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Project Details
CommunityStreets:A Youth-driven lens on the future of urban housing is looking for Undergraduate Research Assistants (UGRAs) who can support the efforts of the research team—Cheryl Giraudy, Environmental Design, OCAD U and Saskia van Kampen, Graphic Design, San Francisco State University as they host a public forum at OCADU during DesignTO 2025. The goal of the CommunityStreets project orbits the principle task of asking a diverse segment of Youth ages 17–29 what they need, want, and aspire to in housing solutions. We ask: how might this Youth-based line of inquiry lead to shifts in urban housing form, or the characteristics of communities, streets and neighbourhoods required to drive and sustain it?
The event is a panel discussion followed by an open mic and occurs Saturday Feb 1, 2025 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, 49 McCaul Street Open Gallery space on OCADU campus. Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Asuma Malik have been invited along with Youth leaders, architects, planners, and housing advocates across the city.
Responsibilities
- Working under the supervision of the Principal Investigators, Cheryl Giraudy and Saskia van Kampen, in support of the project’s research goals and objectives
- Assisting with data collection, literature searches, data compilation, processing, entry and analysis
- Assisting with developing questions for the panel discussion
- Assist with social media, photography, and videography of the panel event
- Working with other research personnel to ensure the appropriate and safe use of materials, equipment and/or facilities before and after the event
- Participating in the provision of safe and secure and inclusive environment for all involved at the event, welcoming the public attendees and the panel members.
Qualifications
- Must be enrolled at OCAD University in Art/Social Change or Design Programs or a post secondary program of Design and/or fields in Creative Practice planning
- Fluent in InDesign and/or editorial layout (paragraph styles, multipage document layout, good file organization)
- Where relevant, sound knowledge of, and commitment to, healthy and safe work practices
- Where relevant, strong organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communications and problem-solving skills
- Experience designing for social media, and/or working with the public, or event planning
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity and diversity and experience promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, staff and faculty
Hours of Work: 10 hours per week over the period of January 21, 2025 to February 3, 2025
Work Environment: The incumbent in this role will be expected to report to work on campus.
Compensation: $21.32 (Undergraduate Rate) per hour, plus 6% in lieu of benefits plus vacation pay, as applicable, per the provisions of the Employment Standards Act
Please Note The Following
- Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for any employer (with a valid work or study permit, SIN and Canadian bank account).
- This appointment is conditional upon funding of the Project by OCAD U’s external funding partner(s)
- If you are a work or study permit holder, please note a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) and Canadian bank account is a condition of employment.
Applications Should Include
- A one-page cover letter explaining the candidate’s interest
- A curriculum vitae
- The contact information for one (1) reference
Please upload all three (3) components as one PDF. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please name your upload: FirstName_LastName-Job Code
Interested applicants are invited to submit their application in confidence addressed to Cheryl Giraudy and Saskia van Kampen, Assocuate Professors, DesignTO CommunityStreets Event Hosts online by clicking the “Apply Now” button below.
The review of applications will begin on January 16, 2025 and will continue until the position has been filled.
If you require
application support, please contact the People & Culture Office.
Please note that People & Culture
cannot update you on the status of your application as these searches are decentralized.
You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview. If the posting is advertised, we are still accepting applications.
As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
We encourage members of designated equity-seeking groups to self-identify within the voluntary Applicant Questionnaire.
OCAD U is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact People & Culture for more information or refer to OCAD U’s Policy of Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities.
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.
