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Senior Research Associate

Job ID364412-1-5067
CompanyToronto Metropolitan University
LocationToronto
ProvinceON
Date Posted2022-07-22
Job TypePart-time
Job CategoryEducation
Description

About Toronto Metropolitan

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

In April 2022, the university announced our new name of Toronto Metropolitan University, which will be implemented in a phased approach. Learn more about our next chapter.

Future Skills Centre – Centre des Competences futures (FSC-CCF)
The Future Skills Centre – Centre des Competences futures (FSC-CCF) will test and rigorously measure innovative approaches to identify emerging in-demand skills and help Canadians develop the skills they need to take full advantage of and succeed in the new economy. Funded by the federal government, the Future Skills Centre is a forward-thinking research centre with a focus on how best to prepare Canadians today for workforce opportunities of the future. The Diversity Institute is a research lead for the Future Skills Centre and this position will support the work of the Diversity Institute in this capacity.



The Opportunity

The Senior Research Associate provides professional assistance to the Director in matters relating to the Institute's research and administration. The Senior Research Associate is responsible for the education, training and mentoring of Institute research staff, advising graduate students, and sharing ideas and approaches and working cooperatively with all Diversity Institute professionals. The successful candidate will oversee research design and methodology for academic and action-oriented research on diversity and inclusion in the workforce and entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems. In association with other Diversity Institute research, writes research reports and papers and disseminates research findings and research results through articles and presentations and in communications with the media.

Qualifications  

  • You must have a graduate degree (PhD preferred) with a minimum of 1 (one)  year of experience in managing diverse, large and complex research projects, both in academic and industry settings.
  • Previous knowledge of qualitative research methods and understanding academic publication conventions is required. Strong writing of academic papers and industry focused reports is required.
  • Experience in program evaluation methods is highly desirable.
  • Experience working in education, skills development and/or training sectors is an asset.
  • French language is an asset.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  •  As a ‘top-notch’ researcher you must have experience in writing research and grant proposals and understand diversity issues in the workplace.
  • You have extensive knowledge and skills in automation, programming and coding to provide data analysis and visualization for large data sets and you have experience in working with labour and economic data.
  • Your previous experience will also include working in a research environment and the dissemination of research findings to professional, business and academic audiences.
  • Being a team player and building relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders is important to you.
  • As an individual, you are highly analytical and possess the strategic communications skills necessary to express ideas and information to a variety of audiences and promote the Diversity Institute. You will influence, persuade and use your tact and diplomacy to achieve the objectives of the Institute and the university.
  • You are meticulously organized and capable of handling a multitude of projects of a diverse nature, generally under inflexible time constraints or schedules.


Additional Information

Position Number(s)  20003072
Reports To  Director of Research (Acting)
Vacancy Type  TERM  
Employee Group  MAC  
Start Date  ASAP
End Date  1 year from start date 
Hours of Work  36.25
Grade and Step  C52
Salary Scale  $82,108 - $131,160
Hiring Range   $82,108 - $95,970.60 
HR Advisor  Claudiu Filimon
Application Close Date  ongoing
  • Qualified MAC employees will be interviewed before members of other employee groups.
  • Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University’s sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis
  • Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.

We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America to self-identify in their applications.

As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.  
Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan's careersite.

Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
 
We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan community.We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact hr@ryerson.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.



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