All Things Urban

The Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) is a non-profit applied research organization headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. We focus on solutions for the built environment that balance human, ecological and economic impacts in order to achieve healthy urban development both in Canada and internationally. Since 1990, we have been helping the public and private sectors: build capacity for informed, creative decisions; shape public policy; and implement the best community practices. Over the past three decades our work has earned the organization both national and international recognition.

CUI is seeking a highly organized and motivated individual to join our team. The Resilience Researcher & Project Coordinator will work on projects related to sustainable and resilient communities, smart cities and urban infrastructure (energy and water), as well as other areas of work related to CUI’s mandate of achieving healthy urban development. The candidate should have exposure to research, analysis, communicating ideas and team-based work.

1. Research, analysis and reporting: - Employ knowledge of urban sustainability to provide professional advice in CUI’s projects. - Research and analyze best practices including programs, policies, technologies and strategies related to specific project needs. - Analyze demographic, geographic & economic data collected in research. - Integrate information obtained into concise, well-structured, easily understood presentations of results. - Develop engaging documents and presentations for projects and funding opportunities. 2. Project coordination and engagement: - Coordinate tasks with various team members to meet project requirements. - Keep up to date project records and organize project resources to ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule, quality requirements. - Maintain effective working relationships with partners and clients. - Engage participants from public and private sector organizations through workshops, surveys, interviews, etc. to obtain feedback and information; organize and analyze information obtained. - Oversee the logistical planning of meetings and events as required for projects (book venue, catering, AV, travel, etc.)

- A keen interest in urban issues. - Interest in working across multiple projects, building relationships with stakeholders and doing what it takes to achieve project outcomes. - Well-developed ability to effectively communicate with diverse and cross-cultural and cross-sector audiences. - Commitment to team success, shared knowledge, highly ethical behavior and improving society. - Ability to work flexible hours from time to time. - Microsoft Office fluency.

CUI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. CUI encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email.

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