Social Issues Researcher (Full Time-8 weeks contract)

Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) is an independent, not-for-profit 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 www.cdcd.org for more information.

• Using client-centered, anti-oppression, anti-racism, trauma-informed, gender-based analysis plus+ and strength-based approaches, build relationships and establish rapport with existing community partners, vendors, staff and volunteers.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy protection measures for all community partners, vendors, staff, volunteers and clients
• Promote a high-functioning teamwork environment that is inclusive, harmonious, cooperative, efficient and productive.
• Participate in promoting a positive workplace culture through agency committee membership and departmental activities
• Become familiar with the agency's mission and activities.
• Accept guidance and direction from members of the Community Development department for assistance with tasks.
• Support the dissemination of social research findings.
• Review publicly available data sets and assist with writing reports.
• Attend and actively contribute to team and agency-wide meetings and events.
• Learn about the capabilities of AI and how it can assist with research activities
• Meet with supervisor weekly to discuss work and receive mentoring.
• Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or working towards a degree or diploma in social work, social services, or social sciences or other applicable field or high school diploma or working towards diploma with volunteer or work experience.
• Experience analyzing data and writing reports.
• Experience working as part of and making positive contributions to a team.
• Comfortable in public speaking and superior presentation skills
• Written and oral fluency in English and proficiency in a second language preferred.

 Mandatory Requirements

• Age: Must be 15 to 30 years old at the beginning of the employment period
• Status: Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
• Authorization: Must have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) and be legally entitled to work in Canada according to provincial/territorial legislation.

Additional Requirements

•  Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Screening

This job posting relates to an open vacancy. The recruitment process does not involve artificial intelligence or automated decision-making. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are conducted by human reviewers.