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Job opportunity:
JOB POSTING FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Come and be part of a leading research organization in BC’s Capital Region!
The Community Social Planning Council is an independent, non-partisan, and knowledgeable voice on social issues in BC’s capital region. Through its work, the Council contributes to strengthening local research and evaluation capacity, and to building community-based research infrastructure. By supporting evidence-based policy and program development, practicing... inclusive community engagement processes, and promoting social planning practices, the Council supports the creation of sustainable communities.
The Board is seeking a visionary, energetic and collaborative individual who has a passion about enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of BC’s Capital Region to effectively lead this dynamic organization. This individual has demonstrated skills and abilities in strategic thinking, organizational management, social research theory and practice, communications, revenue generation, entrepreneurialism, and multi-sectoral collaboration. This person has knowledge and understanding of local and regional planning issues, voluntary sector governance and issues, and key government, business, academic, and community leaders in BC’s Capital Region.
Ideally the candidate will have a level of education, training and experience equivalent to a relevant Master's degree, including knowledge of social research methodologies and practice, or related discipline, and seven to ten years of increasingly responsible leadership roles.
This is a full-time position with a term of seven months and the opportunity for renewal at that time. We would also be willing to consider creative arrangements in which the right candidate would provide leadership to the organization on a part-time basis, while research responsibilities would be distributed to other positions.
The position is vacant until filled.
If you feel you are an ideal candidate for this exciting opportunity, please email your resume and letter of application detailing the knowledge, skills and abilities you would bring to this position to:
Kelly Sherwin
Finance Officer, Community Social Planning Council
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See full position description attached and visit the Community Social Planning Council website at: www.communitycouncil.ca
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Community Council is an equal opportunity employer and strives for a fair, cooperative, respectful and safe environment which protects and promotes the human rights and affirms the dignity of all persons. Community Council is committed to the principle of equal access to employment and term specific contractual opportunities and welcomes submissions from diverse backgrounds.
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Anti-Violence Project Volunteer Training
The Anti Violence Project is looking for enthusiastic and caring folks of all genders and backgrounds to participate in our volunteer training program. Training will include discussions on the root causes of gender-based violence and how we can foster communities of consent and care.
Volunteers are an essential part of our organization! Due to limited staff hours, we rely heavily on the creativity and capacity of volunteers to help run programming, facilitate workshops, and run drop in support hours. There are many benefits to volunteering, including gaining skills to support and empower survivors, joining a team of people to creating change, and gaining/utilizing knowledge on gender-based violence.
We encourage people of all genders and abilities to apply. Our volunteer training is open to students and community members; you do not have to be a UVic student to apply for our training!
This year volunteer training will be split into two parts:
· Part I: May 1st to 24th, 2018, tues/thurs evening, for three hours (6 hours each week)
· Part II: September - November 2018, once every two weeks, for three hours (approx. 6 hours each month)
Between Part I & II (June - August) volunteers will be able to volunteer in the AVP space, continue learning in more informal ways, and prep with us for September orientation.
More information and applications can be found at https://www.antiviolenceproject.org/volunteers/
Please submit applications by April 17th to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
in solidarity,
the avp team <3
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March 15:
Victoria Friends of Cuba will host their Social Justice Film Night tonight. 7pmBCGEU Hall
Social Justice Film Night will include a presentation by Hanna Kawas. A Palestinian activist, writer, and journalist who was born in Bethlehem, Palestine. He is the Chairperson of the Canada Palestine Association www.cpavancouver.org, the co-host of Voice of Palestine www.voiceofpalestine.ca and has been active in anti-war struggles and support work for liberation movements all over the world since coming to Canada in 1974. Hanna is also a member of BDS Vancouver- Coast Salish Territories and has worked on many local BDS campaigns, including Boycott Israeli Wines and #AirCanadaComplicity. The presentation will clarify the whole issue on the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Campaign. When and why it started, who supports it and what effect it is having on Israel.
7pm Thursday March 152994 Douglas (BCGEU Hall)
Admission by Donation
We hope to see you there.
Victoria Friends of CubaCosponsored with the Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid & the Victoria Social Justice Coalition
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March 16:
3rd Annual Cracks in the Concrete Conference
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16 March - 18 March
16 March at 18:00 to 18 March at 16:00
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Vancouver Island Public Interest Research Group (VIPIRG)
3800 Finnerty Road, SUB B120 & B122, Victoria, British Columbia
Theme: New Reflections,
Ongoing Conversations.
Primarily organized by Uvic students, the VIPIRG
conference focuses on centering student and community voices and perspectives
to conversations about the environment, self care, non-profits, and oppression.
Working from the assumption that these issues are real, we hope to facilitate
conversations about how to thrive, survive, and create stronger
communities.
It runs from March 16-18 2018, and takes place
at the University of Victoria, the Parkside Hotel & Spa, and the Greater
Victoria Public Library Central Branch.
Entry to conference panels is free.
Special events costs $10 for students, and $20
for non-students.
Ticket links:
Tribe Called Red: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-tribe-called-red-in-conversation-tickets-42548793587
Cocktail Party: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-classical-cocktail-party-tickets-42549077436
SCHEDULE:
March 16
6:00pm Opening Panel: Perspectives on Deaf Culture
Upper Lounge, UVic SUB
March 17
Greater Victoria Public Library (735 Broughton St)
12:45pm: Featured Panel
Reflections on Reconciliation, Restitution, and
Resurgence
2:00pm: Redefining Non-Profits
3:30pm: Emerging movements in environmentalism
Workshops
2:00pm: Making a living as a creative
3:30pm: Self care or community care?
7pm: A Tribe Called Red: In Conversation
9:30pm: A Classical Cocktail Party
Fortune Gallery, 537 Fisgard St
March 18
Greater Victoria Public Library (735 Broughton St)
1:30pm - 4:30pm Conference debrief, guided
meditation, and massage therapy.
This event takes place on unceded and unsurrendered
Lekwungen and WSANEC territories.
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National 60's Scoop Survivor Solidarity Gathering Victoria 2018
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Friday at 12:00–13:00
2 days from now · 4–11° Partly cloudy
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1 Centennial Square, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1P6
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Invited by Dee Caw Lone Eyes
To be held on the territory
of the Lekwungen peoples of the Songhees and Esquimalt nations.
A Peaceful 60's Scoop Survivors Solidarity Rally
at Spirit?Centennial Sq in Victoria to coincide with Rallies in major cities
across Canada
