake preliminary research to understand purpose (via participant observation, and review of Junction BIA resources)
Design Survey Questionnaire (residents and merchants)
Implement survey questionnaire and observational survey
Create social media content to be used for the promotion of the survey
Supervise research assistant in undertaking survey
Review daily, weekly, and monthly progress
Meet with Project Coordinators, supervisors, and mentors
Analyze survey feedback
Produce summary report
What you bring:
Minimum age of 18 years by start of role
High school diploma or post-secondary education preferred
Ability to travel daily to and within the Junction area
Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with staff and community members
Experience with social media content creation
Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
Why work for the Junction Residents Association?
The Junction Residents Association (JRA) is a community-led non-partisan organization located in Toronto's west end. Our mission is to promote a strong, vibrant, walkable, accessible, livable and safe community for all. We are committed to bringing people together in order to address the many issues our community faces, and to build a strong, connected and inclusive community.
The JRA is a registered non-profit incorporated with the Province of Ontario. Registration # 5042092
The JRA invites applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of color, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
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SOCIAL SURVEY RESEARCHER
Salary Rate: $17/hour
Anticipated Start Date: Monday, June 5, 2023
Locations: various locations within the Junction neighbourhood, e.g. Jane Dundas Public Library, Annette Street Public Library, Annette Village Farmers Market, Junction Farmers Market Baird Park, Malta Park
Deadline to apply: 19-05-2023
Please apply be submitting your resume to junctionra@gmail.com
Engage in a unique summer work opportunity, designing and implementing a survey questionnaire and observational survey in support of the JRA’s ‘Design Your Mainstreet’ (DYMS) initiative, followed by the production of a summary report analyzing feedback, and its conclusions. The DYMS project aims to capture the Junction community’s vision of their neighbourhood, starting with a survey to collect input from all members.
In this role, you will:
Assist the project supervisor/coordinator with undertaking survey research, followed by analysis and summaries
Assist with survey design questionnaire
Assist in undertaking door-to-door surveys
Create social media content to be used for the promotion of the survey
Daily and weekly briefings with coordinator
Implement quality control measures
Review, analysis of survey feedback
What you bring:
Minimum age of 18 years by start of role
High school diploma or post-secondary education preferred
Ability to travel daily to and within the Junction area
Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with staff and community members
Experience with social media content creation
Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
Why work for the Junction Residents Association?
The Junction Residents Association (JRA) is a community-led non-partisan organization located in Toronto's west end. Our mission is to promote a strong, vibrant, walkable, accessible, livable and safe community for all. We are committed to bringing people together in order to address the many issues our community faces, and to build a strong, connected and inclusive community.
The JRA is a registered non-profit incorporated with the Province of Ontario. Registration # 5042092
The JRA invites applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of color, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
The JRA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
The JRA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Be a Part of Real Change
We believe the best way for our initiatives to be successful is for the community to become actively involved. If you are looking for a fulfilling means in which to be a part of our efforts, then it’s time to join Junction Residents Association efforts. Please email us at junctionra@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering with us or to learn more.
CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEER WITH JAAAST
The urban forest is a shared treasure, and therefore a shared responsibility. When City of Toronto staff, local residents, and business owners combine their efforts, the Junction’s street trees have a better chance for successful growth and survival, helping the Junction to prosper socially, economically and aesthetically.
For further information on volunteering to water street trees, please see this tree watering guide for volunteers. For more information, or to volunteer, please contact:
Rose Scheler, JAAST Volunteer Co-ordinator
416-533-6190