Affiliated and Federated institutions

Renison University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, and respectfully acknowledging its presence on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Attawandaran (Neutral) peoples, invites applications for the full-time, contract position of Implementation and Knowledge Mobilization Manager, Knowledge Development and Exchange (KDE) Hub for Mental Health Promotion. This contract is for 12 months (September 2024 – August 2025). While this position is advertised as a full-time position; consideration will also be given to highly qualified applicants who are willing to commit at least 3 days per week. Please note that the salary range for this role at time of hire is $70,000 to $80,000 (pro-rated if part time).

Respected as an inclusive community that values the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, Renison is committed to engaged education for the well-being of the world, offering degree programs reflecting social engagement through the School of Social Work, and the Social Development Studies Department; global engagement through our Culture and Language Studies Department and community engagement in our non-degree programs, including the English Language Institute, through the Centre for Continuing and Professional Education.  More information about the College is available at https://uwaterloo.ca/renison.

The KDE Hub, with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), was established in 2019. It is a national entity that facilitates connections, knowledge creation and knowledge sharing with projects funded by the federal government, as well as with a broader stakeholder community in the growing field of mental health promotion, mental illness prevention and youth substance use prevention. The Hub is hosted by Renison University College and built strong foundations in its early years. More information about the KDE Hub and the federally funded programs and projects it serves is available at https://kdehub.ca.

Objectives:  The Implementation and Knowledge Mobilization Manager works in collaboration with other team members to develop and advance the work of the KDE Hub and its outcomes. The Implementation and Knowledge Mobilization Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on Hub activities that emphasize knowledge sharing, audience engagement, and strategic communications. The incumbent will represent Renison in a manner consistent with the values, goals, and strategic directions of the University College.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate degree with relevance to knowledge mobilization in health or social sciences, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Formal knowledge mobilization training preferred

Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a position where knowledge mobilization was a key functional role
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of knowledge mobilization approaches and methods
• Experience in population health intervention research and
  evaluation with a wide range of quantitative and qualitative
  methods preferred
• Well-developed written and oral communications skills, and
  ability to produce products for a variety of different audiences
• Superior writing skills, including the ability to prepare plain language documents
• Prior experience with development of diverse knowledge mobilization products and tools (e.g., infographics, arts-based, digital storytelling)
• Flexible and able to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Experience working in a highly autonomous setting; high degree of initiative and sound judgment required
• Ability to manage several large and small work plans involving various combinations of team members and project management experience
• Knowledge of mental health promotion and/or youth substance use prevention sector preferred
• Understanding of health equity, and the challenges facing diverse and/or vulnerable populations (e.g., Indigenous, refugees, newcomers, 2SLGBTQI+, and others)
• Professional fluency in French an asset

Renison University College respects, appreciates, and actively encourages diversity. As part of Renison’s commitment to equity within the College, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals with diverse experiences based on race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability or disability including women, 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous Peoples, and other visible minorities. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Renison is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all parts of the selection process. Please contact a member of Renison’s Human Resources department with accommodation requests.

Deadline for applications: Review of applications will begin on July 10, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Application materials should be submitted online as PDF files through Interfolio. Please include, at minimum, a resume and three references. Please note that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will also be asked for consent to have an educational and a criminal records verification completed. The criminal records verification provides an indication of the existence of adult criminal convictions, for which a record suspension has not been granted, within the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.

A full job description, including more information on the KDE Hub, is available upon request by contacting Carol Murray clmurray@uwaterloo.ca.

Renison University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territory of the of the Anishinaabeg, Hodinohsyó:ni, and Attawandaran (Neutral) Peoples. Renison is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes ten kilometres on either side of the Grand River from mouth to source. Renison invites applications for the one year contract position of Assistant to the School of Social Work, MSW Program (35 hours per week; grade 12, salary range: $45,082.00-$56,352.00).

Respected as an inclusive community that values the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, Renison is committed to engaged education for the well-being of the world, offering degree programs reflecting social engagement through the School of Social Work, and the Social Development Studies Department; global engagement through our Culture and Language Studies Department and community engagement in our non- degree programs, including the English Language Institute, through the Centre for Continuing and Professional Education. More information about the College is available at uwaterloo.ca/renison.

Objectives: The Program Assistant to the School of Social Work provides administrative support to the School of Social Work as directed by the Administration & Student Services Manager.  Responds to Social Work inquiries, monitors the Field Education Intern Placement Tracking System, organizes and maintains the School’s web pages and assists with the School of Social Work generic email account. The position is responsible for various administrative duties at the school and ensures that administration queries and practices are completed in a timely and confidential manner. This role provides administrative support to both the Master and Bachelor of Social Work programs.  Additionally, the incumbent will represent Renison in a manner consistent with the values, goals, and strategic directions of the University College.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Undergraduate degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience:

• Office administration, preferably within a university or higher education

• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated collaborative abilities and approachability, able to participate in a team environment.
• Highly detail-oriented, with an aptitude for accuracy.
• Effective organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task efficiently and work with multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Required to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

To Apply:

Upload your application package (including, at minimum, a resume and three references) to Interfolio. The review of applications will begin on August 6, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Renison University College respects, appreciates, and actively encourages diversity. As part of Renison’s commitment to equity within the College, we welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals with diverse experiences based on race, ethnic origin, religion, age, colour, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability or disability, including women, 2SLGBTQ+, Indigenous Peoples, and other visible minorities. Renison is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact a member of Renison’s Human Resources department with accommodation requests. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

References will be solicited at a later stage in the process as needed. The successful candidate will be asked their consent to complete an educational and criminal records verification. The criminal records verification provides an indication of the existence of adult criminal convictions, for which a record suspension has not been granted, within the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.

A full job description is available here.

United College at the University of Waterloo

Job Description: FlintHub Program Coordinator

Grade: E ($50,041.19 - $62,551.49)

Current Revision: June 2024

Hours: Part Time for One Year; Average of 17.5 hours per week

Reports to: Director of Indigenous Entrepreneurship

Job Summary:

FlintHub is an incubator for Indigenous entrepreneurship that delivers programming for academic courses as well as support to individual Indigenous entrepreneurs. The Program Coordinator reports to the Director and supports the activities of the Program Manager. The Program Coordinator provides support to the key activities of FlintHub and is responsible for managing they key administrative tasks related to the success of the program.

Skills & Abilities:

• Highly motivated individual with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• High attention to detail and ability to analyse patterns in data
• Enthusiastic team player
• Able to work independently and remotely with minimal supervision
• Able to meet deadlines
• Punctual meeting attendance record
• Familiar with video-conferencing tools such as Zoom, MS Teams and Doodle
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and/or GSuite
• Excellent written communication skills • Graphic design experience, including Canva, is an asset

Experience:

• Significant understanding of the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an administrative role
• Past experience in an incubator, a start-up advisory, social enterprise, innovation space, project management or entrepreneurial experience is considered an asset

Education:

• Post-secondary degree is considered an asset

Job Tasks:

• Manage communications, contacts, website and social media
• Maintain records/data/documents to support admission, enrolment and instructional activities 
• Provide secondary liaison with community partners, college and program partners, funders, and instructors 
• Coordinate activities of student work teams under the direction of the Director and Program Manager
• Coordinate student information sessions under the direction of the Director and Program Manager 
• Support the Director and Program Manager in the coordination of events such as design sprints, guest speakers, workshops and pitch competitions
• Track expenditures
• Provide administrative support for team 
• Prepare reports for funders, partners, and College officials
• Support the Program Manager in the development of WIL events with partner organizations 
• Develop & deliver WIL events on campus at UW/UTD, as requested by the Program Manager
• Schedule meetings, virtual classes and support in the technical registration and organization of all events, including external partner institution events
• Responsible for agenda development, meeting minutes and post correspondence for all external meetings
• Manage incubator content on the website and public shared drive(s)
  • Work with any external contractors to keep website current and up to date
  • Post class lectures on class portal and/or shared drive(s) 
  • Assist users with any requests they may have
  • Own the capturing and reporting of KPI’s for the incubator and program

To apply, forward your cover letter and current resume to utdcareers@uwaterloo.ca by July 15 2024.

United College at the University of Waterloo

Job Description: Residence Life Staff Coordinator

Grade: G ($54,305.96-$67,882.45)*

Current Revision: March 25, 2024

Reports to: Director, Student Life

Job Summary:

The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) has the responsibility for ensuring the delivery of the student experience for students living in the residence. These responsibilities include the advising and supporting of student staff (e.g. Dons and Peer Leaders), the holistic development of the student, responding to student concerns, implementing a consistent approach to policy enforcement, monitoring and responding to health and safety concerns, and ensuring a positive residence experience for students in the residence. The RLC provides day-to-day leadership for the Don team and supporting a residence section (150 – 350 students).

This is a live-in position, directly overseeing a group of live-in student staff members. This position participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

*A portion of compensation is comprised of a taxable benefit for free living accommodations (approximately $9,579)

Job Tasks:

Supervision and Human Development (25%)

• Oversees and directs the day-to-day work of 12 – 20 student employees including Residence Life Dons, Community Advisors, Experiential Learning Advisors, and Living Learning Community Peer Leaders. 
• Participates in and makes decisions regarding the recruitment and hiring of student staff positions such as Dons and Peer Leaders.
• Participates in evaluation and assessment processes to aid the Director in completing termly performance evaluations and implementation of ongoing developmental feedback. • Provides leadership during student-staff meetings and communicates information to the Director, Student Life and other appropriate staff.
• Establishes and maintains a schedule of regular meetings including frequent team meetings and regular 1:1 checks in with Dons.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of student-staff training, typically held at the start of each term. Provides ongoing individual and team-based development opportunities for student-staff.
• Contributes to an atmosphere of team and personal development by leading and supporting team-based initiatives, engaging in team projects, and supporting peers’ projects.
• Administer accountability processes for student staff to ensure consistency and that all staff are knowledgeable and consistent in implementing their responsibilities. 
• Participates in a rotating On-Call schedule to support Duty Dons by providing guidance remotely, attending critical incidents, and performing follow up with Duty Dons.

Community Development (25%)

• Contributes to the delivery of Living Learning Community programs and educational activities in alignment with the College’s educational priorities.
• Plans and implements residence orientation, other transition programs, and move-in and move out processes. 
• Provides programming that meets the needs of students and promotes community engagement, participation, and student leadership opportunities. 
• Completes assessment and evaluation to make recommendations for improvements to programs and residence life experiences.
• Provides leadership for Summer Programming activities such as conferences and non-residence related activities.

Administration (20%)

• Administer the day-to-day operations of a residence section (150 - 350 students) in conjunction with the facilities and student services staff.
• Provide communication support for student life focused activities (print, web, social media, emails, etc.). 
• Administers floor and community budgets for the use of facilitating community building efforts, implementing LLC activities, and achieving educational priorities. Submits expense reports for reconciliation purposes.

Student Support (15%) 

• Engages with students who are experiencing challenges in integrating into the residence community or transitioning to the university environment, serving as the primary point of contact for administration of roommate/suitemate and floor conflicts. 
• Leads difficult conversations with students who experience challenges related to mental health, substance use, sexual violence, homesickness, isolation, academic stress, etc.
• Builds rapport with students and supports students in connecting to on-campus and/or off campus resources. 
• Implement procedures and educate students on safety and security measures. 
• Role models visibility, availability, and approachability with staff, student-staff, and students. This includes evening and weekend responsibilities within the assigned community.

Student Conduct (10%)

• Ensure up to date knowledge of the United College Conduct Model, emergency response procedures, and resources for crisis management to facilitate student conduct processes and management of student issues.
• Ensure consistency when responding to and assigning outcomes to incidents.
• Facilitates conduct related conversations, and issues appropriate restorative or educational sanctions, in accordance with the United College Conduct Model. 
• Maintains confidential records of students and related incidents within the appropriate databases.

Collaboration and Project Work (5%)

• Encourages, organizes, and executes new or unique projects that directly contribute to the overall satisfaction, well-being, or development of residents or the community.
• Engages in educational and developmental opportunities to foster an atmosphere of personal development, academic enrichment, and community engagement.
• Collaborates with other members and units at United College and across campus to facilitate an integrated and holistic student experience. This includes participating in important College wide and campus activities and functions.

To apply, forward your cover letter and current resume to utdcareers@uwaterloo.ca by July 21, 2024.