CNIW Is Accepting Applications for 3 Summer Student Positions (Starting from June 27th, 2022)

CNIW (Centre for New Immigrants Wellbeing, 北美华人健康） was formed in 2019 with the mandate of promoting immigrants’ well-being through research, knowledge dissemination, community service, and mentor-ship, particularly for immigrants from China and other Asian countries.

Job Summary

Start Date: June 27^th, 2022 (35 hours / week, 8 weeks)

This is a support position that requires a strong ability to work independently. The ideal candidate is a bright problem-solver with a positive attitude and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment. Some background in health care research, statistical analysis, academic writing, or non-profit experience is an asset. The Technical Assistant will report to Project Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the project team to execute research plan, including but not limited to:

• Assist with literature search and analytical work
• Assist the team leaders arranging research meetings
• Assist with recruiting research participants
• Assisting with recruiting community volunteers
• Assist with arranging the survey and interviews
• Perform Data collection and interview transcripts

Expected Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of health care researching
• Bilingual in Mandarin and English
• Good computer skills, Webpage skills are assets
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team
• Positive attitude and excellent attendance record
• Some experience in administrative assistance, event planning, or non-profit is an asset
• Excellent content writing skill is an asset

Eligibility

Students must be:

• Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
• A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigrant and Refugee Protection Act* and;
• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

How to Apply?

Submit your resume to: info@cniw.org by May 15, 2022.

We thank all candidate for their interests. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.