Selected students from Northview Heights Secondary School and William Lyon Mackenzie went to the legislature on February 19 as MPP Monte Kwinter presented a private members' motion advocating for more opportunities to learn about science in Ontario's schools. All three political parties praised the students present. The Northview students were the founding editorial team for the Canadian Young Scientist Journal, and the Mackenzie students helped launch SWITCH, an initiative designed to power schools with wind and solar energy. Here is what Progressive Conservative MPP Peter Shurman said in the Legislature:
I want to thank my colleague for asking us to rededicate this province to promoting the learning of science, technology and mathematics here in Ontario. I too want to acknowledge the gallery guests. Two Toronto District [School] Board high schools are represented here, as he said. Students of William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute advanced the concept of powering schools through solar and wind power called Switch, for solar and wind initiatives toward change.
The students from Northview Heights Secondary School are the founding editorial team of the Canadian Young Scientist Journal, as my colleague has also mentioned, and they're here with my friend, Trustee James Pasternak, a very strong public servant. Trustee Pasternak has been a tireless supporter of both these initiatives and others, through the area of my colleague the member from York Centre, which is parallel to his. Dozens of parents come out to Trustee Pasternak's events because he is fully committed to his Ward 5 constituents in science, music, sports and special education.
February 24, 2009
February 10, 2009
The TDSB Career Centre: Helping Ward 5 Residents Obtain Employment
The Toronto District School Board Virtual Career Centre provides information and resources for those seeking a first job or changing jobs. While the site might be geared toward younger job-seekers, it has value for everyone.
It is a one-stop shopping site for career information and resources. You can learn more about your career preferences, read about the latest in labour market trends, improve your work search strategies, or discover exciting educational and work opportunities.
We've organized the site into a three-step process that will help you become your own career manager. First, you look in to learn more about yourself; then, you look out to discover information about the world of work; and, finally, you set your sights and plan your personal educational, training, or work goals.
Please e-mail James Pasternak at james.pasternak@tdsb.on.ca or visit
It is a one-stop shopping site for career information and resources. You can learn more about your career preferences, read about the latest in labour market trends, improve your work search strategies, or discover exciting educational and work opportunities.
We've organized the site into a three-step process that will help you become your own career manager. First, you look in to learn more about yourself; then, you look out to discover information about the world of work; and, finally, you set your sights and plan your personal educational, training, or work goals.
Please e-mail James Pasternak at james.pasternak@tdsb.on.ca or visit
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/_site/ViewItem.asp?siteid=17&menuid=15273&pageid=13530
Job opportunity updates for York Centre Residents
In an effort to aprise the residents of Ward 5 (York Centre) with job opportunities, I bring to your attention openings at Queen's Park and Toronto Police Services.
The 2009 Queen's Park Summer Internship Program is now accepting resumes from
interested students who wish to be involved in the political process and
work in government. The program seeks highly motivated, energetic and
dedicated students who are looking to exercise and develop their skills
in organization, communication, leadership and research.
Interns will be placed in the Premier's Office, Ministers' Offices and
the Liberal Caucus Service Bureau. Assignments may expose interns to
the areas of communications, policy, research, and data base. Interns
will also participate in a variety of activities that will strengthen
their leadership and team building skills.
The internship program runs from May 4th until August 21st at Queen's
Park. All participants should be available for the entire length of the
program.
The salary is $12.50 - $15.00 per hour based on a 35 hour work week.
Any interested individuals are welcome to submit their cover letters and
resumes to summer.internship@liberal.ola.org. The deadline to apply is February 13th, 2009.
Also, students between 14 and 17 are eligible for summer employement with Toronto Police services. The closest opportunity for Ward 5 residents is in the Bathurst and Sheppard/Finch and Bathurst and Lawrence areas. Applicants must reside in one of the priority identified neighbourhoods:
Lucy Pignataro, A/Senior Civilian Staffing Advisor, Employment Unit (416) 808-7859
Danielle Francis, Program Co-ordinator (416) 808-7618
Job Information Line: (416) 808-7134
Pick up an application package from one of the designated locations. Complete and submit the application package to your local Police Division, or to the Employment Unit, 2nd floor, Toronto Police Service, 40 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2J3
Completed applications must be received by the Employment Unit by Wednesday,
February 25, 2009. We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
There are also a number of job oppenings at Toronto-based Soft Choice. Please see the careers section at www.softchoice.com. There are also a couple of job openings (Electromechanical Designer and Mechanical Designer
at Macro Engineering & Technololgy). Please visit www.macroeng.com for more details.
The 2009 Queen's Park Summer Internship Program is now accepting resumes from
interested students who wish to be involved in the political process and
work in government. The program seeks highly motivated, energetic and
dedicated students who are looking to exercise and develop their skills
in organization, communication, leadership and research.
Interns will be placed in the Premier's Office, Ministers' Offices and
the Liberal Caucus Service Bureau. Assignments may expose interns to
the areas of communications, policy, research, and data base. Interns
will also participate in a variety of activities that will strengthen
their leadership and team building skills.
The internship program runs from May 4th until August 21st at Queen's
Park. All participants should be available for the entire length of the
program.
The salary is $12.50 - $15.00 per hour based on a 35 hour work week.
Any interested individuals are welcome to submit their cover letters and
resumes to summer.internship@liberal.ola.org. The deadline to apply is February 13th, 2009.
Also, students between 14 and 17 are eligible for summer employement with Toronto Police services. The closest opportunity for Ward 5 residents is in the Bathurst and Sheppard/Finch and Bathurst and Lawrence areas. Applicants must reside in one of the priority identified neighbourhoods:
Lucy Pignataro, A/Senior Civilian Staffing Advisor, Employment Unit (416) 808-7859
Danielle Francis, Program Co-ordinator (416) 808-7618
Job Information Line: (416) 808-7134
Pick up an application package from one of the designated locations. Complete and submit the application package to your local Police Division, or to the Employment Unit, 2nd floor, Toronto Police Service, 40 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2J3
Completed applications must be received by the Employment Unit by Wednesday,
February 25, 2009. We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
There are also a number of job oppenings at Toronto-based Soft Choice. Please see the careers section at www.softchoice.com. There are also a couple of job openings (Electromechanical Designer and Mechanical Designer
at Macro Engineering & Technololgy). Please visit www.macroeng.com for more details.
February 6, 2009
Potential Openings in TDSB Technology Department
Recently the Toronto District School Board was looking for qualfied talent for its Information Technology Department. Athough job postings expired on January 23, 2009, there is a possibility that the talent pool will not be sufficient and that the positions would have to be posted again. Please review the links below to assertain whether you might have a future interest in these positions and apply accordingly. The positions are: Senior Project Manager (Acting)
Project Management & System Services, Analyst, System Performance & Monitoring, Analyst, Web & SharePoint Portal Services
Here are the direct links:
http://www.workopolis.com/EN/job/10567184
http://www.workopolis.com/EN/job/10560874
http://www.workopolis.com/EN/job/10560892
Project Management & System Services, Analyst, System Performance & Monitoring, Analyst, Web & SharePoint Portal Services
Here are the direct links:
http://www.workopolis.com/EN/job/10567184
http://www.workopolis.com/EN/job/10560874
http://www.workopolis.com/EN/job/10560892
February 5, 2009
City of Toronto Posts Summer Job Openings Online
The City of Toronto has a selection of summer job openings that can be viewed online at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/hiringnow/index.htm. Other positions can be found at www.toronto.ca/employment.
Hiring Now offers part-time culture and recreation jobs. You can work in a variety of program areas, including aquatics, arts and heritage, camps, community programs, fitness and wellness and sports. It's a great way to earn while getting involved in your community.
The best part is our jobs fit into people's lives. Look no further than a community centre or city-owned museum near you. Our jobs are in your neighbourhood. And whether it's daytime, evening or weekend, any time of year, we offer flexible hours that work with your schedule.
The postings close on February 23, 2009.
Applicants must apply on-line. As you can appreciate, there
will be an overwhelming response to this external posting, but only a
limited number of vacancies due to the number of returning staff from 2008.
When external postings become available at the Toronto District School Board, Trustee James Pasternak will alert the community.
Hiring Now offers part-time culture and recreation jobs. You can work in a variety of program areas, including aquatics, arts and heritage, camps, community programs, fitness and wellness and sports. It's a great way to earn while getting involved in your community.
The best part is our jobs fit into people's lives. Look no further than a community centre or city-owned museum near you. Our jobs are in your neighbourhood. And whether it's daytime, evening or weekend, any time of year, we offer flexible hours that work with your schedule.
The postings close on February 23, 2009.
Applicants must apply on-line. As you can appreciate, there
will be an overwhelming response to this external posting, but only a
limited number of vacancies due to the number of returning staff from 2008.
When external postings become available at the Toronto District School Board, Trustee James Pasternak will alert the community.
Trustees Pasternak and Matlow fight anti-Israel stand and intolerance
As a result of a motion from Toronto District School Board Trustees James Pasternak and Josh Matlow, the Toronto District School Board chair has sent a letter to Sid Ryan, President of CUPE Ontario, expressing strong disapproval about his recent comments regarding censorship of Israeli academic institutions, along with other comments made by Mr. Ryan.
Trustees Matlow and Pasternak thank Board Chair John Campbell, and members of the board, for their support and their principled stand against intolerance.
Here is the text of Chair Campbell's letter:
Dear Mr. Ryan,
The TDSB has been called the leading education system in the world for making students from diverse backgrounds feel welcome in school.
Educators from around the globe consider TDSB to be the benchmark for equity and inclusiveness. It was on this record that TDSB won a prestigious 2008 internationally recognised award for excellence in education (referred to by some as the Nobel Prize for Education).
This honour was based on, in no small part, the efforts of our
educational assistants, caretakers, school office staff, and other support staff. Every day the TDSB staff, who are represented by CUPE 4400, go to great lengths to create supportive school environments for every one of our students.
Balanced and thoughtful debate about world issues is an important
component of helping students to become critical thinkers and
responsible members of a democratic society. As a result, many of our Trustees, including me, were dismayed to read recently (among other remarks) of your call for CUPE Ontario to vote for sanctions by Canadian universities against Israeli academics and universities.
The nature and tone of your remarks are contrary to the spirit with which our staff, your member, support their students. And while your comments were directed at universities and not school boards, they can leave the impression that you think that children (and adults) from some cultures should be less welcome in our schools than others. This is contrary to both TDSB policy and to the daily commitment demonstrated by our staff who are members of CUPE 4400.
Sincerely,
John Campbell
Chair, Toronto District School Board
Trustees Matlow and Pasternak thank Board Chair John Campbell, and members of the board, for their support and their principled stand against intolerance.
Here is the text of Chair Campbell's letter:
Dear Mr. Ryan,
The TDSB has been called the leading education system in the world for making students from diverse backgrounds feel welcome in school.
Educators from around the globe consider TDSB to be the benchmark for equity and inclusiveness. It was on this record that TDSB won a prestigious 2008 internationally recognised award for excellence in education (referred to by some as the Nobel Prize for Education).
This honour was based on, in no small part, the efforts of our
educational assistants, caretakers, school office staff, and other support staff. Every day the TDSB staff, who are represented by CUPE 4400, go to great lengths to create supportive school environments for every one of our students.
Balanced and thoughtful debate about world issues is an important
component of helping students to become critical thinkers and
responsible members of a democratic society. As a result, many of our Trustees, including me, were dismayed to read recently (among other remarks) of your call for CUPE Ontario to vote for sanctions by Canadian universities against Israeli academics and universities.
The nature and tone of your remarks are contrary to the spirit with which our staff, your member, support their students. And while your comments were directed at universities and not school boards, they can leave the impression that you think that children (and adults) from some cultures should be less welcome in our schools than others. This is contrary to both TDSB policy and to the daily commitment demonstrated by our staff who are members of CUPE 4400.
Sincerely,
John Campbell
Chair, Toronto District School Board
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