The Wellesley Institute is looking for a Communications Professional who would like to contribute to the growth of the Wellesley Institute. This position will best suit a highly motivated individual who is prepared to take the initiative to develop and implement communications programs which turn research and policy into action. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment with smart, highly productive, and experienced colleagues. This is the perfect opportunity for a take charge individual ready to build a best of class communications program through leading edge innovation.

For more information on the position and how to apply visit our Career Opportunities page.

Wellesley Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wellesley Institute
45 Charles St. E, Suite 101
Toronto, ON M4Y-1S2
Tel : (416) 972-1010 | Fax: (416) 921-7228
wellesleyinstitute.com | contact@wellesleyinstitute.com

Research Associate Position at the WI

The Wellesley Institute is looking for an experienced researcher, if you wish to apply for this position please e-mail your résumé, covering letter, and contact information for three professional references to contact@wellesleyinstitute.com by 5pm, November 17th, 2008.

For more information on the position and how to apply visit our Career Opportunities page.

Wellesley Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wellesley Institute
45 Charles St. E, Suite 101
Toronto, ON  M4Y-1S2
Tel : (416) 972-1010 | Fax: (416) 921-7228
wellesleyinstitute.com | contact@wellesleyinstitute.com

CBR 308: Developing Real Solutions to Real problems: Policy Analysis from a Community Perspective - Nov. 6

This workshop focuses on understanding how and why public policy decisions are made by policymakers and political decision makers. Learn how to craft practical, workable policy solutions and recommendations. CBR 308 teaches how to write effective policy options that analyze the policy impact and implications of issues identified through research, needs assessments, consultations, front-line networks and other community forums, and take research into action. Pre-requisites: CBR101 and 301

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

As the financial crisis continues to unfold and talk of a recession increases, the economy will be an important prism through which Canadians filter information in the run-up to the federal election. While health care, the environment and social justice continue to top the lists of priorities for Canadians, there are some who will attempt to argue that narrow economic issues are more important as voters approach the ballot box. They will argue that our social concerns must be set aside to deal with the so-called fundamentals of economic stability and growth. But it’s not just the economy that really matters. Indeed, the best way to build a healthy economy is to build strong and healthy communities.

Strong public systems and increased public investment in health and social development do not impede economic growth. In fact, they are key ingredients for economic growth and stability – offering what can best be called the Health Economic Advantage. Without this advantage, we jeopardize our chances for economic growth. Increased social investment in health care, child care, income security, affordable homes and other measures to build a fair and inclusive society are not only best for individual men, women and children and therefore the right thing to do. They are also an economically sound strategy for Canada.

GROWING POVERTY AND SOCIAL INEQUALITY IN TORONTO
What are the facts? Why should we care? What can we do?

Poverty and social inequality are increasingly pressing issues for Torontonians, and housing affordability has become a crucial concern.

Join a topical discussion on income disparity issues and challenges affecting Toronto’s 2.5 million people.

When: Sunday, October 26, 2008, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Where: Ryerson University, Room LIB 72, Library Building, 350 Victoria Street

PANELISTS

David Hulchanski, Associate Director for Research, Cities Centre, University of Toronto, and lead author of “The Three Cities Within Toronto,” a recent study on income polarization among Toronto neighbourhoods, 1970-2000

Pat Capponi, Lead Facilitator, Voices From the Street, a group offering a 12-week curriculum to those living in poverty who wish to engage in leadership and public speaking, and author of two books detailing her direct experiences with poverty and mental illness

Avvy Go, Clinic Director, Metro Toronto Chinese & Southeast Asian Legal Clinic, and member of Colour of Poverty Campaign

CBR 301: Delivering on the Promise: Using Community Based Research to Affect Public Policy - Oct. 7

Tired of seeing your research reports sitting on a shelf? A fundamental principle of community-based research is ensuring that action outcomes emerge as a result of research. The ‘gold standard’ outcome for CBR projects is to affect public policy Pre-requisite: CBR101

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Register for Fall Workshops

The Organizational Learning Program, in partnership with the Wellesley Institute, has launched new registration system with a list of the Professional Development workshops offered from October 1, 2008 through January 27, 2009.

If you're having trouble accessing the link above visit the Organizational Learning web site (www.ryerson.ca/ce/olworkshops).

The new Organizational Learning site provides information related to the workshops, instructors, location and credentials that you can achieve in either Community Based Research (CBR) or Capacity Building (CAP). We have 3 new programs and plan to launch more in 2009.

Thank you for your patience. We look forward to meeting you in upcoming workshops!

Organizational Learning
The Chang School, Ryerson University
Website: www.ryerson.ca/ce/olworkshops
Phone: (416) 979-5035

The Wellesley Institute (WI) is pleased to announce a call for proposals for Enabling Grants under its Urban Health Research Programme. Enabling Grants are small, time-limited grants intended to support academics, community agencies and providers to collaboratively pursue research on issues that urban communities identify as important. These may include identifying unmet needs, exploring or testing effective solutions to problems they experience, or increasing our understanding of the forces that shape people's health and the way these forces affect people's health.

This year’s Enabling Grants will be directed by the following broad themes:

1. Health Equity Practice
2. Collaboration and Community Engagement
3. Social Innovation

Application Due Date: October 31, 2008, for more information on the themes, program guidelines, and grants proposal form visit the Wellesley Institute's Grants Call for Proposals page

Dr. Peter Warrian, Chair Wellesley Institute, the Board of Directors, and Rick Blickstead, CEO, are pleased to announce that Toronto's newest park located on the former site of the Wellesley Central Hospital has been designated by Toronto City Council as the "Wellesley Magill Park". It honours the hospital's men and women who so well served the community for over 90 years, the Southeast Toronto community that supported the hospital, and Dennis William Magill, a founder of the Wellesley Institute. The park was designed by Cornelia Oberlander, Canada’s leading landscape architect and a member of the Order of Canada.

Dr. Magill is an active community leader who consistently follows the Wellesley Hospital’s motto – "Jamais Sans Esperance". He was the first community Director of the Wellesley Hospital, the Chair of its "Staying Alive" campaign, and Chair of the Wellesley Institute for over seven years. In recognition of his contribution, the Board of Directors elected him to a lifetime position as Chair Emeritus.

Due to a large number of groups requesting an extra few days to prepare and submit their nomination forms, we have extended the deadline to Friday, September 19.

The Wellesley Institute's "10 in 10" Urban Health Award has been developed to recognize the "unsung" heroes that have made a significant contribution to the health of urban communities in the GTA from 1998-2008. Nominate community members or groups that you think need to be recognized for their contributions toward addressing health disparities and social inequality in your community (e.g. working in poverty reduction, income distribution, healthcare reform, housing and homelessness, etc). Please Note: You Can Self-Nominate.

Submit your Nomination Form asap - NEW DEADLINE is SEPT. 19

For more information on the award visit our "10 in 10" Call for Nominations overview page , to get the nominations form go to "10 in 10" Call for Nominations Form page.