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Are you delighted by the interests, capabilities and energy young children possess?  Do you have the ability to provoke thought and inspire discovery with preschoolers?  We invite you to consider joining our team of collaborative educators who support children’s learning through observation, experimentation and reflection.

The Early Childhood Education Centre (ECEC), a preschool and research facility within the Psychology Department of the University of Waterloo, is seeking applicants for Supply Teacher positions.  Must be a Registered Early Childhood Educator with the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario and qualified with a minimum of an Early Childhood Education Diploma.  A university degree in Early Childhood Education or in a relevant area such as Psychology or Child Studies is preferred. Candidates must be a holder of a valid Standard First Aid and Adult/Infant/Child CPR certificate.  Experience and demonstrated skill in carrying out a developmentally appropriate program for children 2.5 – 5 years in a team teaching format is required. Knowledge and experience with planned components, emergent curriculum and documentation of learning preferred.  Must be able to step in and assume responsibility for all aspects of a Head Teacher or Teaching Assistant role. 

Qualified candidates please send resumes directly to Valerie Rozon at vrozon@uwaterloo.ca

The ECEC is seeking supply teachers Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario and qualified with a minimum of an Early Childhood Education Diploma.  You will work as a member of a team to ensure developmentally appropriate programming for children 2.5 – 5 yrs. of age in an emergent curriculum format.  Must be able to step in and assume responsibility for all aspects of a Preschool Teacher or Teaching Assistant role.  Knowledge and experience with planned components, emergent curriculum and documentation of learning preferred. 

Qualified candidates please send resumes to vrozon@uwaterloo.ca

Primary Purpose

Responsibilities of this position are divided into two categories:  Financial and Reception.    The incumbent will receive payments from patients for examination fees, spectacle orders as well as over the counter products sold in the Optometry Clinic.  A computerized billing/appointment booking system is used for all financial transactions.  In addition, the incumbent acts as a general clinic receptionist. This will involve checking in patients, booking appointments and general clerical functions within the clinic.

The School of Optometry and Vision Science provides a clinical facility for the education of Optometry undergraduates and residents at the University of Waterloo.  In addition, it provides comprehensive optometric service to the general public, including special populations through in-house and external patient care.  Approximately 180 third and fourth year students are rotated through the various areas of the Optometry Clinic (including the satellite clinic) each academic year with approximately 20,000 patients seen annually. 

Responsibility ranges from answering phones, booking appointments and verifying patient information to assisting with tasks that promote quality patient care and ensure the smooth operation of the clinic.  The Optometry Clinic (including the satellite clinic) is a computerized environment, using an electronic scheduling, billing and medical records systems.

The incumbent works within a team and may be assigned responsibility for various tasks related to the provision of optometric patient care.  The incumbent will have frequent contact with optometrists, opticians, patients and optometry students.  The incumbent will be designated specific assignments but can be expected to rotate assignments as needed.

The incumbent must adhere to PHIPPA and FIPPA legislation.

Key Accountabilities

Required Qualifications

Nature and Scope

Contacts: All staff working within the clinic must be sensitive to the needs of both students and patients.  In addition the incumbent will be required to deal with personnel from ophthalmology practices and local optometric practices within the community.

Level of Responsibility: The role requires that the incumbent provide functional direction to the interns and clinicians with all things related to patient appointments both regular and emergencies.

Decision-Making Authority: The Optometry Clinic Receptionist is required to work independently with minimal direction from the Clinic Administration.  The incumbent makes straight forward decisions based on adequate information while applying explicit guidelines and procedures.  The incumbent is expected to support and act on decisions made within the clinic.

Physical and Sensory Demands: This position has minimal demands typical of an administrative position within an office environment. The Optometric Clinic Receptionist will sit, stand or walk to accomplish this position.  Occasionally, physical exertion may be required to unpack and distribute deliveries of products or supplies.

Working Environment: The University of Waterloo Optometry Clinic is located on the north campus.

The University of Waterloo Optometry clinic is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.  Some Saturdays may be required.  Employees will be expected to accept work assignments within that time frame.  Normally rotations will be organized, but from time to time it will be necessary for the Clinic Administrator to assign alternate hours.

Specific duties of the position may change according to clinic needs.

University of Waterloo │ July 9, 2018 – August 3, 2018

Marketing & Undergraduate Recruitment (MUR) leads campus-wide recruitment activities, publications, communications, research, and events that influence smart, motivated student leaders and entrepreneurs to choose the University of Waterloo for their undergraduate education. Our efforts directly impact over 57,000 undergraduate applications from across Canada and around the world, which in turn translate into more than 7,000 new students joining our campuses each year.

Our work is innovative, research-driven, student-centric, and informed by enrollment management principles as well as the University’s strategic plan. We value professional quality and creativity in a working environment characterized by supportive mentorship, positive energy, synergy, and respectful communication.

The IDEAS Summer Experience is a 2-week enrichment program, primarily designed for international teenage innovators. Participants experience greater awareness of cultural diversity, live on-campus, and engage in experiential, academic and social activities to further develop communication, problem solving, and innovation proficiencies. Through collaborative group work the participants create a “BIG idea” – a proposed solution to a complex world problem. Waterloo’s program is distinctive in comparison to other international summer experience programs given its cross-disciplinary focus. IDEAS runs in July, offering approximately 40 students (in 2 concurrent streams) the opportunity to experience and appreciate a high-quality, innovative University. 

As an IDEAS Mentor, you will assist with the execution and assessment of the IDEAS Summer Experience. During the two weeks of the program, you will live at St. Paul’s University College with the IDEAS participants. You will be a positive role model for the IDEAS participants and are responsible for ensuring full participation at on-campus and off-campus activities during your shift. You are responsible for the safety and well-being of the IDEAS participants. Your responsibilities also include ensuring the IDEAS participants have an unforgettable, enjoyable, and unique experience. The cost of your room and board at St. Paul’s and meals, when you are on duty, will be covered during the 2 weeks of IDEAS (July 14-29).  The week prior to participants arriving, you’ll be involved in staff training sessions to prepare for IDEAS. This will give you the opportunity to meet other staff members, review your responsibilities as a Mentor, and receive the necessary training to be successful in your role. The week after the IDEAS participants depart will be spent helping the IDEAS Coordinators evaluate and review the program. You will report directly to the IDEAS Coordinator(s). The duration of this position is from July 9, 2018 to August 3, 2018. Weekend work is required during the 2 weeks of the IDEAS Summer Experience.

Compensation: $16 per hour + 4 % vacation pay.

Hours of work: Typically 35 hours a week, up to 44 hours a week could be required.

• Work schedule will fluctuate and, includes evenings and weekends

Working Conditions: Inconsistent working hours.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience running programs for teenagers.
• Experience as an UWaterloo Residence Don or Summer Camp Counsellor.
• Leadership/mentorship experience at the University of Waterloo and in the student community (e.g., orientation week leader, Shad Valley, Waterloo Unlimited, student ambassadors, student teams, etc.).
• An understanding of the various departments and opportunities offered at the University of Waterloo
• Demonstrated ability to think on the spot, improvise, solve problems, and make effective decisions independently.
• Demonstrated ability to remain tactful under pressure with the capacity to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent relationship management skills and demonstrated ability to contribute to a collaborative environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (oral and written), organizational, and customer service skills.  
• Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural, language, religious, political, and socio-economic factors
• Ability to communicate in more than one language is beneficial.
• First Aid and CPR C certification (Note: candidate can complete these certifications after being hired).
• This position involves working with minors. Position applicants must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC). Those who are candidates for the position will be required to supply the Police Vulnerable Sector Check, and be without any record. http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/FormDetail?OpenForm&ACT=RDR&TAB=PROFILE&SRCH=&ENV=WWE&TIT=LE220&NO=026-LE220E

Responsibilities:

• Prepare for the delivery of the IDEAS Summer Experience
  • Create an orientation presentation about yourself and your experiences for the IDEAS participants
  • Assist with the preparation for the arrival of the IDEAS participant, including creating name tags, organizing the rooms, creating banners, and putting together the SWAG bags
  • Assist the IDEAS Coordinator(s) with various program activities such as planning for the BIG Idea project, planning ice-breaker games and activities during relaxation, etc.

• Execute and deliver the IDEAS Summer Experience alongside the IDEAS Coordinator
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of participants.
  • Be available ‘on-call’ after shift hours in case of an emergency situation such as a lockout.
  • Work as a team with all of the IDEAS Mentors to ensure a united front for the IDEAS participants
  • Our preference is that you live in residence at St. Paul’s University College with IDEAS participants for the 2-week duration.
  • Ensure participant satisfaction of the program, being a part of their unforgettable, enjoyable, and unique experience.
  • Serve as a role model, maintain good relationships, and develop a sense of community with the participants
  • Act as the first line of contact with participants from around the world
  • Facilitate the understanding of learning outcomes for participants and help them connect these outcomes and what they learned to their Big IDEA project.
  • Help participants create their “Big IDEA” presentations.
  • Engage participants and actively participate in activities.
  • Problem-solve for any immediate issue that participants may encounter.
  • Assist on-campus partners from Waterloo faculty/programs in delivery of programming.
  • Deliver a presentation about yourself and your experience at UWaterloo.
  • Deliver a presentation about tips on how to excel as a university student.
• Execute the evaluation of the program alongside the IDEAS Coordinator
  • Research and write reports as needed including conclusions and recommendations for next year’s IDEAS Summer Experience

Apply to: ideascoordinator@uwaterloo.ca   by May 7, 2018. 

The Administrative Assistant to the President provides comprehensive administrative and functional support to the President of St. Jerome's University and their office. The public relations inherent in this position require a high level of sensitivity to the very diverse nature of the University’s environment, resources both human and material, public persona and community relationships. The Administrative Assistant works with other departments of SJU when they require the involvement of the President.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management of the President’s calendar
• Monitors expenses and completes expense reimbursement claims
• Books travel arrangements for the President
• Schedules, organizes, and attends meetings, takes minutes and produces meeting notes, handles responses and attends to special requests for all meetings involving the President.
• Anticipates requirements and assembles material and briefings for meetings, events and appointments; includes drafting agendas, letters, and other correspondences; preparing handouts and reports; assisting with electronic presentation notes or other supporting materials.
• Coordinates arrangements for functions hosted by the Office of the President

Working Conditions:

• Periodic lifting and carrying of heavy, awkward parcels and deliveries
• Work other than traditional work day from time to time, including evenings and weekends
• Regular office environment including utilization of various mediums of communication

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education and 1-3 years related experience
• Excellent time management, problem solving, and communication skills
• Professionalism and superior interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain highly organized and to prioritize multiple tasks effectively
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a constantly changing and demanding environment
• Ability to manage and process confidential and material in a professional manner

Application Instructions:

To view position details, please visit https://www.sju.ca/administrative-assistant-12-month-contract

Please email applications to sjuhr@uwaterloo.ca by December 19, 2018.  Cover letters may be addressed to Kerry Eamer, Director, Human Resources.

Candidates requiring accommodation should contact the Director, Human Resources. The university respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. Applications from all qualified individuals are encouraged.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Department of Sociology and Legal Studies at St. Jerome’s University invites applications for two (2) positions in Legal Studies, both commencing July 1, 2019. One is tenured or tenure stream at the rank of Associate Professor; the other is tenure stream at the rank of Assistant Professor and is subject to budgetary approval. Successful candidates will have a PhD in the interdisciplinary field of Legal Studies or a relevant interdisciplinary or disciplinary field in the humanities or social sciences. Candidates with a doctorate in law may also apply. We are especially interested in candidates who conduct interdisciplinary research in and can teach any of the following subjects: environment and law, history and law, gender and law, Indigenous studies and law, international law and global justice, political/social theory and law, psychology and law, and religion and law. A history of innovation in the area of teaching and learning is also desired.

Successful candidates should be able to teach first-year Introduction to Legal Studies, second-year Criminal Law, fourth-year seminars, as well as courses that correspond to the applicant’s areas of specialization. Successful candidates should also be committed to participating in administrative service. Applicants for the Associate Professor position must have an excellent track record in teaching, research, and service, particularly in academic leadership. Applicants for the Assistant Professor position must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service. As of May 1, 2018, the base salary for an Associate Professor is $100,868, and the base salary for an Assistant Professor is $80,143.

Legal Studies is an interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary program that offers Honours, Joint Honours, and Four-Year General undergraduate degrees. Successful candidates will work with colleagues across disciplines as well as with our partners at the University of Waterloo. For further information on the Department at St. Jerome’s University, visit www.sju.ca/sociology-legal-studies.

Complete applications from interested candidates will include:

• cover letter detailing interest in and suitability for the position – clearly state your intent to apply for either the Associate or Assistant position
• curriculum vitae
• teaching dossier – include evidence of excellence and innovation in teaching
• in lieu of a teaching philosophy, please answer the following question in 1000 words or less:

  How does your teaching and research advance your vision of interdisciplinary scholarship?

• outline of a research agenda
• two sample publications
• contact information for three referees – to be contacted if your application is shortlisted

Send applications by email to Dr. Kieran Bonner, Chair, Department of Sociology and Legal Studies, St. Jerome’s University: legalstudies@sju.ca. All applications must be submitted by January 15, 2019.

St. Jerome’s University, situated on the University of Waterloo campus, is a public Roman Catholic university federated with the University of Waterloo. The University is committed to advancing the Catholic intellectual tradition and welcomes faculty and students from all faiths and backgrounds. St. Jerome’s University is also committed to the principles of employment equity and in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements this advertisement is directed in the first instance to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Candidates requiring accommodation should contact the Director of Human Resources. For further information, visit www.sju.ca.

Renison University College, affiliated with the University of Waterloo, and located on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Attawandaron (Neutral) peoples, invites applications for the part time, ongoing position of Human Resources & Payroll Administrator (20 hours per week; ideally 9am-1pm Monday to Friday).

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 Studies in Islam Program; and community engagement in our non-degree programs through the Centre for Continuing and Professional Education.  More information about the College is available at https://uwaterloo.ca/renison.

Objectives:  The Human Resources and Payroll Administrator reports to the Director of Human Resources and is primarily responsible for the completion of administrative work supporting pay and human resources functions within the organization. The incumbent is this role will respond to inquiries, is responsible for payroll entry, monitoring of employee records and general human resources administrative tasks. Additionally, the incumbent will represent Renison in a manner consistent with the values, goals, and strategic directions of organization.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Post-secondary education and related experience required.  A CHRP designation is an asset.
• Previous experience with payroll entry and processing is an asset.

Experience:

• Administrative experience, preferably in a post-secondary setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact tactfully with students, faculty, staff and other internal departments providing strong customer service
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Professional, diplomatic, with possessing the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Highly detail oriented, with an aptitude for accuracy
• Effective organizational skills, with the ability to work with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to take initiative, work independently with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment and decision-making
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Proficiency in the use of technology (e.g. Word-processing, spreadsheets, electronic presentations, email, file management, etc.) Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

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, LGBTQ, 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 hiring process. Please contact a member of Renison’s Human Resources department with accommodation requests.

Deadline for applications: December 16, 2018 (at 11:59pm EST). Interviews will begin the week of January 7, 2019.

Applications, including three references, should be submitted online as PDF files through Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/58247. Please note only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

A full job description is available upon request by contacting Tegan Preston at tegan.preston@uwaterloo.ca.