Work-Study Positions
Visit the CLNx website to view additional information and apply for the following positions.
Job Posting for Fall/Winter 2023
Job Title: CLN Job ID #226666 – Assistant to the Director
Contract Period: Five-month contract to begin immediately. Possibility of extension based on performance.
Hours: 8–10 hours/week
Remuneration: $20/hour
Deadline to apply: September 10, 2023
Job Description:
The Centre for Child Development, Mental Health, and Policy at the University of Toronto Mississauga is seeking a part-time Assistant to the Director. This person will assist the Director in a variety of tasks, including creating agendas and taking minutes for online meetings, coordinating website updates, and event planning. They will be comfortable and willing to work under tight timelines and handle last-minute tasks with variable hours.
This is an excellent opportunity for a student who is interested in gaining experience in non-profit administration and communications, as well as working with international partners. More information on our lab and research projects can be found at www.utm.utoronto.ca/ccdmp.
The remote position will begin immediately with paid training time. There is a possibility of extending the position and we hope to find a student who is interested in possibly staying in this role for a longer period (up to a year). The student will be compensated in accordance with the University of Toronto Mississauga Student Union regulations.
Skills & Requirements
- UofT student in Psychology, Management, Communications, or related discipline at the University of Toronto
- Administrative experience preferred
- Highly organized and able to prioritize
- Detail-oriented
- Strong written and oral communication skills, proofreading experience is an asset
- Ability to conduct themselves professionally in both written and verbal communications
Application Materials
Please send in one .pdf file (file name: FirstNameLastName_Assistant) to Chanel Tsang at ccdmp@utoronto.ca.
- Cover letter (including program and year of study, statement of interest and relevant experience, where you saw this job posting)
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Academic transcript (unofficial screenshots from ROSI/ACORN are acceptable)
Interviewed students will be expected to provide 1–2 references speaking to their professional ability after the interview.
The application deadline is September 10, 2023.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact ccdmp@utoronto.ca.
Job Title: CLN Job ID#224598 Graphic Designer (Work-Study Program)
Contract Period: Five-month contract to begin immediately. Possibility of extension based on performance.
Hours: 10–15 hours/week
Remuneration: $15.50/hour
Deadline to apply: September 15, 2023
Job Description:
The Centre for Child Development, Mental Health, and Policy (CCDMP)'s vision is to foster every child's healthy development and potential for kindness, both locally and globally. To achieve our vision, we conduct research that advances a holistic understanding of children and generates services and practice solutions to enhance their potential and healthy development. Our centre unites child development and child mental health specialists from diverse backgrounds in an environment that inspires innovations in research, practice, and policy to promote the mental health and potential of all children.
This work-study student will assist in preparation of illustrations for a digital social-emotional development assessment task at the Centre for Child Development, Mental Health, and Policy at the University of Toronto Mississauga. The student will be expected to be proficient in using design software/programs to prepare illustrations depicting different scenarios for 3-8 year-old children. The student will work in close collaboration with the project leads and will learn essential skills to visually represent information. This position would be a fulfilling learning experience for those interested in the arts, illustrations, and developmental psychology. This is a remote work position.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and prepare illustrations for a social-emotional development assessment tool.
- Attend weekly or biweekly meetings with the project lead(s) and other research assistants working on the project and assist in creating and maintaining project documentation for different stakeholders.
- Provide design and/or design consultation on other project materials when needed.
Skills & Requirements
- Undergraduate student studying art, psychology or a related area
- Experience in designing illustrations via different platforms
- Experience in working in a previous art project/organization is an asset
- High attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with ability to prioritize work
Accessibility Considerations
- Spends the majority of the shift working at a computer
- Occurs in a remote environment
Application Materials
Please apply on CLNx (Job ID#22458 – Graphic Designer), sending in the following documents:
- Cover letter (including program and year of study, statement of interest and relevant experience, where you saw this job posting)
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Academic transcript (unofficial screenshots from ROSI/ACORN are acceptable)
- Portfolio of relevant work
Interviewed students will be expected to provide 1–2 references speaking to their professional ability after the interview.
The application deadline is September 15, 2023.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact ccdmp@utoronto.ca