Data Assistant/ Volunteer

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community organization in Canada is seeking volunteers to help collect and manage data for political representation. Responsibilities include gathering and visualizing data related to by-elections and municipal boundaries. This opportunity provides valuable experience in the data sector, networking prospects, and mentorship from professionals. A reference letter and certificates will be issued upon completion.

Benefits

Valuable experience in Data sector

Networking opportunities

Mentorship from professionals

Reference letters and certificates

Qualifications

• Experience in data collection and management.
• Familiarity with GIS data and visualizations.
• Ability to monitor news and gather relevant information.

Responsibilities

• Collect and clean data for political representation accuracy.
• Monitor by-election news and gather data.
• Gather GIS data for municipal boundaries.
• Develop visualizations using government data.

Job description

Learn data skills, and collaborate with data teams for project success! 1. Collect and clean data to ensure the accuracy of information on political representation at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels of government. Regularly update existing data with information on by-elections. 2. Stay informed by monitoring by-election news and collecting relevant data. 3. Gather GIS data for municipal ward boundaries. 4. Develop visualizations based on data from Statistics Canada and other publicly available government sources. You will be asked to collaborate closely with our data manager and coordinators to ensure the successful completion of projects or tasks. Upon receipt of your application, we will reach out to you within a week. If you have any further concerns or questions before we contact you, feel free to email Vicky at [e-mail].

Responsibilities

1. Collect and clean data to ensure the accuracy of information on political representation at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels of government. Regularly update existing data with information on by-elections.
2. Stay informed by monitoring by-election news and collecting relevant data.
3. Gather GIS data for municipal ward boundaries.
4. Develop visualizations based on data from Statistics Canada and other publicly available government sources.

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

• Valuable experience in Data sector in Canada.
• Opportunity to network with influential data professionals, political figures and other like-minded individuals.
• Mentorship and guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Receive reference letters, certificates, and mentorship from the GLOCAL Foundation of Canada