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Paul Browning
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Sat Nov 15 00:44:43 PST 2003
CCPA Job Posting
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From: Seth Klein <seth at bcpolicyalternatives.org>
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 15:47:13 -0800
Subject: CCPA Job Posting
Hello CCPA-BC Members and Friends,
A CCPA-BC job posting follows below. Please help us distribute this notice.
Thanks,
Seth
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Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives BC Office
JOB POSTING
(Nov. 12, 2003. Please post and circulate)
Project Manager
The Vancouver office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives one
of the country¹s leading progressive research institutes seeks a Project
Manager for a new research initiative.
Closing date for applications: Monday, December 1, 4:00 pm.
Starting date: January, 2004
Duration: Five year term position (0.8 or full-time, TBD)
Salary Range: $40,000 - $55,000 (5-year grid, with starting salary TDB),
plus benefits
Position Summary:
The Project Manager will coordinate the activities of a five-year research
initiative. The project encompasses research, communications/conferences and
student training. The position¹s principal responsibilities are
administrative and relate to: maintaining the project budget and finances;
establishing and monitoring project work plans and time-lines; meeting and
conference logistics; liaising with project collaborators and partners based
at four BC universities and with numerous community groups; writing progress
reports and funding proposals; coordinating the placement and pay of student
research assistants; coordinating the publication of project studies and
books, and undertaking the promotion of project publications (to media,
community groups and academic networks). Generally, this person will be
responsible for the project¹s smooth operation.
Qualifications and Skills:
The successful candidate will be a highly organized and dedicated individual
with strong logistical skills, and will have proven experience with project
administration. Other skills and experience include:
* Education: University/college degree (or equivalent experience) in the
social sciences, communications, community planning, accounting, business
administration, or a related field;
* Experience in project administration (ideally managing research projects);
* Outstanding financial management skills (including ability to create and
update budget spread sheets, and to oversee daily financial transactions);
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
* Strong computer skills (MS Office, internet/email applications, and
ideally webpage maintenance experience);
* Outstanding attention to detail and inter-personal skills;
* While the main duties are administrative, the position requires an ability
to conceptually understand and report on the research work of the project.
Experience working with a non-profit organization is desirable, and
knowledge of BC public policies is an asset. The successful candidate should
share a commitment to the CCPA¹s Statement of Purpose. We are looking for an
individual eager to help build a dynamic and successful research institute,
and committed to ensuring the smooth coordination of this project. The
person hired for the position should feel comfortable working in a small
office environment.
The CCPA is a unionized workplace and provides a generous benefits package.
To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume with references and telephone numbersno
later than 4:00 PM, Monday December 1 to:
Seth Klein, Director
CCPABC
1400207 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
Fax: (604) 801-5122
PLEASE DO NOT SEND RESUMES BY EMAIL (and no phone calls please)
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates
short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
About the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives:
The CCPA is an independent, non-profit research institute funded primarily
through individual and organizational memberships. Founded in 1980, the
Centre is dedicated to producing and promoting progressive research and
policy alternatives. Its activities support the efforts of individuals and
organizations working towards social and economic justice. The CCPA produces
research reports, books and other publications (including a monthly
magazine), organizes public lectures and conferences, and is a source of
regular media commentary and analysis on various public policy issues.
In 1997, the CCPA opened an office in British Columbia in an effort to bring
greater balance to public policy debates in the province, and to undertake
research of specific interest to British Columbians. The Centre currently
has approximately 3,000 members in BC.
For more information about the CCPA, visit our webpage at
www.policyalternatives.ca
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Seth Klein
Director, BC Office
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
seth at bcpolicyalternatives.org
tel. (604) 801-5121 1400 207 West Hastings St.
fax. (604) 801-5122 Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
CCPA webpage: http://www.policyalternatives.ca
The CCPA is a non-partisan, non-profit research institute dedicated to
producing and promoting progressive economic and social policy research
of importance to Canadians and British Columbians.
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Hello CCPA-BC Members and Friends,
A CCPA-BC job posting follows below. Please help us distribute this notice.
Thanks,
Seth
****
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - BC Office
JOB POSTING
(Nov. 12, 2003. Please post and circulate)
Project Manager
The Vancouver office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives -- one of the country's leading progressive research institutes -- seeks a Project Manager for a new research initiative.
Closing date for applications: Monday, December 1, 4:00 pm.
Starting date: January, 2004
Duration: Five year term position (0.8 or full-time, TBD)
Salary Range: $40,000 - $55,000 (5-year grid, with starting salary TDB), plus benefits
Position Summary:
The Project Manager will coordinate the activities of a five-year research initiative. The project encompasses research, communications/conferences and student training. The position's principal responsibilities are administrative and relate to: maintaining the project budget and finances; establishing and monitoring project work plans and time-lines; meeting and conference logistics; liaising with project collaborators and partners based at four BC universities and with numerous community groups; writing progress reports and funding proposals; coordinating the placement and pay of student research assistants; coordinating the publication of project studies and books, and undertaking the promotion of project publications (to media, community groups and academic networks). Generally, this person will be responsible for the project's smooth operation.
Qualifications and Skills:
The successful candidate will be a highly organized and dedicated individual with strong logistical skills, and will have proven experience with project administration. Other skills and experience include:
* Education: University/college degree (or equivalent experience) in the social sciences, communications, community planning, accounting, business administration, or a related field;
* Experience in project administration (ideally managing research projects);
* Outstanding financial management skills (including ability to create and update budget spread sheets, and to oversee daily financial transactions);
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
* Strong computer skills (MS Office, internet/email applications, and ideally webpage maintenance experience);
* Outstanding attention to detail and inter-personal skills;
* While the main duties are administrative, the position requires an ability to conceptually understand and report on the research work of the project.
Experience working with a non-profit organization is desirable, and knowledge of BC public policies is an asset. The successful candidate should share a commitment to the CCPA's Statement of Purpose. We are looking for an individual eager to help build a dynamic and successful research institute, and committed to ensuring the smooth coordination of this project. The person hired for the position should feel comfortable working in a small office environment.
The CCPA is a unionized workplace and provides a generous benefits package.
To Apply:
Send a cover letter and resume with references and telephone numbers--no later than 4:00 PM, Monday December 1-- to:
Seth Klein, Director
CCPA-BC
1400-207 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
Fax: (604) 801-5122
PLEASE DO NOT SEND RESUMES BY EMAIL (and no phone calls please)
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
About the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives:
The CCPA is an independent, non-profit research institute funded primarily through individual and organizational memberships. Founded in 1980, the Centre is dedicated to producing and promoting progressive research and policy alternatives. Its activities support the efforts of individuals and organizations working towards social and economic justice. The CCPA produces research reports, books and other publications (including a monthly magazine), organizes public lectures and conferences, and is a source of regular media commentary and analysis on various public policy issues.
In 1997, the CCPA opened an office in British Columbia in an effort to bring greater balance to public policy debates in the province, and to undertake research of specific interest to British Columbians. The Centre currently has approximately 3,000 members in BC.
For more information about the CCPA, visit our webpage at www.policyalternatives.ca
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Seth Klein
Director, BC Office
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
seth at bcpolicyalternatives.org
tel. (604) 801-5121 1400 - 207 West Hastings St.
fax. (604) 801-5122 Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
CCPA webpage: http://www.policyalternatives.ca
The CCPA is a non-partisan, non-profit research institute dedicated to
producing and promoting progressive economic and social policy research
of importance to Canadians and British Columbians.
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