Share Email Opening Title 2020 Ward Summer Student - Fiona Moola  Category Research   Req Number RES-19-00041   Open Date 12/2/2019   Number of Openings 1   Department Bloorview Research Institute  Work type Temporary Full-Time  Grade $14.00/hr  FTE 1.00  Posting Close Date 01/31/2020  Description Bloorview Research Institute 2019 Ward Summer Student Research Program   Title: Ward Summer Research Student Status: Temporary Full Time (1.00 FTE) Compensation: $14/hr Start Date: May 4, 2020 End Date: July 24, 2020 Lab: HEART lab Supervisor: Dr. Fiona Moola Program: Bloorview Research Institute   Description   The WARD summer student will join the HEART lab at the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in conjunction with the University of Toronto and Ryerson University. The intern will work under the mentorship of Dr. Fiona Moola. The HEART lab is dedicated to the production and dissemination of knowledge through the use of the arts. The incoming WARD intern will partake in a number of different research tasks. These are described below.   The WARD intern will assist with a current study on the health care experiences of visual minority parents and caregivers of children with autism. In particular, the WARD intern will observe data collection through observation with the research team and also participate in visual and interview data analysis. Small opportunities for interviewing will be provided The WARD intern will assist with data collection for the ARTS EXPRESS study. This will consist of four to five interviews with parents and caregivers of youth with disabilities regarding their experiences in a visual arts program for youth with intellectual disabilities The WARD intern will assist with a review of literature on the use of arts based research with Indigenous children with disabilities The WARD intern will participate in a content analysis of disability representations in children’s storybooks   Compensation Details The program runs for 12 weeks from May 4, 2020 – July 24, 2020. Students will be paid $14.00 per hour based on a 37.5 hour week (full-time), less statutory deductions, including 4% in lieu of vacation and relevant statutory holiday pay. Students will be paid biweekly through payroll.   Key Responsibilities Data gathering, entry, analysis and report writing General administrative and clerical functions to support projects Visual analysis Academic writing Creative writing Interaction with clients, families and staff of the program, and other program’s staff throughout the organizations Additional duties assigned as required   Qualifications - outstanding GPA -enrolled in year 2 – 4 in a Canadian University undergraduate program - previous experience with children with disabilities - exceptional writer - experience in the arts, including a great appreciation for the arts - basic research exposure -exceptional interpersonal skills   Application Please submit the following in one (1) pdf file in the order indicated below: A copy of your most recent curriculum vitae (CV) A copy of your most recent unofficial university transcript One letter of reference from a professor or previous employer Any applications missing this information will not be accepted.   Students from historically underrepresented groups are welcome to apply.     About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/ To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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