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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.5pt;
font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold'>Job Posting<br>
</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.5pt;
font-family:Verdana'>February 20, 2006<br>
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<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>CCPA Inequality Research Project<br>
<u>Title:</u> Project Director<br>
</span></b> <br>
The successful candidate will be the driving creative and managerial force
behind this ambitious new project of the Canadian Centre for Policy
Alternatives. The project involves both research and communications. The
project’s broad goals are:<br>
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<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.5pt;
font-family:Verdana'>To foster greater understanding among Canadians of
the importance of equality as a fundamental value in a civilized
democratic society. </span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.5pt;
font-family:Verdana'>To increase public awareness of the state of income
and wealth inequality in Canada--its causes and consequences; and increase
public support for, and promote measures that would reduce inequality. </span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.5pt;
font-family:Verdana'>To humanize issues of wealth and poverty in a way
that brings the reality of inequality home to people and makes it relevant
to their own lives.</span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.5pt;
font-family:Verdana'> <br>
We are searching for an individual with background in both research and
communications. The successful candidate will have most of the following
qualities and experience.<br>
</span></font></p>
<ul type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.5pt;
font-family:Verdana'>Outstanding research, writing and communications
skills. </span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.5pt;
font-family:Verdana'>A deep understanding of inequality and related social
justice issues. </span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.5pt;
font-family:Verdana'>An extensive understanding of policy research and how
to communicate it in compelling ways. </span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.5pt;
font-family:Verdana'>A thorough knowledge of and experience with
conventional media (print and broadcast) and new (internet-based) media. </span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.5pt;
font-family:Verdana'>A demonstrated ability to conceptualize and direct
major research/ communications projects. </span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.5pt;
font-family:Verdana'>An understanding of social justice-oriented civil
society organizations. </span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.5pt;
font-family:Verdana'>An understanding of the CCPA and the role that it
plays in the public policy arena. </span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.5pt;
font-family:Verdana'>A proven ability to work collaboratively with, and
coordinate the activities of researchers, academics, activists, staff
colleagues and others. </span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.5pt;
font-family:Verdana'>A unique combination of vision, skills and
experience, drive and commitment that is critical to realizing the goals
of this project.</span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.5pt;
font-family:Verdana'> <br>
<u>Language</u>: English. (Ability to communicate effectively in French an
asset.)<br>
<br>
<u>Term:</u> This is a two-year appointment, beginning in April, with renewal
conditional on performance and continued funding.<br>
<br>
<u>Application Deadline</u>: March 7, 2006<br>
<br>
<u>Inquire and/or send applications to:<br>
</u> <br>
Bruce Campbell<br>
Executive Director<br>
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives<br>
410-75 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7<br>
Tel: 613-563-1341 ext. 302<br>
Fax: 613-233-1458<br>
Email: brucec@policyalternatives.ca<br>
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Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives<br>
410-75 Albert Street, Ottawa ON K1P 5E7<br>
tel: 613-563-1341 fax: 613-233-1458<br>
<a href="http://www.policyalternatives.ca">http://www.policyalternatives.ca</a><br>
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