Social Policy Researcher
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Project scope
- What is the main goal for this project?
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The social policy researcher will join the ODLAN team to review, assess, and put together a report that provides an overview of Canada's Digital Charter and other relevant Canadian digital rights and inclusion policies. The student will provide a summary report on existing digital inclusion policies. The purpose of this role is to identify policy gaps and opportunities for developing digital inclusion policies.
- What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
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Tasks & responsibilities:
- Analyze pertinent documents and reports related to digital literacy, digital access, online security, and related areas including government announcements
- The social policy researcher supports strategic and organizational planning, policy development, research, and program evaluation in accordance with ODLAN objectives.
- Will develop an understanding of intersectionality and Anti-Racists and Anti-Oppression practices.
- Conduct research and compile information, in accordance with intersectional and intergenerational methodologies guided by ODLAN policies
- Respond to internal requests for information including data, digital media, and research
- Monitor political, social, economic, and legislative developments for their impacts on digital access and inclusion in Canada
- Work with the knowledge mobilization team to provide relevant information for public facing educational resources.
- Attend weekly team meetings.
- What is the main goal for this project?
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The social policy researcher will join the ODLAN team to review, assess, and put together a report that provides an overview of Canada's Digital Charter and other relevant Canadian digital rights and inclusion policies. The student will provide a summary report on existing digital inclusion policies. The purpose of this role is to identify policy gaps and opportunities for developing digital inclusion policies.
- What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
-
Tasks & responsibilities:
- Analyze pertinent documents and reports related to digital literacy, digital access, online security, and related areas including government announcements
- The social policy researcher supports strategic and organizational planning, policy development, research, and program evaluation in accordance with ODLAN objectives.
- Will develop an understanding of intersectionality and Anti-Racists and Anti-Oppression practices.
- Conduct research and compile information, in accordance with intersectional and intergenerational methodologies guided by ODLAN policies
- Respond to internal requests for information including data, digital media, and research
- Monitor political, social, economic, and legislative developments for their impacts on digital access and inclusion in Canada
- Work with the knowledge mobilization team to provide relevant information for public facing educational resources.
- Attend weekly team meetings.
About the company
ODLAN is a registered non-profit organization that aims to remove digital literacy and access barriers for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. We are a community-based, volunteer-led organization that was founded by 2SLGBTQIA+ graduate students, community leaders, and allies who have first hand experience working with 2SLGBTQIA+ community members with limited access to the knowledge and hardware needed to participate in online spaces. Our vision is to empower service providers with the resources, tools, and knowledge to build digital strategies that use an intergenerational approach to remove access barriers to digital programs and related services.