2022 Ward Summer Student Sally Lindsay - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Bloorview Research Institute2022 Ward Summer Student Research ProgramTitle: Ward Summer Research StudentStatus: Temporary Full Time (1.00 FTE)Compensation: $15.00/hrStart Date: May 2, 2022End Date: July 22, 2022Lab: TRansitions And Inclusive environments Lab (TRAIL)Supervisor: Sally LindsayProgram: Bloorview Research InstituteDescriptionThe Ward Summer Student Research program provides an opportunity to experience a unique interdisciplinary mentorship experience. Successful incumbents will have opportunities to work with their mentor on a research project, attend our Lunch and Learns and participate in the annual Ward Summer Student Research Day where they will have an opportunity to present their findings to the organization and its visitors.Dr. Sally Lindsay is a Senior Scientist within the Bloorview Research Institute and leads the TRAIL (Transitions and Inclusive Environment) lab. She is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences. Her research focuses on transitions to adulthood and participation and inclusion of youth and young adults with disabilities. The summer student will be involved in ongoing projects within the TRAIL lab including: (1) Enhancing healthy and productive work for youth with disabilities; (2) virtual care of children and youth in the COVID-19 pandemic; and (3) ableism and discrimination among youth with disabilities. The student will assist with recruitment, data collection, data entry, analysis and knowledge translation.Compensation DetailsThe program runs for 12 weeks from May 2, 2022 – July 22, 2022. Students will be paid $15.00 per hour based on a 37.5 hour week (full-time), less statutory deductions, including 4% in lieu of vacation and relevant statutory holiday pay. Students will be paid biweekly through payroll.Key Responsibilities

• Assist with an ongoing lab projects noted above
• Recruitment, data collection, entry, analysis and writing and knowledge translation
• General administrative and clerical functions to support projects
• Interaction with clients, families and project staff of the program, and external collaborators
• Literature searching
• Preparation of a presentation for the summer student research day
• Additional duties assigned as required

Qualifications

• Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program
• Students must have successfully completed a research methods course
• TCPS2 and CITI ethics training, required
• Experience and/or interest in sociology, disability studies, occupational therapy, health sciences or related field, preferred
• Experience with qualitative research and related software (NVIVO), preferred
• Experience working with youth with disabilities, preferred
• Able to communicate effectively with staff, clients and within an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated understanding of a Family-Centered Care service delivery model
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to ensure deadlines are met and follow-up is complete is required

ApplicationPlease submit the following in one (1) pdf file in the order indicated below:

• A copy of your most recent curriculum vitae (CV)
• A copy of your most recent unofficial university transcript
• One letter of reference from a recent professor or previous employer

Any applications missing this information will not be accepted.Quick Apply

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