>Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 09:04:53 -0400 (EDT) >X-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Mime-Version: 1.0 >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >From: jim stanford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Job Opportunity, BC CCPA >Status: U > >Dear PEF Members; > >The following extended job posting may be of interest to you or someone you >know. > >**************************************************************** > >EXTENDED JOB POSTING > >Job Posting: Researcher >with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - BC Office > >The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - BC office is seeking to hire >a researcher for a two-year term to staff a newly established Public >Interest Research Desk (PIRD). > >The PIRD researcher will undertake a variety of short and long-term >research projects related to the role of value of public services, public >enterprise, the relationship between the public and private sectors, and >privatization. > >Duties consist of a combination of research and writing, policy analysis, >and media and communications work. > >Skills and Qualifications Required: > >The position requires a strong background in both social and economic >policy, and demonstrated research experience dealing with public services. >The successful candidate must have a strong academic background in a >relevant field of study. Other skills include: >* excellent written and oral communication skills, including public >speaking experience, popular/accessible writing skills, academic writing >skills, and experience giving media interviews; >* background in quantitative methods and statistics; >* strong computer skills, including internet search skills and experience >with Excel (the office uses a Macintosh computer system); >* a demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as >part of a team in an environment that is frequently pressured. > >Experience working with a progressive non-profit organization and/or within >the labour movement is desirable, and some direct experience with public >services would be an asset. The successful candidate should share a >commitment to the CCPA's Statement of Purpose. > >The CCPA-BC office is relatively new and growing. We are looking for an >individual eager to help build a dynamic and successful research institute. >The person hired for the position should feel comfortable working in a >small office environment. The Centre is committed to employment equity, and >welcomes applications from women, racial minorities, and other >traditionally under represented groups. > >Job Duties and Responsibilities include: >* researching and writing policy briefs, research papers, and studies; >* writing articles and opinion pieces for newspapers, the CCPA Monitor, and >other publications; >* monitoring and analyzing provincial public policy with respect to public >services and public enterprise; >* developing research proposals and writing grants; >* providing information and comment to media (including frequent press, >radio and TV interviews). > >Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. The CCPA is a >unionized workplace and provides a generous benefits package. > >About the CCPA: > >The CCPA is an independent, non-profit research institute funded primarily >through organizational and individual memberships. Founded in 1980, it is >one of the few national institutions addressing Canadian public policy >issues from a progressive point of view. The Centre undertakes and promotes >economic and social policy research. The CCPA produces research reports, >books and other publications (including the Monitor, a monthly magazine), >and organizes public lectures and conferences. (CCPA web site: >www.policyalternatives.ca) > >The Centre opened it's BC Office in January, 1997. The BC office has >developed a province-wide team of research associates concerned with issues >of social and economic justice. The office undertakes research of national >interest and of specific interest to British Columbians, promotes the work >of progressive BC researchers, counters the public statements and reports >of corporate-backed research organizations, and acts as an alternative >source of policy ideas for the media. > >Closing date for applications: Friday, April 30, 1999, 10:00 AM. >Please submit your application to: Seth Klein, Director, CCPA-BC Office. >Address: 815-207 West Hastings, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1H7 >Fax.: (604) 801-5122 >Please send a resume with a list of references. >******************************** >Jim Stanford >Economist, Canadian Auto Workers >Suite 1306 - 2000 Barrington St. >Halifax, N.S. B3K 3K1 >1-800-565-1272 (902) 455-9327 >fax (902) 454-9473 email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
