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Research Assistant, Canada's Top 100 Employers Project (Full-Time)
Every year, we connect millions of Canadians with opportunity. The Canada's Top 100 Employers project recognizes organizations with progressive workplace programs and policies in areas such as health and wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. Our aim is to make these initiatives transparent and accessible to help Canadians make informed decisions about their careers.
In your role as Research Assistant, you will support the editorial team in reviewing employer applications. You will also have an opportunity to contribute directly to the review, selection, and editorial development of one of our special-interest projects, which help drive dialogue on topics such as environmental sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and young people recruitment. Some of your primary duties will include data entry, research, proofreading, photo selection, email correspondence, and other administrative duties in support of the editorial team.
Compensation for this entry-level position is above average, includes full company benefits and is based on a 40-hour work week (on site work is required). You will work with a talented team of co-workers, some of whom are leaders in their field in Canada's publishing industry. We encourage you to apply if you are hardworking, reliable, and energetic.
Founded in 1992, Mediacorp Canada Inc. is the nation's largest publisher of employment periodicals. Since 1999, the Toronto-based publisher has managed the Canada's Top 100 Employers project, which includes 18 regional and special-interest editorial competitions that reach over 15 million Canadians annually through a variety of magazine and newspaper partners. Mediacorp also operates Eluta.ca, one of Canada's largest job search engines, which reaches millions of unique visitors annually and features editorial reviews from the Canada's Top 100 Employers project. The company also publishes The Career Directory, now in its 30th year - a free online guide for recent college and university graduates looking for employers hiring candidates from their educational background.
- You possess a bachelor's degree
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. In addition, bilingualism (French) is a definite asset.
- Extremely organized and results oriented
- Ability to adapt and quickly learn new processes in fast paced environment
- An interest in or some exposure to human resources is an asset
- Above all, you are dedicated, personable and take responsibility for meeting deadlines
- Full-time, with full company benefits plan
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter by August 12, 2024, to competition-17013@mediacorp.ca – we will be in touch with prospective candidates to arrange interviews online. Final candidates will be asked to verify their education with copies of official transcripts.