Opportunities

The Cohen Clinic is hiring.
 (PDF file) Click here (opens in new window)  for the job posting.

_{posted Nov 2023}

Common Compass has multiple Program Facilitator positions avaialble.

Job Title: Program Facilitator (Casual, Contract)

Hourly Wage: $25-$33 per hour (usually equates to approx. $150 per workshop facilitated), consummate with experience.

Contract: Facilitators are engaged on a project-by-project basis. The number of projects/ workshops run by each facilitator vary, but range from 2-10 per month. The majority of workshops are run during the school day (8:30am and 3:30pm). The role would be best suited to candidates who are have existing part time or full time work that is flexible during a day or two or week, and/ or those who would like to supplement their income.

Interested applicants can email their resume and cover letter to leisha@commoncompass.com.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

 (PDF file) Click here (opens in new window)  for more details.

_{Posted November 2023}

The Artifice is an online magazine that covers a wide spectrum of art forms, including Film, Literature, Anime, Comics, Games, and Arts. It is collaboratively built and maintained by the writers. The platform has an established audience of millions. See: https://the-artifice.com (external link, opens in new window) 

Instead of recycling the same entertainment news stories or publishing commonplace editorials, The Artifice focus on unique topics that are intellectually stimulating and meaningful.

They are currently expanding and would like to provide an opportunity for students to join our team of writers. It is paid.

Their writers range from undergraduates to emeritus professors.

The Artifice website is at https://the-artifice.com/write/ (external link, opens in new window) 

_{Posted February 12, 2023}

The Undergraduate Research in Natural and Clinical Science and Technology (URNCST) Journal is pleased to announce that our call for abstracts for the very 1st round of the URNCST Journal Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Encyclopedia Entry Initiative is now open!

In an effort to provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to contribute to STEM research literature and develop key writing skills, we have established our novel Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Encyclopedia Entry Initiative (AI-EEI). Students who are selected to participate will have the opportunity to leverage the use of an artificial intelligence platform to write an encyclopedia article about a given topic. Through this opportunity, students will learn how to use artificial intelligence chatbots responsibly and ethically, concisely summarize key concepts regarding a chosen topic, and develop skills applicable to conducting literature reviews. The opportunity to participate in this initiative will enable undergraduate students to develop their critical thinking, and scientific writing and editing abilities.

This is an experimental initiative launched following detailed and careful consultation with the journal’s senior team, and we hope that it will be one that many of you will be interested in, given the growing popularity/use of artificial intelligence. They invite YOU to submit an abstract before the deadline closes on Sunday, May 12, 2024 @ 11:59PM EST.

To submit an abstract and learn more, please visit: https://urncst.com/index.php/urncst/encyclopedia_entry_initiative (external link) 

Should you have any questions, please direct your queries to competition@urncst.com.

They look forward to receiving your submission!

Website: https://www.urncst.com (external link, opens in new window) 

The Jehangir Saleh Fund was originally established in 2014 as an annual lecture series to honour the memory, life, and work of Jehangir Saleh. Jehangir was a curious, creative, and inspirational student of philosophy at Toronto Metropolitan University, who graduated from Arts & Contemporary Studies in 2008.

Jehangir dedicated his time and academic work to the idea of ‘opening up’ and understanding chronic illness, using his personal and lived experiences as a framework for creative, theoretical and research exploration. The Fund provides students with a platform to explore and engage with ideas that inspire conversation, create a sense of community, and enact social change. Faculty of Arts students, or groups of students with at least one Faculty of Arts student at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), are invited annually to apply for financial support towards public initiatives that continue Jehangir’s work and legacy.

These events, which can take place in the form of public lectures, panel discussions, artistic installations, and/or performances, might explore themes such as:

• The intersection of identity and community
• Chronic illness and disability
• The social framing of illness and death

Projects can be in collaboration or celebration with other activities such as Social Justice Week or Mental Health Week. They can include bringing in a guest speaker for a stand-alone event for members of the TMU and broader community or be a part of an existing student conference or event. They can also be meaningful, community-building endeavours to support overcoming various forms of adversity.

For more information click here (opens in new window) 

_{posted Oct 28, 2022}

• Exciting Volunteer Opportunity at TMU’s Legal Innovation Zone (LIZ)!

Are you interested in entrepreneurship or legal technology?

Boost your resume by becoming a volunteer at the Legal Innovation Zone for the 2024-2025 term!

To express your interest, please take a minute to complete  (google form) this form (external link, opens in new window) .

Why Volunteer at the LIZ?

• Learn from experts and speakers about the development of the legal profession, legal technology, AI, entrepreneurship and more!
• Contribute to the entrepreneurship ecosystem and the LIZ community of lawyers, legal professionals, startup founders and entrepreneurs.
• Enhance your resume with practical experience to make you stand out to potential employers.
• Gain hands-on valuable experience in event facilitation and working in a team set-up.
• Meet LIZ staff for potential career boost opportunities or even to be inspired to build your own start-up.
• Perks like free food and swag!

Once you complete this form, they will keep your information on file and reach out once the next opportunity arises.

If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to Hiba El Chaarani, Startup Experience Coordinator and Jordan Le Roux Startup Experience Ambassador at liz@torontomu.ca.

They look forward to working with you!

_{Posted Mar 2024}

Stark Wellness Clinic is looking for volunteers. Please  (PDF file) Click Here (opens in new window)  for more information.   

_{posted Feb 2023}

The Psychology of Criminalized and Risky Behaviours (PoCaRB) lab which is part of the Department of Psychology at TMU is recruiting a Volunteer Research Assistant for an ongoing project about community-based interventions for perpetrators of intimate partner violence.

Research Assistants will learn about community-based and mixed methods (i.e., quantitative and qualitative) research . Main duties will include recruitment, participant scheduling, and interview transcription. Other opportunities (e.g., data cleaning, coding of interviews in NVivo, research presentations) may become available depending on the duration of involvement.

We are seeking a self-directed and reliable individual who can commit to 5-10 hours per week for at least 6 months. 

Please note, you must speak Punjabi to qualify for this role. Prior experience as an RA in a social sciences lab is not required but is an asset.

To find out more about the Psychology of Criminalized and Risky Behaviours (PoCaRB) lab click here (opens in new window) 

To apply: If interested, please send an updated CV/resume and an unofficial transcript to Amy Beaudry (amy.beaudry@torontomu.ca)

TMU Best Buddies - Volunteer Call

TMU Best Buddies, an organization aiming to create friendships and meaningful connections for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities! Best Buddies is a program which pairs students with and without an intellectual/developmental disability to build memorable relationships and enhance social engagement.

If you are looking to get involved in the TMU community and gain valuable volunteer experience, look no further and join TMU University Best Buddies today! We are looking for peer buddies interested in contributing to the chapter and/or building friendships with community members with an intellectual or developmental disability. As a peer buddy, you can attend Best Buddies events and plan hangouts with your buddy.

The executive team hosts Best Buddies events, including activities such as a walk, arts and crafts, games and more. These will be taking place on campus/virtually once a month. Being a peer buddy is an excellent opportunity to help buddies build self-esteem, share common interests and gain new experiences. “

For more specific details regarding this volunteer position and to apply, click here (external link, opens in new window) .

Contact: bbryeu@torontomu.ca

_{Posted November 2023.}  

The Tri-Mentoring Program (TMP) is recruiting peer mentors from the Faculty of Arts in psychology — join today!

Want to be a friend, a guide, and a mentor to an incoming student?

Joining TMP is a monthly time commitment of only 2-3 hours, and there are many events, giveaways, networking opportunities, workshop recordings and other resources that students can access by joining the program. All part-time or full-time undergraduate students in any year of study can join the TMP community today!

Sign-up Instructions New Users:

• Sign-up as a student at torontomu.peoplegrove.com (external link, opens in new window) 
• Join as a peer mentor in your faculty’s peer mentoring program
• Ask to join as a peer mentor and complete the assigned training under the pathways tab
• A TMP administrator will approve your profile on our portal and provide you with the next steps
  

Sign-up Instructions Current Users:

• Log-in as a student at ryerson.peoplegrove.com
• Go to Mentoring Programs and select your faculty’s peer mentoring program
• Ask to join as a peer mentor and complete the assigned training under the pathways tab
• A TMP administrator will approve your profile in the program
  

Sign up now by going to torontomu.peoplegrove.com (external link, opens in new window) !

Music Share for Seniors is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to reducing senior social isolation through individualized music-based programming. They provide senior participants with one of a kind music playlists based on their personal histories and preferences in order to trigger memories, reconnect them with their past, and stimulate areas of the brain involved in emotional processing.

The organization is seeking student volunteers to facilitate one-to-one music listening sessions with senior residents living in long-term care. Using Spotify volunteers enjoy personalized music playlists and fulfill music requests in real time for our senior participants. As the music plays, facilitators engage with participants at their pace, encourage conversation, and over time build a new meaningful relationship.

Click  (PDF file) here for flyer

_{Posted Mar 2023}

The Substance Use and Gambling Lab at the University of Calgary and the Addictions and Mental Health Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University are running a study about substance use and gambling trends among university students across Canada. All Toronto Metropolitan University students are invited to participate in a 15-to-25-minute online survey and enter to win one of four $100 gift cards. You can participate even if you don’t use drugs/substances or gamble.

Follow this link to join the study: https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_8ufcigA3cZq6lb8 (external link, opens in new window) 

Want more information? Email mcgrathlab@ucalgary.ca or visit https://www.ucalgary.ca/labs/gamblinglab/participate (external link, opens in new window) 

This study has been reviewed and approved for ethical compliance by the University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board (REB22-1540) and the Toronto Metropolitan University Research Ethics Board (REB 2023-464).

_{Posted Feb 2024}

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR SMOKING STUDY

Stimulus Control Intervention in Intermittent Smokers To Assess Readiness of Cessation

Eligibility Criteria:

• 19+
• Intermittent cigarette smoker (non-daily smoker)
• Cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding
• Cannot be planning to quit smoking in next 30 days at the time of enrolling in the study

Incentives to Participate:

• For each completed visit, participants will be given an incentive of $30 CAD (a total of $60 CAD) in e-gift cards

To participate please fill out this brief screening survey (external link, opens in new window) 

If your eligibility is confirmed, there will be two one-hour laboratory appointments on TMU's campus.

This research study has been reviewed and approved by the TMU Research Ethics Board (REB 2023-267).

Feel free to contact the CARE lab for any questions at carelabsmokingstudy@torontomu.ca
 

_{Post till Aug 31 2024}

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH STUDY
Reducing visually induced motion sickness with thermoregulation and vibration cues
Looking for volunteers to participate in a funded study on how to
reduce the sensation of motion sickness when using visual displays

Eligibility criteria:

• Between 18 and 49 years of age
• Healthy (no history of stroke, active vestibular disorders, disablingmusculoskeletal disorder, epilepsy, acute psychiatric disorder, and/or a diagnosis of dementia or mild cognitive impairment, no pacemaker or similar medical device)
• Single test session (approx. 60-90 min) at KITE-Toronto Rehab Institute

For more information (PDF file) , click here (opens in new window) .

For questions or to particpate please contact:
Dr. Behrang Keshavarz, KITE-UHN, email: behrang.keshavarz@uhn.ca
Please include the subject “Minimizing VIMS” in your communication.

_{Recruiting until March 31, 2024}

Study on How to Improve the Quality of Online Learning

Now recruiting TMU undergrads for paid study sponsored by the National Science Foundation that aims to examine strategies for improving the quality of online learning. Click  (PDF file) here (opens in new window)  for details.

^{posted May 2023}

Research Participants Needed

Title of Study: The Effects of Social Anxiety, Taijin Kyofusho, Resilience, and Social Support on Acculturative Stress in Asian International Students

Are you:

• An Asian international student at a postsecondary institution?
• Currently residing in Canada?

If you answered yes to the above noted questions, you may volunteer in this study. This study will investigate how acculturative stress is related to social anxiety, Taijin Kyofusho, resilience, and social support. Participants will be Asian international students in postsecondary programs who are currently residing in Canada. This study is being carried out in partial fulfilment of the
principal investigator’s master’s degree (MA) program.

You will be asked to complete online questionnaires, that will take approximately 40-45 minutes to complete. In appreciation of your time, you will receive a chance to enter a raffle for one of 11 e-gift certificates (2 prizes of $50, 4 prizes of $25, and 5 prizes of $10). Odds of winning are 11/1000. Please note, if you have already completed the study, you will be automatically entered into the raffle for the additional prizes.

If you are interested in participating in the study, please use this link to the study:  

https://ryersonpsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_23touROrwPtjYN0 (external link, opens in new window) 

If you are interested in participating in this study, or would like more information, please contact: Andrea Lee (dya.lee@torontomu.ca)

This research study has been reviewed and approved by the Toronto Metropolitan University Research Ethics Board (2021-423).

Please note that if you use an email with your name, you would forgo anonymity.

_{Posted Mar 17, 2023}

Click Here for the Undergraduate Psychology Awards page.  

Mohawk College

 (PDF file) Click here (opens in new window)  for more inforamtion about graduate certificates at Mohawk College - Mental Health and Disability Management, and Brain Disorders Management.

Clinical Psychology Applicant Support Community, Courses, and Free Resources

Grad Applicant Mentorship

In partnership with the Canadian Psychological Association all program and course fees are waived this year. We are launching the Graduate Applicant Mentorship program to support students applying to clinical psychology graduate programs in Canada during 2023-24 application cycle. As well, two courses on clinical psychology and mental health career pathways are also available (see the links below ).

Join a supportive community of other applicants and access to a library of resources (including workshop recordings of past year mentorship groups, example statements, scholarship applications, and CVs) with Dr. Saeid and other psychologists as they guide you along the process. They are offering to review applicants’ Statements of Intent and provide feedback to improve the strength of their application.

Join here: https://www.clinicalpathways.ca/clinical-psychology-graduate-applicant-mentorship (external link, opens in new window) 

Clinical Pathway Courses:

Clinical Pathways: Different Roads to Becoming a Clinical Psychologist in Canada (2022) (external link, opens in new window) 
Learn about Clinical Psychology as a healthcare profession in Canada and the journey to becoming one. You will hear the journeys of several clinical psychologists, and find out what it takes to be an outstanding applicant! The panel will provide you with first-hand knowledge of specialties, such as School Psychology, Forensic, Neuropsychology, Child/Adult Clinical, Counselling Psychology, as well as PsyD Pathways.  

Clinical Pathways: Exploring your Career Options in the Mental Health Professions in Canada (2022) (external link, opens in new window) 
Join Dr. Saeid and the CPA to learn about your different career options in the mental health field in Canada. You will see the education and licensing pathways and hear about the journeys of practicing professionals to learn from their experiences and become outstanding applicants. Panel members include Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychotherapists, Clinical Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists.

For more information Contact:
Dr. Saeid Chavoshi, C.Psych
Clinical Supervisor, York University
Adjunct Professor, University of Western Ontario
www.ClinicalPathways.ca

TELFER - MSc in Management

Are you a talented student interested in learning how to apply research to understand how people’s behaviour impacts their health, wealth, happiness and green consumption? Then you might be interested in TELFER's new Marketing and Behavioural Science concentration as part of the MSc in Management program. This concentration offers students solid knowledge of theories, technical and practical methodological skills to better understand, predict, interpret and change people’s behaviour (in private and public sectors, NGOs). We offer three versions
of our degree, including a one-year project-based degree, a two-year project-based degree with COOP and a two-year thesis-based degree.

Learn more about our program: 
A sample summary of the concentration can be found:
http://programs.tlfr.ca/mscmgt-marketing (opens in new window) 

You can join their next virtual M.Sc. in Management – Marketing and Behavioural Science info session (external link, opens in new window)  on November 30th , 2023 at 12pm to learn more about their program and meet some of their faculty members.

You can learn about admission and application here (external link, opens in new window) .

Please reach out to our Graduate Office (graduate@telfer.uottawa.ca) with any questions.
 

The Master of Public Policy in Digital Society Program at McMaster University will be hosting a virtual information session (December 7th).  (PDF file) Click Here (opens in new window)  for more information.

 (PDF file) Click Here (opens in new window)  for the Program Brochure - Program Application Deadline January 15, 2024.