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JOB POSTING: CANADIAN CENTRE FOR POLICY ALTERNATIVES -- NATIONAL OFFICE

RESEARCH FELLOW

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is seeking to hire a research fellow at its national office in Ottawa. This position is a combination of research and writing, policy analysis, research coordination, and media and communications work. The position requires a strong background in economic and social policy.

Qualifications, experience and skills:

… Graduate level university degree in economics or political economy, and background in quantitative methods and statistics;
… Excellent writing and verbal communication skills including an ability to render policy issues accessible to a general audience.
… Ability to deal effectively with the media and the general public, including a talent for simplifying complex policy issues.
… Ability to understand the public policy milieu and intervene strategically in policy debates.
… Ability to work quickly and effectively, both independently and as part of a team, in an often highly-charged environment.

Duties:

… Research and write short studies, commentaries, articles and op-eds on national economic and social policy issues.
… Conceive and undertake in-depth original research.
… Develop research grant (and other funding) proposals.
… Coordinate research projects sometimes involving teams of researchers.
… Provide analysis and commentary to the media, including press, radio and TV interviews.
… Develop and implement, in conjunction with the Executive Director, effective communication strategies for the Centre's research.

Other:

… Experience working with a progressive non-profit organization is desirable.
… Fluency in French is desirable.
… The successful candidate will share a commitment to the values of social justice embodied in the CCPA's statement of purpose (see web site).

Salary:

This is a unionized position with a salary range of $45,000 to $65,000 and a generous benefits package. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

About the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives:

The CCPA is one of Canada's leading policy research organizations. It is independent and non-profit; and approaches public policy issues from a progressive perspective. Founded in 1980, the Centre is funded primarily through contributions from its 8000 organizational and individual members.

Closing date for applications:

Friday, December 6, 2002.

Please submit your resume with references to:

Bruce Campbell
Executive Director
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
410-75 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7
tel: 613-563-1341 fax: 613-233-1458
email: [email protected]
web site:www.policyalternatives.ca

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