Job description: Job Family: Academic Leadership and Faculty

Union affiliation:

APUO

Faculty/Department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics_FT

Campus: STEM

Date Posted: novembre 09, 2023

Closing Date:

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

Replacement Professor Position in Mathematics and Statistics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics of the University of Ottawa invites applications to fill one replacement professor position in probability and statistics, to begin July 1st, 2024.

Title of the position: Replacement professor

Duties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in varying proportions: teaching activities (six courses per year) and academic service activities. The candidate will be expected to teach in French and English.

Terms: A 2-year contract, renewable

Wage: Salary scales for Assistant Professors start at $89,622 (as of May 2023).

Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete compensation package which includes long term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, University of Ottawa Pension Plan and optional life insurance, as well as paid leave (including maternal, and parental leave: ).

Location of work: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa, STEM Complex, 150 Louis-Pasteur, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 6N5.

Contact information: Alistair Savage, Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa, STEM Complex, 150 Louis-Pasteur, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 6N5, .

Skills requirements:

• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics or a related discipline.
• Work experience:

We are seeking candidates with a proven track record in teaching at the undergraduate level (probability and statistics), in both official languages. Research experience in academia and/or industry will be an asset. Experience in supervising (under)graduate students will also be an asset. The ability of the candidate to participate in more than one of the established research groups will be viewed as an asset. For more details on this and other aspects of the department: .

Application procedure: Applications should be submitted electronically through the University of Ottawa Academic Careers website ( ) and on .

Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae and a teaching statement, as well as the contact details of three referees who would provide a letter of recommendation for the selected candidate.

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin December 1st, 2023. Applications received before this date will receive full consideration.

Other information:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is part of the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Mathematics and Statistics, and is one of the sponsors of the Fields Institute (Toronto), Centre de recherches mathématiques (Montréal), and the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its more than 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language. Located on the unceded ancestral territory of the Anishinabé-Algonquin people, the University of Ottawa is at the heart of Canada’s capital with unparalleled opportunity for collaborations with governmental agencies for funding and samples (e.g., Canadian Museum of Nature, GSC).

In accordance with Immigration Canada requirements, any qualified person is invited to submit their application; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations at . Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at . Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

Expected salary: $89622 per year

Location: Montreal, QC – Ottawa, ON

Job date: Sat, 11 Nov 2023 08:35:42 GMT

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Job description: Your Connection to Wildlife

As one of Canada’s largest not for profit leaders in wildlife conservation, research, and advocacy, we are seeking to fill the following position…

WILD Outside Youth Leadership Specialist (YLS)

(Maternity Leave Replacement)

Location: Work-from-home in Montreal, QC

Reports to: Wild Outside Youth Leadership Assistant Manager, Central Canada

Fixed-Term until March 31, 2024, with possibility to extend pending program funding decisions. Potential for 1-year term to cover maternity leave.

Who we are:

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is a national not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to ensuring an appreciation of our natural world and a lasting legacy of healthy wildlife and habitat. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, developing and delivering educational programs, conducting research, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, and advocating for effective wildlife policy and regulation, CWF strives for a future in which Canada’s wildlife is conserved for generations to come.

Diversity is a fundamental part of our core values; we create every opportunity to become more inclusive. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from all diverse communities including, but not limited to, Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women in non-traditional roles. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please notify HR at any time.

Position Overview:

Wild Outside (WO), a year-round youth education program of CWF, is seeking a Youth Leadership Specialist in Montreal, QC. This position is a temporary maternity leave replacement. This program, which is supported by the Canada Service Corps, combines outdoor experience with service learning and leadership development for youth ages 15–18 across Canada. Youth Leadership Specialists (YLS) play an important role as they work to facilitate and coordinate a variety of experiential activities in their local communities that help aid in the awareness, education, and connection between youth, the outdoors, and their community as it pertains to sustainability and conservation. This is a location-based work-from-home opportunity that requires the ideal candidate to be a self-starter. Each city that Wild Outside operates in consists of 2 staff that will work both independently and as a team to accomplish program goals. Youth Leadership Specialists will work under the support and guidance of Wild Outside management, and will frequently collaborate with the Education, Finance, Marketing, IT, and Human Resources departments.

More details about the program can be found on our website and social medias:

Qualifications/Experience:

Required:

• Experience (professional or volunteer) in the development and oversight of experiential education programming for youth.
• Relevant Diploma, Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in either education/youth work, social work, community development or environment/conservation.
• Bilingual (English/French) written & oral required, any additional language would be an asset
• Employee must have a valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle and must be legally able to rent a vehicle.
• First Aid – Standard first aid or higher. (Can be obtained later)
• Mental Health First Aid (Can be obtained later)
• Group facilitation/management skills and public speaking abilities.
• Basic computer program knowledge (Microsoft suite) and data entry skills necessary. Ability to learn new programs required.
• Must reside within reasonable commuting distance from the city applying for, or willing to relocate at own expense.

Assets:

• Some experience (personal, professional, or volunteer) in the outdoors, outdoor recreation, coaching, camp counselling and community service groups.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and knowledge of Indigenous cultures.
• Experience working with underrepresented youth.
• Knowledge of best practices for diversity and inclusion.
• Some experience in event planning, project management/organization, and sales.
• Good writing and research skills.

Supporting the Wild Outside Management team the Wild Outside Youth Leadership Specialist will:

• Ensure that participants are prepared for full participation in programs.
• Coordinate and facilitate programing in their assigned communities.
• Maintain a network of partners to support delivery of the program.
• Assist with the recruitment of youth & adult volunteers wishing to participate in the program.
• Perform community outreach.
• Ensure that program participants assigned to them are connected with CWF’s programming and programming connected with other program partners.
• Facilitate program activities and tracking results of the delivery of the program in their city.
• Manage, maintain, and evaluate programs/activities.
• Maintain all relevant paperwork and data.
• Seek out potential local/provincial funding sources for the program.
• Contribute as a member of a youth service and conservation communities of practice.

Core Duties:

Program Planning

• Recruit program participants to reflect Canada’s diversity and helping to prepare them for the program.
• Develop mentor relationships with the participants from intake process, during program participation, and as alumni
• Ensure facilities and venues for programs are appropriate and meet safety standards.
• Purchase supplies or services from outside vendors.
• Book and plan events (transportation, venues, speakers, supplies etc.)
• Ensure events have been assessed and compatible with our risk management policies.
• Communicate Weekly/monthly with participants/families, volunteers and partners through newsletters, meetings, and other methods.
• Develop and encourage leadership opportunities for participants.
• Develop at home challenges and ways to stay connected with participants between in-person events.
• Coordinate ‘to do’ lists in their city and manage your time effectively.
• Co-creating program materials and resources for their city programs.

Program Delivery

• Facilitate the delivery of programming to participants in outdoor activities and in conservation service projects.
• Use of experiential education methods in program delivery.
• Supervise and facilitate program participants, and adult volunteers assigned to them.

Program Follow-up

• Contribute to internal updates, reports, and prepare informational spreadsheets.
• Keep up with frequent data entry and statistics reporting on programming.
• Participate in risk management reviews and evaluate programs/activities regularly to adapt as needed.
• Keep local inventory up-to-date and maintain equipment.

Program Supports

• Maintain local participant subsidy supports as needed.
• Maintain a presence in the community through school & community presentations, booths, fairs/festivals, conferences, and other outreach opportunities.
• Research in city/province/region opportunities for collaboration with possible partners.
• Research in city/province/region for possible funding opportunities.
• Support CWF/WO Communications & Marketing Plan.
• Keep up with CWF programs, polices and procedures.

Other/General

• Maintain good lines of communications with various audiences.
• Maintain regular communication with CWF/Wild Outside supervisors, colleagues and partners regularly.
• Work as part of small and large teams. Attend appropriate team meetings (in person and remote).
• Represent the best of CWF/Wild Outside brand including the wearing of corporate dress/professional standards as required.
• Participate in and contribution national event and program planning committees.
• Participate in professional development opportunities for continued personal growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Profile:

• Full-time, fixed-term position until March 31, 2024. Possibility of extension pending program funding decisions. This could turn in to a 1-year maternity leave replacement position.
• Typically working 37.5 hours per week, overtime may be required.
• Flexible schedule, including ability to travel to both rural and urban areas, and work nights and weekends as needed.
• Location: This is a work from home position with frequent work outdoors & in the local community.
• Requires a recent Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check clear of convictions (can be obtained later)
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as part of a small local in-person team and large virtual team and under direct supervision.
• Be able to work from the community, and home as required. Home based work environments.
• Well organized, detail oriented, and highly professional.
• Ability to be a self-starter and use creativity.
• People-oriented, having the ability to work well with adult volunteers, community and business leaders, and representatives of other organizations, youth and parents/guardians while being culturally competent.
• Public speaking and capacity to be well spoken and spontaneous.
• Maintain professional and appropriate boundaries with program participants, volunteers, and partners.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weathers.

Physical Demands – Moderate

Job Hazard – Moderate due to travel and outdoor activities

Mental Stress – Moderate

Human Relation Skills – Influential

Independent Working – Broad

Impact on End Results – Primary

Why work with us?

• We are a rapidly growing team of forward-thinking individuals who all share a common passion, the Canadian outdoors!
• Friendly and casual work environment
• Transparency between various levels of management
• We are committed to building a more diverse workforce
• Work-life balance
• Frequent and relevant professional development opportunities related to career and personal growth.
• Competitive compensation in addition to free enrollment in our Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Opportunity to expand your network of education, conservation, and program experts.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will be posted until filled.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: As soon as able, ideally Mid-Late December

HOW TO APPLY: Cover letter and resume should be submitted. Only the candidates who meet the qualifications and experience for the position will be contacted for an interview. We thank you for your interest in the Canadian Wildlife Federation.

We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by contacting the Human Resources department when selected for an interview.

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Location: Montreal, QC

Job date: Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:16:22 GMT

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