[CAH] Community Events and Announcements
Darcy Harvey
dharvey at cahhalifax.org
Thu Jul 5 09:41:06 CDT 2007
Hello members,
Here are a few more events and announcements that may be of interest to you.
Please reply to the contact information included with each listing.
Thanks,
Darcy
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: PROJECT COORDINATOR
Recognized as a leader in innovative education, Mount Saint Vincent
University is a dynamic,
challenging and welcoming environment. Our reputation for academic
excellence, personal approach to
education and distinctive programs attract outstanding faculty, staff, and
more than 5,000 students from
across Canada and around the globe.
Atlantic Seniors Housing Research Alliance is an organization that involves
partners, stakeholders and
community organizations from across Atlantic Canada in collaborative
research on the evolving housing
needs of seniors. Phase 2 of our 5-year research project will wrap up in the
summer of 2007 and included
surveying and interviewing over 1800 Atlantic Canadian seniors about their
housing needs, experiences,
and desires. Phase 3 begins in the fall of 2007, and will include policy
analysis, the development of a
seniors housing options inventory, and the exploration of international case
studies of innovative
approaches to seniors housing.
ASHRA is looking for a Project Coordinator skilled in research management
and experienced in working
with community partners and in knowledge dissemination to manage Phase 3 and
4 of the project. The
Project Coordinator will provide staff support to the Principal
Investigator, a regional Project Management
Team, four provincial Research Implementation Teams, and a number of Working
Groups convened to
guide specific research activities. The Coordinator will also provide
support to the Co-chairs of the four
Seniors’ Housing Stakeholder Groups based in each province and co-supervise
graduate and
undergraduate students working on the project. While the major
responsibilities are in the management of
the project, the coordinator will also have research responsibilities
including research, planning, analysis
and writing.
RESPONSIBILITES:
1. providing project management and general administrative support to the
Principal Investigator, the
regional Project Management Team, four Research Implementation Teams, and
the Co-chairs of
the four Seniors’ Housing Stakeholder Groups
2. ensuring timely and effective communication within the research alliance
3. assisting with the gathering and analysis of data generated by the
project methodologies, including
the housing and support service needs survey, focus groups, and policy
research
4. coordinating working groups for each of the research / dissemination
activities in Phases 3 and 4
5. assisting with the preparation of the narrative reports provided to the
Social Sciences and
Humanities Research Council
6. assisting with the preparation and dissemination of reports and documents
generated by the
research alliance for internal use including public education materials
7. coordinating the planning of the Atlantic Canadian Seniors Housing
Conference scheduled for May
2009
8. maintaining information on the project website
9. maintaining the project’s paper filing system at Mount Saint Vincent
University
QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have a Masters degree in a related
area such as Public
Administration, Family Studies and Gerontology, Adult Education, Planning,
Social Work, Psychology, or
other Humanities and a minimum of three years work experience. Direct
experience with quantitative and
qualitative research methods and a demonstrated ability to support a
geographically dispersed
collaborative initiative are prerequisites for this position. Experience
with, or a general interest in and
understanding of seniors and/or housing issues is preferred. Excellent
written and verbal communication
skills are required, as well as proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office,
PowerPoint, Front Page, Microsoft
Project and SPSS. Fluency in French is an asset. Occasional travel within
the Atlantic Region will be
required.
Classification: Contract (End date December 2009)
Salary: $46,000 per annum
Start date: August, 2007
Please forward your resume by July 9th, 2007 to:
Human Resources
127 E. Margaret Fulton Communications Centre
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
Fax: (902) 457-8801
E-mail: hrmsvu at msvu.ca
Mount Saint Vincent University is committed to the principles of employment
equity and encourages
applications from all qualified candidates including women, aboriginal
persons, visible minorities, and
persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
however, priority will be given
to Canadians and permanent residents. We thank you for your interest in
employment at the Mount and
advise that only those candidates invited to an interview will be contacted.
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Habitat for Humanity Halifax Regional Municipality is a community-based,
non-profit, faith-based organization working for a world where everyone has
a safe and decent place to live. Our mission is to mobilize volunteers and
community partners in building affordable housing and promoting
homeownership as a means of breaking the cycle of poverty.
Position - ReStore Manager
Habitat ReStore
Habitat for Humanity’s (HFH) ReStore
(http://www.habitathrm.com/restore.html) is a building supply store that
accepts and resells quality new and used building materials. The ReStore
generates funds to support Habitat's building programs, while reducing the
amount of used materials that are headed for landfills.
Job Purpose
To manage the acquisition, marketing and sale of used and surplus building
materials in order to ensure the generation of surplus funds to HFH in
support of their building initiatives. The manager is responsible for the
operation, financial reporting, inventory management, and volunteer
co-ordination of the ReStore.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The ReStore Manager will perform a wide range of duties, including:
* Determining the market demand for specific used and surplus building
materials and managing the procurement strategy for the acquisition of such
materials
* Organizing all donation pick up, drop off, cleaning, inspection and
disposal
* Working with volunteer demolition crews to acquire materials
* Orienting, training, and supervising all paid and volunteer staff
* Managing all advertising, publicity, partnering initiatives, pricing
and business development in general
* Ensuring compliance with all financial reporting practices and
managing payroll
* Preparing annual operating plan including sales forecasts and
operating budget
* Working with the Habitat Board of Directors, and any sub-committees
as needed
* Other duties as required
Qualifications
Required: Valid drivers license, clean criminal background check
Strong organizational, managerial and people skills
Current certification in WHMIS and first aid considered an asset
Experience: Retail and/or inventory management experience
Employment experience in construction, building supplies, home renovation,
etc an asset
The ReStore Manager should demonstrate competencies in the following areas:
à Organization/Time Management
à Energy/Positivity/Motivation
à Relationship Building
à Innovation/Creativity
à Flexibility/Supporting Change
à Communication
à Teamwork
à Work Ethic/Professionalism
Full Time: 40 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP
Please apply with a resume and letter of intent by July 6 to:
Mail: 121 Ilsley Avenue, Dartmouth NS, B3B 1S4
E-mail: info at habitathrm.com
or Fax: 464-0089
www.habitathrm.com
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Habitat for Humanity HRM is proud to announce that we will be building four
single family homes on from July 9th-September 14th, helping four more
deserving families move in to simple, decent, affordable homes!
We invite you to come celebrate with us during our Build 2007 Kick-off &
dedication ceremonies:
Kick off
Date: Monday July 9, 2007
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: 52 Larrigan Drive, Millwood Subdivision, Lower
Sackville
Dedication
Date: Saturday September 22, 2007
Time: 11:00am
Location: 52 Larrigan Drive, Millwood
Subdivision, Lower Sackville
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