09 Jan
Ottawa Festivals
Ottawa
Position: OF3 – Research Assistant – Ottawa Festival Network
Contract Length: 26 Weeks (six months) Anticipated Start Date: February 3, 2025 End Date: Initial term approved to the Province of Ontario’s current fiscal year end, March 31, 2025. Additional weeks, ending August 1, 2025, are pending the approval of Ottawa Festivals’ fiscal year (2025-2026) JCP program agreement.
Work Schedule: Mon-Thu, 4 business days (32 hours per week) Location: Hybrid: Own Home Westboro office
Job Summary: This position is funded through Ontario’s Job Creation Partnerships (see the eligibility details below). Under the direction of the Membership and Communications Managers, the incumbent will support various industry research projects.
Responsibilities:
- Research policies. publications, and procedures related to the not-for-profit sector
- Conduct research related to local vendors and suppliers
- Conduct national and international industry related research
- Prepare written summaries and data collection reports
- Attend meetings, report findings, and help make recommendations
Skills and Qualifications Required:
- College or university graduate in social sciences, marketing, public relations, journalism, and/or communications
- Strong written & oral communication skills
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Is detail oriented, reliable, and personable
Additional Qualifications Required:
Candidate eligibility for JCP is determined according to the following criteria:
1. An unemployed job seeker or those employed less than 20 hours per week.
2. A permanent resident living in Ontario who is legally authorized to work in Canada.
3. Meet at least 1 of the following criteria:
- Has an established Employment Insurance (EI) benefit period.
- Previously established an EI benefit period that has ended within the previous 60 months.
- Paid employee EI premiums (e.g. Box 18 on the T4) in at least 3 of the last 10 years while earnings have been at least $2000 in each of those years.
- Received the Employment Insurance Emergency Response benefit (CERB) within the previous 60 months.
NOTE: Persons currently enrolled in full-time academic studies are not eligible for consideration. Those who qualify to establish an Employment Insurance (EI) claim must do so prior to being considered for JCP participation.
Remuneration:
$688 (gross) per week paid biweekly by the Province of Ontario (average hourly rate: $21.50 based on 4 days/32 hours).
What’s Next?
Forward your resume and cover letter to ****@ottawafestivals.ca. Please note,
only selected candidates who meet the JCP eligibility criteria will be contacted for an interview. To learn more about the JCP program, please visit: https://www.ottawafestivals.ca/jobs/jcp-overview/. We are recruiting for a current vacancy in JCP but this process may also be used to fill future JCP opportunities over the next 6 months.
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