SOSC 4975 – Work Placement Opportunities

Location: 555 Richmond street west, Toronto.

About Our Organization:

The Centre Francophone of Greater Toronto, a key institution at the heart of the regional Francophone community, is seeking volunteers specialized in video creation. Our mission to promote Francophone culture is constantly evolving, and we aim to expand our presence on social media
platforms and our website through engaging promotional videos.

Volunteer Mission:

We are calling on dynamic and creative volunteers to produce promotional videos and short video clips (30 seconds), intended for sharing on various social media platforms, including TikTok, and on our website. These contents will highlight our programs, services, and events, thereby increasing our visibility and impact.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Produce professional-quality promotional videos tailored to each social media platform, including short clips for specific formats like TikTok.
• Collaborate closely with our communications team to capture the essence of our services through engaging and informative videos.
• Use professional video editing software to create dynamic, innovative content aligned with our communication goals.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all video content platforms.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven experience in video shooting and editing.
• Proficiency in video shooting techniques and the ability to operate various types of cameras.
• Advanced skills in video editing, with proficiency in professional editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, etc.).
• A creative eye for visual storytelling, capable of producing compelling content that aligns with current social media trends.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
  Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Knowledge of platform-specific nuances, such as TikTok, is a significant plus.
• Proficiency in French is not required.

Why Join Us?

• A unique opportunity to showcase your video talents within a rewarding and dynamic organization.
• Develop your portfolio with a variety of influential and creative video content.
• Join a team passionate about promoting Francophone culture and innovation in digital communication.
• Meals and transportation are provided for full days of onsite work.
• A letter of recommendation will be provided at the end of your volunteer mission, recognizing your contributions and dedication.

Crescent School
Crescent School has been a leader in boys’ education since 1913. Located on a beautiful, 37-acre campus in mid-Toronto, Crescent School has students in Grades 3 through 12.

Our mission, Men of Character from Boys of Promise, enables each student to reach the full potential of his unique abilities. Character development drives everything we do. We are committed to mentoring and relational learning – which bring out the best in boys – and instilling core values of
respect, responsibility, honesty and compassion. We nurture wellbeing while cultivating excellence in academics, arts, athletics, business, outreach and robotics.
Our expertise is supported by exceptional resources, including high-tech learning spaces, modern libraries, a professionally equipped theatre and superb athletic facilities.

Modern Languages Intern (Bilingual in English & French)

September 2024 to April 2024

You are a student who is bilingual in English and French. You are looking to build your teaching skills and have a desire to immerse yourself in learning, as you work towards beginning your career in
Education. You are committed to professional growth and developing innovative classroom practices that inspire the growth and development of students. You are interested in an independent school’s learning environment, dedicated to the character development and best
teaching practices for boys.

Responsibilities:

• Observe and assist with planning, implementing, and teaching areas of the curriculum for any assigned grade or class in the Modern Languages department.
• Support the School Administration team with a variety of tasks that enable the day-to-day operations of the School.
• Shadow experienced, relational teachers to develop a variety of strategies to build good relational connections with students.
• Observe and participate (with supervision) in best practices skills for the mentoring and guidance of boys.
• Establish positive and engaging learning environments with support and coaching from supervisors and experienced faculty on classroom management practices and techniques.
• Develop and build classroom management practices to establish a positive and engaging teaching and learning environment.
• Explore the opportunity to lead, co-lead co-curricular activities, in the areas of the Athletic, Arts, Robotics, Business, and Outreach, and/or other programs.

 

The ideal candidate will:

• Be in the process of completing a Bachelor’s degree, B.A. or B.Ed.
• Be fluent in speaking, reading and writing English and French.
• Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have demonstrated experience as a team player and the desire to become fully immersed in the school’s positive and progressive culture.

For more information about Crescent School and employment opportunities please visit our website at www.crescentschool.org. Please apply by submitting your cover letter and resume to:
ee@glendon.yorku.ca.

Crescent School believes in the importance of diversity, inclusivity, and belonging. We value the unique life experience that each person brings and believe that human differences make us stronger.

We strive to be a community where every person feels welcome and valued. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origins, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Special accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available upon request.

Work environment:

The Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) is Canada’s leading professional organization supporting excellence in the country’s public sector. With 18 regional groups across the nation, members include public servants from all levels of government—federal, provincial, municipal, regional, and Indigenous—academics, and many others involved in public administration.

Position title:

Public Policy Intern

Job description:

The IPAC Public Policy Intern position is an opportunity for a recent graduate or upper-year undergraduate in public administration, economics, sociology, political science, or a related discipline to gain practical experience learning how governments in Canada work and developing programs to enhance public administration from coast to coast to coast. The Intern would work under the guidance of the Director, Communications and Learning, to help support IPAC’s mission of enhancing public administration. Duties would include:

• Curriculum development
• Research and policy analysis
• Coordination of the new Mentorship Program
• Contributing articles for the IPAC newsletter
• Support of the annual awards program
• Outreach and liaison with regions, members, and the public

 

Competencies:

• Critical thinking
• Ability to analyze and synthesize academic papers and complex ideas
• Research skills
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Exceptional capacity for collaboration and innovation
• Understanding of and commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Term of Work:

The term of work would be up to six months, with a minimum term of four months. This is a part-time position with flexible hours in a virtual setting.

• Lieu de travail : Lycée Français de Toronto – 2327 Dufferin Street
• Descriptif du programme :Activité extra-scolaire : club d’anglais langue seconde pour élèves de l’école élémentaire (du CP au CM2)
• Date de début : 25 Septembre 2024 jusqu’à juin 2025
• Descriptif du rôle d’un·e stagiaire :
  ➢ Proposer des activités ludiques de langage oral
  ➢ Jouer avec les enfants
  ➢ Interagir avec les enfants
  ➢ Organiser des activités pour progresser dans la langue orale dans un premier temps, enrichir le vocabulaire
• Nous attendons de la part du / de la stagiaire qu’il/elle :
  ➢ Se comporte comme un·e membre de l’équipe

➢ Soit ponctuel·le
➢ Assure la sécurité des enfants, soit responsable
➢ Communique en anglais pour les cours d’ESL
➢ Se montre bienveillant·e et à l’écoute des enfants

• Nous offrirons un suivi à chaque stagiaire et déterminerons avec elle/lui des objectifs à atteindre lors du placement.
• Ce placement est une opportunité pour l’étudiant·e d’expérimenter le travail avec les enfants et le travail en équipe, d’être responsable et de faire partie d’une communauté francophone.

Une expérience avec des enfants est un plus. Nous encourageons le/la stagiaire à prendre des initiatives.

• Lieu de travail : Lycée Français de Toronto – 2327 Dufferin Street
• Descriptif du programme :Activité extra-scolaire : club de français langue seconde pour élèves de l’école élémentaire (du CP au CM2)
• Date de début : 25 Septembre 2024 jusqu’à juin 2025
• Descriptif du rôle d’un·e stagiaire :
  ➢ Proposer des activités ludiques de langage oral
  ➢ Jouer avec les enfants
  ➢ Interagir avec les enfants
  ➢ Organiser des activités pour progresser dans la langue orale dans un premier temps, enrichir le vocabulaire
• Nous attendons de la part du / de la stagiaire qu’il/elle :
  ➢ Se comporte comme un·e membre de l’équipe

➢ Soit ponctuel·le
➢ Assure la sécurité des enfants, soit responsable
➢ Communique en français pour les cours de FLS
➢ Se montre bienveillant·e et à l’écoute des enfants

• Nous offrirons un suivi à chaque stagiaire et déterminerons avec elle/lui des objectifs à atteindre lors du placement.
• Ce placement est une opportunité pour l’étudiant·e d’expérimenter le travail avec les enfants et le travail en équipe, d’être responsable et de faire partie d’une communauté francophone.

Une expérience avec des enfants est un plus. Nous encourageons le/la stagiaire à prendre des initiatives.

Position: Casual
Position Type: Part-time 

Hours of work:  To be determine

Location: Toronto campus – 306 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7; West Campus
Branch: All branches
Start Date: September 2024 to June 2025

About the position:

As part of the vision of continuing developing sustainability at TFS, particularly in the use of our ravine, Outdoor Program Specialist positions are being opened for September 2024 and run until June 2025. The primary purpose is to facilitate the integration of the school’s immediate green spaces and sustainability-related issues into the TFS teaching and learning experiences. Learning outside regularly allows the children to develop an informed and compassionate connection with the environment around them. Attentive, patient, and flexible educators support children with their learning and passions.

The Outdoor Program Specialists in these positions will work collaboratively with the Homeroom teacher, the Student Activities Coordinator and report to the Principal and work collaboratively with the branch. They are responsible for interacting with students while facilitating safe and fun  experiential programming. The successful incumbents will assist in the development and delivery of programs.

Responsibilities will include: 

• Development of teaching materials and other resources for program delivery in consultation with teachers.

• Promotion of the PYP and experimental approach for such teaching and learning experiences.
• Interact with students and foster interaction among them. 
• Maintain a fun, positive, and safe environment for all students. 
• Facilitate science and outdoor activities (Assisting regularly programmed outdoor classes, recess in the ravine, Free Play in the ravine,  mentorship activities, Gardening, petite école, junior school and/or senior school opportunities);

• Work as a team to enhance biodiversity and promote its conservation.
• Assist in physical preparation of the facility prior to group arrival.
• Understand and be confident with ALL emergency procedures at TFS including risk assessment for outdoor activities. 
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with all TFS programs. 
• Know, follow, and enforce all Infection Prevention and Control guidelines. 

Who we are looking for:

We recruit candidates who embrace our TFS values of integrity, discernment, respect, and engagement.  We are looking for high-energy specialists who can provide authentic opportunities to students. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with youth, experience facilitating programs with class size groups, as well as the ability to work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions. 

• Post-Secondary Education students or graduates in Outdoor Education or Fields of science, ecology, environment, outdoor recreation, teacher education programs and/or similar areas of study.
• Experience working with youths (such as: camps, school system).
• Work experience in environmental programming, team building initiatives, drama, and group games. 
• Being open to feedback and constructive criticism.
• Excellent knowledge of the natural environment (fauna, flora, ecosystems, etc.).
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, time-management and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team. 
• Up to date Standard First Aid and CPR-C (Wilderness First Aid will be accepted). 
• Up to date Police Vulnerable Sectors Check.
• Most of the programs will be delivered in French but candidates must be bilingual in French and English.

TFS welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. TFS is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process.

 

Effective for the 2023-24 school year, TFS highly recommends COVID-19 vaccination for all members of the community. New employees may share their vaccination status with the Human Resources Department upon the start of their employment, if they so choose.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a résumé here as soon as possible at ee@glendon.yorku.ca.

Position: STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Maths) Specialist

Position Type: Casual, Part time Position

Hours of work: 10 to 15 Hours/per week on lunchtime (clubs) and after school hours (extra-curricular)

Location: Toronto Campus – 296 Lawrence Avenue E., Toronto, Ontario, M4N 1T7

Branch: Junior School

Start Date: September 2024 to June 2025

About the position: 

Reporting to the Principal and the Executive Director of Innovation and Technology, STEAM specialists are  responsible for interacting with students while facilitating safe and fun co-curricular activities related to STEAM activities including but not limited to robotics and coding.  The successful incumbent will create and deliver engaging co-curricular programs in each term for grades 2 to 5, including support for web tools such as Kodable and Scratch, as well as physical robots such as Ozobot and Dash.

Responsibilities include:

Remote work within the TFS.ca domain, including completion of training modules to effectively support student engagement during in person clubs time.

• Lunchroom Clubs and extracurricular responsibilities.
• Collaborate with the IT department to test and deliver support resources including Dash Class Connect, Scratch and Kodable rostering and progress reporting.
• Support pre-assigned robotics and computational thinking activities including competitions, projects, and robot demonstrations.
• Foster positive interaction, teamwork, and “co-opetition”  among students.
• Maintain a fun, positive and safe environment for all students.
• Document student progress through photo images and video.
• Understand and be confident with ALL emergency procedures at TFS.
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with all TFS programs.

 Who we are looking for: 

We recruit candidates who embrace our TFS values of integrity, discernment, respect, and engagement. We are looking for part-time STEAM specialists  with  a passion for working with youth, and experience facilitating youth programs. 

• Experience working with youths (such as: camps, school system)
• Post-Secondary university students studying teacher-education, science, engineering, arts, mathematics and/or similar areas of study.
• Practical experience in robotics, coding, team building initiatives, and group games 
• Knowledge of the science environment (computational thinking activities and projects)
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, time-management and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team. 
• Up to date Standard First Aid and CPR-C is an asset. 
• Up to date Police Vulnerable Sectors Check.
• Most of the programs will be delivered in French but candidates must be bilingual in French and English.

What we offer:

TFS is an exceptional place to work, and our offers are generous as well as competitive in the marketplace in terms of:

• A stimulating working environment
• Multiple professional development opportunities

TFS welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. TFS is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a résumé by April 30th, 2024. Please use the following addresses to send your application : ee@glendon.yorku.ca.

 

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to join our team as a French Content Creation Intern. As an integral part of our marketing and communication efforts, the successful candidate will be responsible for producing engaging and high-quality content in French, as well as drafting captivating captions and messaging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Creation: Generate original and compelling content in French for various platforms, including social media, blog posts, and other marketing materials.
• Caption Drafting: Craft engaging and relevant captions in French to accompany visual content, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and tone.
• Translation: Assist in translating English content into French, maintaining accuracy and cultural relevance.
• Social Media Management: Contribute to the management of social media accounts by scheduling posts, responding to comments, and monitoring trends in the French-speaking community.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with the marketing team to brainstorm and execute creative content ideas that resonate with the target audience.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all content meets high standards of quality, grammar, and style in French.