Social Issues Researcher (CSJ)
Social Issues Researcher (CSJ)
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Job Description
Job Title:Social Issues Researcher (CSJ)
Department:Community Development
Reports To: Manager Social Planning and Research
Hours of Work: 35 hours/week
Employment Status: Fixed Term Contract (May 12 2025 July 4 2025)
Location: 458 Fairall Street Unit 4 Ajax ONL1S 1R6
Application Deadline: May 9 2025
Job purpose
Under the direction of the Manager Social Planning and Research and Team Lead Social Researcher the Social Issues Researcher will be responsible for supporting social research activities in the Community Development department. The successful candidate will also work in collaboration with other agency departments to support any ongoing research activities.
The Social Issues Researcher will contribute to the work of the various projects that are underway in the Community Development department such as the Durham NonProfit Network North Durham Social Development Council Seniors Advisory Committee Settlement Workers in the Schools Survey Leadership Durham grant applications and agencywide data collection.
This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) which aims to provide quality summer employment opportunities for youth to develop skills and gain paid work experience to successfully transition into the labour market.
Company Overview
Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) is an independent notforprofit social planning organization that has been working to enhance the quality of life for individuals families and communities in Durham for 55 years. We organize a variety of research community development and social planning initiatives as well as administer and deliver front line social service programs. Please visit us at for more information.
Duties and responsibilities
- Work as a member of the Community Development Department supporting research activities of the agency department initiatives and projects as needed.
- Support the recruitment of survey respondents and survey administration for Leadership Durham.
- Conduct a search of the peerreviewed literature on child maltreatment and child maltreatment prevention for a grant application.
- Summarize findings from literature reviews.
- Contribute to the work of agencywide data collection initiatives.
- Review publicly available data sets and evaluate quality and relevance.
- Complete other teamrelated administrative tasks as required.
- Using a clientcentred antioppression antiracism traumainformed genderbased analysis plus and strengthbased approaches build relationships and establish rapport with clients and partners.
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy protection measures for all community partners vendors staff and clients.
- Promote a highfunctioning teamwork environment that is inclusive harmonious cooperative efficient and productive.
- Participate in promoting a positive workplace culture through agency committee membership and departmental activities.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Postsecondary degree in social research community development urban policy development and analysis or related field either completed or currently in progress.
- Understanding of community engagement social research and/or community development.
- Knowledge of the Durham Region and its municipalities as well as other in GTA.
- Current and uptodate knowledge of Durham social service providers and social laws.
- Knowledge of genderbased violence antioppression principles and traumainformed approaches.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to present research findings clearly and concisely.
- Experience in writing research reports and academic papers.
- Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Experience with data collection techniques such as surveys and interviews.
- Computer competency in wordprocessing communications programs use of the Internet for research and additional programs for statistical research and analysis.
- Enthusiasm for learning and professional development.
- Strong project management skills including the ability to prioritize tasks manage timelines and collaborate with crossfunctional teams.
- Previous internship or volunteer experience in a research setting is an asset.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this position through the Canada Summer Jobs initiative you must:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
- be a Canadian citizen permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
- be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
Note: International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible for this program.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants are requested to submit their resume and a cover letter stating salary expectation while outlining their strengths experience and aptitude to fulfill the position requirements.
CDCD thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those asked for additional information and/or selected for an interview will be contacted.
CDCD is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents the cultural mosaic of the Durham Region and the communities we serve. We recognize the value that comes from the different viewpoints unique experiences and diverse perspectives of our employees who bring fresh new ideas to our business. Diversity plays a key role in our ability to deliver our mission.
CDCD is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples racialized persons/persons of colour persons with disabilities women LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to fostering innovative ideas and solutions.
As an employer CDCD has a duty to accommodate potential candidates throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005.
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