Are you interested in social research?
Are you eligible for Canada Summer Jobs?
Childcare Resource and Research Unit is hiring two social research assistants through the Canada Summer Jobs program to work on a number of projects related to early childhood education and care (ECEC) and family policy.
Both positions are 35 hours per week for 8 weeks with remuneration of $25 per hour. Start date is flexible.
Social research assistants will be involved in diverse activities encompassing knowledge production and knowledge transfer related to ECEC, family policy and related issues. These activities include, but are not limited to:
- developing and disseminating materials related to building the Canada-wide early learning and child care system;
- website database and communication tools;
- supporting advocacy and policy development; and
- several specific research projects.
Applicants should be interested in and committed to early learning and child care, progressive social policy and a feminist analysis. Policy analysis, qualitative and/or quantitative research and strong writing skills are desirable.
To apply please send your resume and a cover letter to contactus@childcarecanada.org with the subject line Application: Social Research Assistant – NAME.