RESEARCH TRAINEE in Toronto, Ontario

RESEARCH TRAINEE

• Job ID: 54642

• Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research

• Division & Section: Purchasing & Materials Management, Procurement Enablement

• Work Location: 100 Queen St. W. and Metro Hall, 55 John St.

• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary Vacancy, 4 Months

• Hourly Rate: $20.17 – $22.10 per hour (2024 rate)

• Shift Information: Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week

• Affiliation: L79 Full-time

• Number of Positions Open: 3

• Posting Period: 14-Mar-2025 to 28-Mar-2025

Note: The applicant pool from this job posting may be used for similar summer job opportunities in various divisions.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists with assembling and compiling information/survey packages.

• Documents findings. Inputs/retrieves/updates/maintains data.

• Assists with organizing and presenting data collected.

• Assists with compiling and consolidation of data for others to analyze/process.

• Assists others with drafting documents, bulletins etc. and data analysis.

• Assists in maintaining data/statistics.

• Assists with various office functions.

• Answers calls, provides general information, takes messages and directs inquiries to appropriate staff to answer questions/handle requests

• Collects data by distributing questionnaires, visiting sites, going door to door, asking participants/groups for information/opinions etc.

• Travels to various locations and/or attends special events to provide support/on-site assistance and distribute information, as required.

• Assists with packing, loading, lifting, moving, delivering and unpacking supplies, displays etc.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Currently enrolled in, or completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma program in business or commerce.

2. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook).

3. Experience conducting research and analysis and performing data entry.

4. Experience in providing customer service to a broad range of stakeholders by responding to enquiries (via phone and in person).

You must also have:

• Ability to identify and correct discrepancies in datasets to maintain high-quality data for reporting and analysis.

• Knowledge of SAP software would be considered an asset.

• Knowledge of data systems or databases would be an asset.

• Attention to detail and strong data cleansing skills.

• Strong problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work in a demanding environment with many competing priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as cooperatively as a member.

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City’s Internal Job Posting Portal.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request . Learn more about the City’sHiring Policies and Accommodation Process (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .