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SEDI Full-Time Staff Member:
& g/ U( u3 F' ^. z- G( ]& {7 qFinancial Literacy Trainer / Coordinator
4 K# G4 F, B5 w! |2 \SEDI is a national charitable non-profit centre of excellence on economic self-sufficiency, engaging in research, evaluation, policy and reform. It is dedicated to bringing together Canadian communities, private sectors and governments to reduce economic vulnerability. Core work areas include: a) Financial Literacy, b) Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment, c) Savings and Asset-Building and d)Pensions, Retirement & Benefits.
3 p" x5 ^" u* J3 G) m; |- o' O( NSEDI’s mission is to transform the financial well-being of Canada’s economically vulnerable people - by conducting innovative research, program and policy development. 3 y0 R; ^5 l, z7 R; ?
SEDI’s vision is that all people in Canada are economically capable, self-sufficient, safe and empowered.
6 |1 E# Y# N% X: b+ b1 W" zSEDI’s values are: leadership, collaboration, excellence, dignity, inclusion and innovation.
( H J% j2 X0 x1 Y$ ZIn 2008, SEDI founded the Canadian Centre for Financial Literacy (CCFL) which is a national network dedicated to supporting financial literacy capacity building and knowledge mobilization. It acts as a national ‘hub’ for financial literacy in Canada.0 e% f2 r" Q8 @. J8 ]
At SEDI / CCFL:
7 e8 h% z' K/ S" R% Y1. We believe in people and their ability to reach their goals/potential.
5 t$ d C( h* t/ x5 T% V$ x. T2. We value bringing people together through collaboration with diverse groups.7 u2 |+ Q6 H/ i& Z' F
3. We value new ideas and new ways of working to create positive change.! e, @+ @, a. D0 v1 c; ~1 t
4. We believe that economic inclusion is a fundamental right.* C3 [7 q- {' {& b* C2 r0 \' R! a
5. We believe in sustainable & long term solutions to poverty.
8 w+ j/ P# w; k" `0 y' SSEDI is hiring an in-house financial literacy trainer/coordinator who will help build financial literacy programs across Canada. * f2 o! K6 i# D% y5 b$ B
SEDI is staffed to: $ b/ s8 J) i, q, i8 v+ \
• conduct socio-economic market and policy research
w6 @, F; y' J+ b• act as a knowledge broker between communities and policy makers, and influence public policies that affect low income earners
5 {3 v! F: \ }: y5 o3 k" o4 Z' h• develop socio-economic programs and manage their implementation
\: B9 n' H# T- U8 p: T• partner with other nonprofits across Canada to deliver programs
8 k7 n0 w& ~, K r; A: z• provide training and capacity building to frontline nonprofits . I6 }4 F1 t) B' Q% F
• work strategically with the public and private sectors to develop innovative responses , X+ R, n) [, G8 _
• to work to reduce economic vulnerability in Canada ( F! E$ \% b2 R3 s3 |' h
Primary Responsibilities and Activities:
6 @" z5 k) M0 O$ }/ [/ r• Facilitation of forums and training of trainers sessions (basic financial literacy) with staff at partner community organizations across Canada
% x/ |9 Q: b; G2 P- X" I8 j• Assistance in the development and design of financial literacy tools (ie- curriculum, videos etc) . r7 j; k0 }5 l/ Z
• Coordination of activities and communication with delivery sites of the CCFL as required
/ {8 @; ~, [6 J1 y• Working with the website and communications teams on CCFL communications activities
6 o: ]7 V3 b6 ?0 C• Working with evaluation and management information systems team
, n* n2 c4 \! I. T8 J( F8 |• Other CCFL duties (reporting, evaluation, communications) as required
* ~; [4 k0 \% l8 _Other Activities:4 g7 D& ]) J. ?" Z1 I
• Providing support to implement research and evaluation activities, solve implementation challenges, and fine-tune strategies 5 w5 z# h5 B: _$ H& m
• Organizing and monitoring the collection of all evaluation forms, surveys, and reports from project partners * y: H( H. C( U+ ]! K7 s$ ^
• Working with in-house Management Information System staff to facilitate data input, analysis and reporting % ]" ?4 a3 |8 ]7 R" _( x
• Writing and editing of research and evaluation reports, project reports and internal progress reports 1 A. a, U9 s p0 q$ d5 b
• Participating in the development of Internet-based strategies for sharing findings/effective practices and for promoting learning ; q+ `9 v$ @8 T, {' [$ d7 \
Primary Qualifications:
% O2 T) @- ]; n• Demonstrated group facilitation experience 5 Q1 u+ f) a5 o8 U
• Strong communication and public speaking skills; including comfortable with new technology and social media 1 @3 f) `; O) I$ m# K1 f
• Able to travel across Canada to conduct training
$ s5 |( s( D" h8 c• Entrepreneurial spirit, can proactively identify prospective opportunities
: J. i7 w, k1 |! J" h$ I% ?• Highly motivated self-starter with team orientation; ability to build committed and collaborative teams 5 u* W5 C) Y2 W
• Passion, enthusiasm and deep commitment to the SEDI mission, vision, values and goals ' P9 y7 l8 J( J" x" }
• Demonstrated understanding of basic financial literacy concepts
( K% x( g& M- D B* Z• Experience in working with economically vulnerable Canadians and the organizations that serve them % c9 e3 p5 q( L% z* r( M8 A
• Experience working directly with community organizations that serve segments of the population such as: youth, seniors, women, aboriginal peoples, newcomers to Canada etc # u/ @% L5 Q* G3 f7 S
• Experience in ‘training of trainers’ activities or education . c2 v. W; S, q* u- P
• Content / curriculum development experience
, ]# Y/ A7 Y4 S: V( d9 {• Team player, able to deal effectively with multi-sectoral partners
6 D; L( v2 B( B& Z4 `• Excellent organizational skills # E4 j/ |9 Q% C9 Z4 O
• Computer skills: Word, ACCESS, Power Point etc. ( @3 D% n- k3 x1 `6 \2 j N
• Ability in French (both written and oral) is an asset
8 G Q: Y d& T3 v/ K• Policy research skill set is an asset
( b. w- } |1 b% ]1 G( V• Marketing and communication experience an asset ! C+ ~6 e0 L/ I, H$ b8 ~. y
• Program evaluation experience an asset
$ @& D- }% C( r" ]To Apply:% G+ k N3 J q9 V% h S, x+ x! b
Email your resume and cover letter to: info@sedi.org
$ h& y& n4 ~; ?9 e# Nc/o SEDI: Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator Position q' j0 r% \5 _4 T' t6 _! V$ |3 I
No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest. % h% k# D3 i: {9 D: r
If you have any problems with sending in your application, please contact 416-665-2828 Ext. 0.
" t5 x6 g* Y% l( y6 OWork Term: ' E+ R* [2 w; h7 B! m! R
This is a full time contract position for 1 year based out of our Toronto office with the possibility of extension.
' [3 G# t2 D4 ]/ w0 ?; uApplication Format:
7 O' ~ E1 A- K$ }9 yThe Candidate’s submission must be no longer than 5 pages (12 point font) and include: ( A* L) A1 A3 B
• A cover letter with a brief statement outlining your understanding of the scope and requirements of the Financial Literacy Trainer/Coordinator position.
$ I* u% F# D0 P3 d• Attachments: Resume and References ( M' f3 m( v) X# P0 m: h
Application Deadline:
, P1 M% `" I3 C; e- O7 c& nJuly 29th 2011 at 5 pm |
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