Organization Background:
For more than 100 years, AdvantAge Ontario has been the voice of not-for-profit seniors’ care in Ontario. We represent more than 500 providers of long-term care, seniors’ housing, supportive housing and community service agencies, including 98 per cent of all municipal long-term care homes and 83 per cent of all not-for-profit long-term care homes.
We are focused on the important work that members do and on giving them the supports and resources they need including advocacy, education, communications, and member programs and services.
Statement of Values
o Inclusion and diversity – we strive to provide a workplace that recognizes diversity and is safe and inclusive.
o Respect – we show respect by demonstrating trust and integrity in all interactions.
o Empathy – we are empathetic and kind to our members, colleagues and ourselves.
o Fairness – we are fair and equitable in all we do.
o Passion – we have a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Placement Format:
Fully remote/virtual
Model of Supervision
One-to-one weekly supervision (student has one field instructor who they receive field instruction from remotely throughout the duration of the placement)
Department/Program:
Funding Policy and Capital Development Department
Population(s):
Employees, seniors, members
Field Placement Details
Understanding not-for-profit advocacy for seniors, policies affecting seniors' care, health, housing, etc. The placement will support through research, analysis, advocacy related to issues affecting our members.
Tasks & Activities:
- Research on various website platforms for housing, capital development policy
- Extract and analyze research data using Excel
- Prepare PowerPoint presentation decks.
- Assemble and reformat policy files.
- Prepare summary sheets for reports/documents
- Attend online meetings and minute take as required
Requirements:
- Excellent research and data analysis skills
- Strong Excel skills (Power BI skills are an advantage but not required)
- Computer- Student must have exclusive access to a computer (i.e., not shared with others)
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Must have microphone and webcam for online meetings.
- Reliable Internet Access
- Cell phone/ Land line (asset)
- Student must have a private room for conducting meetings, data collection and/or other confidential tasks.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and demands.
- Superior organizational skills - the ability to work well under pressure and multi-task on numerous projects, often with competing levels of priority.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving, analytics and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Policy analysis and document writing experience.
- Experience with writing minutes or notes and summarizing information sheets.
Student Assets and Requirements
Enrolment in post secondary public policy, administrative, business or research courses.
Hours: 14 to 20 hours per week. Can also offer flexible hours.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
