College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Department: Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP)
www.earlylearning.ubc.ca
http://www.hr.ubc.ca/files/postings/management.html#job14
The ECD (Early Child Development) Mapping Project brings together academic, government and community partners to help up understand ECD in neighbourhoods across BC. The project maps children’s development, socio-economic characteristics of communities and, in partnership with local groups, community assets. By gathering and mapping information by neighbourhood, we gain a better understanding of how these factors influence children’s development and health.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports directly to the GIS Manager of the ECD Mapping Unit and works closely with members of the research team.
WORK PERFORMED
Major responsibilities include:
• Carrying out GIS analyses, cartographic production and data management in support of various projects undertaken at The Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP).
• Providing mapping services to HELP affiliates and community organizations using ESRI products and graphics programs including Freehand, and Illustrator and by acting as consultant on spatial representation of data and on how to store and use data.
• Participating in providing research support and methodological advice re: collection and analysis of data.
• Other related duties may be assigned.
EXERCISING JUDGEMENT/IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Accuracy is essential since errors may have implications for future policy and funding. The
candidate is required to interact with faculty, researchers, systems analysts and support staff at
HELP, and will have contact with government, regional health authority staff and other community and professional groups.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Skills:
• Ability to use the following software applications:
o Intermediate GIS
o Intermediate Excel
o Proficiency and comfort with a vector graphics package (i.e., Freehand or Illustrator)
o Intermediate MSWord
o Proficiency and comfort with presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint)
• Effective interpersonal skills, creative thinker and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, multi-tasking and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and careful attention to detail
• Self-motivation and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work successfully with a wide range of groups and individuals, including community groups, researchers, the public sector and multiple levels of government
• Experience with the analysis of socioeconomic and health data is desirable.
• Prior knowledge of the relationship between neighbourhood characteristics and child development is an asset.
Interest in demographics, social geography, and health.
Apply to
Cheryl D. Rubuliak
Manager, Finance & Administration
Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP)
440-2206 East Mall, Vancouver BC, Canada V6T 1Z3
email: Cheryl.rubuliak@ubc.ca